What is Switch gear?
The main function is to provide-
- Electrical Protection
- Electrical Isolation of installations, circuits and equipment
- Local or remote switching
Switchgear systems are connected to the electric supply system, de-energies equipment for maintenance, and defect testing. In fact without switchgear in place, whenever there is a short circuit or failure on the power system, a heavy current runs through the electrical equipment, damaging the equipment and disrupting the end user.
LV Switchgear
Low voltage switch gear is rated up to 1KV and consists of low voltage switches, earth leakage circuit breakers, HRC fuses, electrical isolators, Air circuit breakers (ACB), Molded case circuit breakers (MCCB) and miniature circuit breakers (MCB).
LV Switchgear Offers Electrical Protection
A key function of low voltage switch gear is to provide electrical protection against thermal and mechanical stresses of short circuit currents. This is crucial in limiting the dangerous consequences of excessive currents and separating the defective current from the rest of the installation.
Local and Remote Control Utilizing a Low Voltage Switch gear
Operators can energize or de-energize a part of an electrical system or even an individual piece of equipment. It also allows for an emergency stop when a live circuit has become dangerous.
Maintenance Services for Low Voltage Switch gear
Most importantly, contact our team for further information, or to speak to us about ongoing maintenance services.
Examples of Switchgear
Switchgear is a combination of fuses, electrical disconnect switches and breakers, which isolate, protect and control electrical equipment. Examples of switchgear include:
- Fuses
- Switches
- Relays
- Isolators
- Circuit breakers
- Contactors
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