One of the our more common customer requests is for replacement cell cradles for AKD 5, commonly called AK-2A switchgear. This switchgear marked an advancement in the General Electric AK product line because it allowed for a "closed door draw out" design. This design helps to protect the operator from flashes because the breaker is withdrawn from the primary stabs with the door closed, giving the operator a degree of protection.

The original design was called the "lanyard" design and it used a system of cables that when pulled ratcheted the breaker into the disconnect position. This system was later replaced with the more reliable "jackscrew" design and it was used up through the end of the AKD 5 life cycle.

Today, we receive requests for both lanyard replacements as well as jackscrew replacements due to normal aging. All of our replacements are given our "Class One" rebuild workscope. which includes disassembly to the component level, removal of factory finishes to the base metal, fresh zinc plating and paint along with new bushings, bearings and labels.

The result is a fresh, like-new product that returns the moving parts of the customers switchgear to be as safe and reliable as it was when it was produced by the factory.

Please give us a call, send us an email or fax and we'll be happy to walk you through the process and supply a quote that will upgrade your existing gear, save you downtime and not break the bank.