Best-in-Class Switchgear Services
Protect Your Switchgear
Electrical systems are the backbone of all facilities. It's imperative to keep them running efficiently while minimizing downtime. Prime Power's comprehensive switchgear services help maximize equipment lifespan and mitigate interruptions.
In addition to custom modernization and retrofits, our expert team of certified technicians maintain, repair, test, and install all switchgear systems — regardless of brand or type.
Benefits of Switchgear Maintenance
Regular switchgear maintenance is crucial for ensuring the
reliability and longevity of your emergency power system. Proper maintenance not
only enhances safety but also significantly reduces long-term operational
costs.
Increase Reliability
Regular switchgear maintenance ensures the proper functioning and longevity of switchgear components, such as circuit breakers, relays, and switches.
Reduce Downtime
Periodic switchgear testing helps identify potential issues and ensures that your system is operating according to specifications.
Extend Equipment Lifetime
In case of malfunctions or damage, we diagnose and repair the affected components to restore the system to its optimal state.
Expert Installation
Our skilled technicians handle switchgear installation, ensuring proper integration and guaranteeing optimal performance.
Enhance Safety
Regular maintenance helps prevent hazards and maintains a safe working environment.
Retrofit Services
We upgrade older systems with modern components to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety in adherence to circular economy methods.
Cost Savings
Proactive maintenance can identify potential issues before a failure occurs, avoiding expensive repairs, replacements, and lost productivity, and ultimately saving money in the long run.
Switchgear Services for Complete Power Protection
Proper switchgear services and upgrades are essential for maintaining a safe, reliable, and efficient electrical power distribution, minimizing downtime, preventing costly failures or accidents, and applying circular economy methodologies.
Switchgear Testing and Maintenance
- Test utility voltage, current, Load kW, and power factor
- Inspect for moisture, seal conduits and cracks, recommend replacements for insulation
- Check mechanical devices for missing, malfunctioning, or broken parts
- Monitor electrical joints, terminals, and equipment
- Advise on damaged device replacement
- Conduct infrared scanning
- Test switches and operators
- Verify electrical and mechanical safety interlock mechanisms and controls
- Confirm LED and incandescent alarm indicator lamps are functional; replace any burned-out LED indicators
- Examine circuit breaker cells for signs of arc spatter, sooty deposits, oil, or tracking
- Clean, dust, and lubricate switchboards
- Reset and record utility and generator protective relay devices
- Perform operational standby generator test
- Report work performed and recommend corrective maintenance
Switchgear Repair and Retrofits
- Circuit breaker replacements
- Relay upgrades
- Addition of arc-flash mitigation systems
- Installation of remote monitoring capabilities
- Integration of power management systems
- Detailed system assessment
- Custom retrofit design
- Thorough testing and validation
- Comprehensive staff training on new features
Customized Switchgear Solutions
- New switchgear assembly and installation
- Integration of advanced protection and control systems
- Compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Factory and site acceptance testing
- Comprehensive needs assessment
- Conceptual design and 3D modeling
- Detailed engineering and documentation
- Quality-controlled manufacturing
- Expert installation and commissioning
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When Should I Schedule Switchgear Services?
It is crucial to work with expert emergency power supply technicians who can develop a maintenance plan tailored to your facility's specific needs and equipment.
The frequency of switchgear testing and services depends on various factors, such as the type of switchgear, its age, the environment it operates in, and the manufacturer's recommendations. Here are some general guidelines for switchgear maintenance.
