Padmount Capacitor Bank

Scott’s line of free-standing air insulated padmount capacitor banks are shipped completely assembled, including capacitors, switches, fuses, PTs, and accessories when ordered. Each unit is designed for three-phase use in voltages of 5kV to 15kV with ratings up to 1,800kVAR for power distribution circuits.

Metal Enclosure Design

GALVANIZED CHANNEL

The metal enclosure is welded to a 3-inch galvanized channel base to reduce flexing and racking during installation.

WELDED THROUGHOUT

The metal enclosure’s galvanized channel base, roof and walls are MIG welded throughout and grounded smooth to make the metal enclosure structure sturdy and water infiltration resistant.

MEDIA BLASTED

Media blasting the metal enclosure removes metal impurities resulting in a rough surface that firmly adheres to the primer and finishing coat.

SEALANT

Once the metal enclosure has been primed, a sealant is applied to the seams to prevent water infiltration.

PRIMER & FINISH COAT

The metal enclosure is coated with 3 millimeters of epoxy primer and 3 millimeters of finishing to reduce the effect of corrosion. The epoxy coat is graffiti-resistant; use an adhesive remover to clean the defacement.

Metal Enclosure Benefits

CUSTOMIZABLE

When standardized metal enclosures do not meet your specifications due to site footprint requirements and limitations, Scott Manufacturing Solutions customizes metal enclosures to meet your specific requirements. Our 3-D modeling allows for ease in the visualization of the product, making customization seamless.

SAFE

Metal enclosures are customized to comply with IEEE, NEMA, ANSI and Western Underground Committee.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Designed to withstand the test of time. The metal enclosure 3-inch galvanized channel base, welded throughout construction and 3 millimeters of primer and finish coat contribute to the metal enclosure longevity. Resulting in a long-term, cost-effective solution that can endure harsh environments.

Standard Features

● 12 gauge cold-rolled steel construction throughout – 13 gauge 304 or 316 stainless is available when requested

● MIG welding throughout, all welds are ground smooth

● Three-inch structural channel base is hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication

● The roof is cross kinked for both strength and drainage

● The metal enclosure are media blasted to promote adhesion of the final coating

● The enclosure has three millimeters of universal epoxy primer and three-millimeters of epoxy siloxane finish

● All seams are sealed before applying the finish coat to prevent water infiltration

● Meets ANSI C57.12.28 and Western Underground Committee 2.13 tamper resistance standards

● All door-to-metal enclosure seams are a double baffle design for extra security

● Doors provided with stainless steel pentabolt padlockable handle with vandal-resistant three-point latching

● Stainless steel door hinges

● Metal enclosure doors have lift-off capability in open position only

● Bold, clear cautionary labels as specified

● Positive door stop locks the door in an open position

● NEMA Grade GPO-3 barriers

● Clear hot-stick removable access barriers

● Hold down cleats

● Louver covers install on each vent to prevent tampering and animal infiltration

Optional Features

● Available as dead front or live front design

● Sensing and monitoring accessories to meet requirements

● 200A bushing wells

● Removable or welded lifting eyes that are 304 or 316 stainless steel

● Vacuum, oil, or zero sequence switches

● Lightning arresters

● Final color to match specifications

● Coastal finish with inorganic zinc-rich primer

● Factory installed leveling device

Substation Capacitor Bank

Scotts’ line of substation capacitor banks is custom configured for your customizable application. The product is shipped completely assembled, including capacitors, switches, PTs, and accessories when ordered. The substation capacitor bank packages offer customers system benefits such as improved power factor, system capacity, power flow, reduced losses, and are cost-effective.

The units are designed for single or three-phase use in voltages of 5kV to 34.5kV with a capacity of 9MVAR

Metal Enclosure Design

GALVANIZED CHANNEL

The metal enclosure is welded to a 4-inch galvanized channel base to reduce flexing and racking during installation.

WELDED THROUGHOUT

The metal enclosure’s galvanized channel base, roof and walls are MIG welded throughout and grounded smooth to make the metal enclosure structure sturdy and water infiltration resistant.

