Metal clad switchgear factory in Honduras

What is metal-clad switchgear?

A Complete Guide Metal-clad switchgea r is an essential part of modern power systems. It plays a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient distribution of electricity across industrial, commercial, and utility environments. But what exactly is metal-clad switchgear, and why is it widely used in medium and high-voltage applications?

Does metal-clad switchgear need a breaker cell?

Personnel working on metal-clad switchgear still have to use care when working in a breaker cell. This is due to the presence of control power that can come from multiple sources, as well as any main bus connected PT/VT’s. Below are images showing the major parts of metal-clad equipment.

What is a custom manufactured switchgear?

Our custom manufactured switchgear solutions are designed to meet companies’ specific power distribution equipment needs, and we are known as the preferred choice among custom switchgear manufacturers. We offer a wide range of stainless-steel, metal-enclosed, and metal-clad switchgear, as well as switchboards ranging from 208V to 38kV.

What is the difference between metal-enclosed and metal-clad switchgear?

Metal-enclosed switchgear is typically less expensive, has a smaller footprint, and can offer a wide variety of bussing and connections options compared to metal-clad switchgear. Above is a typical outdoor, 15kV switch lineup with an incoming and bus transition section. The main switch energizes the incoming section regardless of its position.