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G&W Electric Unveils Next-Generation Viper®-ST Recloser at DISTRIBUTECH 2025

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G&W Electric Unveils Next-Generation Viper®-ST Recloser at DISTRIBUTECH 2025
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G&W Electric Unveils Next-Generation Viper®-ST Recloser at DISTRIBUTECH 2025

2025-03-24 22:55 Last Updated At：23:22

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 24, 2025--

G&W Electric, a global leader in power grid solutions, today announced the latest evolution of its Viper ® -ST recloser, featuring expanded voltage and current ratings designed to meet the growing demands of modern electrical distribution systems. Now available with ratings up to 170kV BIL and 1000A continuous current, this next-generation recloser delivers unmatched reliability, flexibility, and automation readiness to help utilities build a smarter, more resilient grid.

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"Utilities today are facing mounting pressure to enhance grid reliability while integrating distributed energy resources," said John Gounaris, Vice President of Global Marketing for G&W Electric. "The Viper-ST recloser is designed to provide the advanced protection and monitoring that utilities need to strengthen their networks, reduce outages, and enable future automation—all in a compact and flexible design."

With its enhanced dead-front module design and integrated mechanical block, the Viper-ST recloser ensures greater safety and ease of installation in pole-mount, substation, and padmount configurations. In addition, its high-performance epoxy encapsulation delivers superior insulation and environmental protection. Key features of the newest Viper-ST model include:

Meet the Viper-ST Recloser at DISTRIBUTECH 2025

The new Viper-ST recloser will debut at DISTRIBUTECH Booth 3403. Attendees can experience firsthand how its expanded ratings and advanced automation capabilities enhance grid resiliency and efficiency. G&W Electric experts will be on-site to discuss how this next-generation solution helps utilities future-proof their distribution networks.

About G&W Electric

Founded in 1905, G&W Electric is a global leader in innovative power grid solutions, offering advanced load and fault interrupting switches, reclosers, sensors, system protection equipment, power grid automation, and transmission and distribution accessories. Headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, U.S.A., with manufacturing and sales support in over 100 countries, G&W Electric helps customers overcome challenges and gain a competitive edge with cutting-edge products and technical services. For more information visit www.gwelectric.com. Follow G&W Electric on Twitter @GW_Electric and LinkedIn.

G&W Electric's latest evolution of its Viper®-ST recloser, featuring expanded voltage and current ratings designed to meet the growing demands of modern electrical distribution systems.

G&W Electric's latest evolution of its Viper®-ST recloser, featuring expanded voltage and current ratings designed to meet the growing demands of modern electrical distribution systems.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacob deGrom went eight innings to win his fourth consecutive start for the Texas Rangers, who got Jake Burger's solo home run off Hunter Brown in a 1-0 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night in an anticipated pitchers' duel that certainly lived up to expectations.

Two-time Cy Young Award winner deGrom (4-1) is having quite a comeback after missing most of the last two seasons following Tommy John surgery. The 36-year-old right-hander struck out seven, two of those to end innings with two runners on base, while walking one and giving up five hits.

Brown (6-2), who is 10 years younger that deGrom, struck out nine without a walk while scattering three hits in his first career complete game. The righty was tied for the major league lead in wins and retired the first 12 batters he faced before Adolis García lined a double to left to start the fifth.

Shawn Armstrong worked around a two-out walk in the ninth for his second save.

Burger went deep leading off the sixth, a 394-foot drive into the Texas bullpen in right-center for his fourth homer of the season.

Rangers right fielder García made a sliding catch of a sinking liner by Mauricio Dubón for the final out of the seventh when Houston had a runner at second base. García had several nice plays, including a sliding catch near the line after running a long way to open the fourth.

Bruce Bochy got his 2,195th career win to break a tie with Sparky Anderson for the sixth-most by an MLB manager. Bochy, who turned 70 last month, is in his 28th season as a manager, his third in Texas.

Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (4-2, 1.78 ERA) goes into Friday night having allowed only two earned runs over 25 innings in his last four starts (3-0). Right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (0-1, 15.75) makes only his third start for Houston since the 2022 World Series.

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Texas Rangers Jake Burger hits a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Texas Rangers Jake Burger hits a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

 Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis García catches a fly out against Houston Astros' Isaac Paredes during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis García catches a fly out against Houston Astros' Isaac Paredes during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

 Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

 Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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