MEDIA BLASTED

Media blasting the metal enclosure removes metal impurities resulting in a rough surface that firmly adheres to the primer and finishing coat.

SEALANT

Once the metal enclosure has been primed, a sealant is applied to the seams to prevent water infiltration.

PRIMER & FINISH COAT

The metal enclosure is coated with 3 millimeters of epoxy primer and 3 millimeters of finishing to reduce the effect of corrosion. The epoxy coat is graffiti-resistant; use an adhesive remover to clean the defacement.

Metal Enclosure Benefits

CUSTOMIZABLE

When standardized metal enclosures do not meet your specifications due to site footprint requirements and limitations, Scott Manufacturing Solutions customizes metal enclosures to meet your specific requirements. Our 3-D modeling allows for ease in the visualization of the product, making customization seamless.

SAFE

Metal enclosures are customized to comply with IEEE, NEMA, ANSI and Western Underground Committee.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Designed to withstand the test of time. The metal enclosure 4-inch galvanized channel base, welded throughout construction and 3 millimeters of primer and finish coat contribute to the metal enclosure longevity. Resulting in a long-term, cost-effective solution that can endure harsh environments.

Standard Features

● 12 gauge cold-rolled steel construction throughout – 13 gauge 304 or 316 stainless is available when requested

● MIG welding throughout, all welds are ground smooth

● Three-inch structural channel base is hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication

● The roof is cross kinked for both strength and drainage

● The metal enclosure is media blasted to promote adhesion of the final coating

● The enclosure has three millimeters of universal epoxy primer and three millimeters of epoxy siloxane finish

● All seams are sealed before applying the finish coat to prevent water infiltration

● Meets ANSI C57.12.28 and Western Underground Committee 2.13 tamper resistance standards

● All door-to-metal enclosure seams are a double baffle design for extra security

● Doors provided with stainless steel pentabolt padlockable handle with vandal-resistant three-point latching

● Positive door stop locks the door in an open position

● Stainless steel door hinges

● Bold, clear cautionary labels as specified

● Exhaust fan

● Louver covers install on each vent to prevent tampering and animal infiltration

● Hold down cleats

● Temper glass viewing windows

● Trapped key interlocks safety system

● Switch locks on an open position

Optional Features

● Available in single and multi-stage substation capacitor banks

● Available in dead front, live front, or OH connections design

● Sensing and monitoring accessories to meet requirements

● Available as underground or overhead primary line configuration

● Customized load-break and grounding disconnects

● 200A load-break bushing wells or 600A deadbreak bushings

● Primary load interrupter switch or circuit breaker 

● Final color to match specifications

● Coastal finish with inorganic zinc rich primer

● Vacuum, oil, or zero sequence switches

● Pre-insertion resistor switching capability

● Zero crossing switching capability

● Neutral unbalance relay

Overhead Capacitor Rack

Scott offers comprehensive capacitor rack solutions that allow users to select features to meet their applications’ needs. Our line of overhead capacitor racks is shipped completely assembled from the factory with all high-voltage wiring, including capacitors, switches, VTs, wildlife protection, and accessories when ordered. The units are designed for single or three-phase use in voltages of 5kV to 34.5kV with a capacity of up to 1,800kVAR.

Standard Features

● Frame: Hot roll steel – hot dipped galvanized – bolted or welded construction

● Capacitor rack frames for 15kV class systems are available with 95kV and 110kV BIL

● Accommodate three, six, or nine single-phase capacitor units

● Capacitor racks accommodate 50, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600KVAR single or double bushing capacitor units in single row assemblies

● Single-phase capacitor units can be connected in grounded-wye, ungrounded-wye, or delta configurations depending on system parameters

● Switch: vacuum or oil

● Wildlife protection

Optional Features

● 6061-T6 Welded aluminum

● Voltage transformer: solid dielectric or oil-filled

● Neutral sensor line post sensor

● Distribution class surge arrester

● Switched or fixed configurations

● Lightning arresters