Gas Filled High Voltage Relays

Last Updated: April 1, 2025

Description

Gas Filled High Voltage Relays are devices designed to control high voltage circuits by opening and closing electrical contacts within a sealed environment filled with gas. This gas acts as an insulating medium, allowing the relay to handle high voltage levels safely and efficiently.

Working Principle

Gas Filled High Voltage Relays operate by utilizing a gas as the dielectric medium between the contacts. When the relay is activated, an electromagnetic coil generates a magnetic field that moves the contacts, either opening or closing the circuit. The gas inside the relay provides excellent insulation properties, which helps in preventing electrical arcing between the contacts. This makes them particularly useful for applications requiring reliable operation under high voltage conditions.

Applications

Unfortunately, specific applications for Gas Filled High Voltage Relays are not detailed in the provided documents. However, such relays are typically used in environments where high voltage control is necessary, such as in power distribution systems, high voltage testing equipment, and industrial machinery.

Advantages over other High Voltage Relays

The documents do not provide specific advantages of Gas Filled High Voltage Relays over other types. However, generally, gas-filled relays can offer better insulation properties compared to air-filled relays, potentially leading to improved performance in high voltage applications.

Limitations

The documents do not specify particular limitations of Gas Filled High Voltage Relays. However, common limitations might include the potential for gas leakage over time, which could affect performance, and the need for careful handling to maintain the integrity of the gas seal.

Considerations

The documents do not provide specific considerations for Gas Filled High Voltage Relays. Generally, when considering these relays, factors such as initial costs, operating expenses, durability, accuracy, and maintenance costs should be evaluated. Gas-filled relays may have higher initial costs due to their specialized construction, but they could offer long-term savings through reduced maintenance needs and enhanced reliability in high voltage applications.

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G13
from GIGAVAC

2 pole, Double Throw for switching between and/or reversing power sources or loads. Completely sealed for years of failure free operation. SF6 gas filled for high energy in-rush switching. Insulated flying leads make connection easy. Custom lengths available. Not position sensitive allowing mounting... [See More]

  • Isolation Method: Gas Filled Relay
  • DC Voltage: 15000
  • AC Voltage: 15000
  • Isolation Voltage: 17
G15
from GIGAVAC

Excellent for capacitive discharge and safety dump switch applications. Two mounting styles available, flange or through panel with jam nut. Solder or threaded high voltage connections help make installation easy. User interchangeable coils provide for driver versatility. Effectively bounce free... [See More]

  • Isolation Method: Gas Filled Relay
  • DC Voltage: 15000
  • AC Voltage: 15000
  • Isolation Voltage: 15
G17
from GIGAVAC

SF-6 gas filled with tungsten contacts for sinusoidal waveform defibrillators. Flying leads for easy high voltage connection. Double pole, double throw. High power short duty coil for fast predictable operate time. Low cost alternate for use in many existing sinusoidal defibrillators. Refer to... [See More]

  • Isolation Method: Gas Filled Relay
  • DC Voltage: 7500
  • AC Voltage: 7500
  • Isolation Voltage: 17
G28
from GIGAVAC

Normally Closed version of. GIGAVAC SF-6 gas filled G28. Ideal for high in-rush capacitive make applications (contact GIGAVAC for switching spec ’s at different voltages). Tungsten contacts for long life [See More]

  • Isolation Method: Gas Filled Relay
  • DC Voltage: 25000
  • AC Voltage: 25000
  • Isolation Voltage: 28
G38
from GIGAVAC

SF-6 Gas filled version of. GIGAVAC G22. Ideal for high in-rush capacitive make applications (contact GIGAVAC for switching spec ’s at different voltages). Tungsten contacts for long life [See More]

  • Isolation Method: Gas Filled Relay
  • DC Voltage: 25000
  • AC Voltage: 25000
  • Isolation Voltage: 28
G60C
from GIGAVAC

Unglazed ceramic relay offers true customer design flexibility. Excellent for capacitive discharge and safety dump switch applications. Effectively bounce free operation [See More]

  • Isolation Method: Gas Filled Relay
  • DC Voltage: 35000
  • AC Voltage: 35000
  • Isolation Voltage: 35
G61A
from GIGAVAC

Compact design saves precious space while isolating 35kV. Flying leads provide versatile high voltage connections. Excellent for capacitive discharge and safety dump switch applications. Effectively bounce free operation [See More]

  • Isolation Method: Gas Filled Relay
  • DC Voltage: 35000
  • AC Voltage: 35000
  • Isolation Voltage: 35
G61B
from GIGAVAC

Compact design saves precious space while isolating 35kV. Flying leads provide versatile high voltage connections. Excellent for capacitive discharge and safety dump switch applications. Effectively bounce free operation [See More]

  • Isolation Method: Gas Filled Relay
  • DC Voltage: 35000
  • AC Voltage: 35000
  • Isolation Voltage: 35
GH5
from GIGAVAC

Excellent for capacitive discharge and safety dump switch applications. Additional isolation capabilities in many applications (. consult factory) [See More]

  • Isolation Method: Gas Filled Relay
  • DC Voltage: 3500
  • AC Voltage: 3500
  • Isolation Voltage: 3.5
GH6
from GIGAVAC

Excellent for capacitive discharge and safety dump switch applications. Can be modified to accommodate customer specified cables and connectors [See More]

  • Isolation Method: Gas Filled Relay
  • DC Voltage: 8000
  • AC Voltage: 8000
  • Isolation Voltage: 8