Electrical circuits can only handle a limited amount of electricity. Wiring can become overheated when too much electricity flows through a circuit, potentially causing damage to crucial electrical components or even starting a fire. Switchgears are designed to protect equipment connected to an electrical supply system from the risks of electrical overload.
Switchgear is a term that encompasses a variety of switching devices, all of which share the same purpose: to safeguard, manage, and isolate power systems. Switchgear includes devices like circuit breakers, power system regulation devices, and meters.
Furthermore, switchgear can de-energize equipment, enabling maintenance, fault clearance, and testing procedures. It’s used to safely disconnect electrical equipment for testing, maintenance, and fault rectification. Typical components of switchgear include:
- Fuses
- Switches
- Relays
- Circuit breakers
- Isolators
- Lightning arresters
Switchgear can be classified into three categories: high-voltage systems, medium-voltage systems, and low-voltage systems. The choice of switchgear depends on various factors, including your specific electrical system and equipment requirements.
At Becker Mining USA, we offer high-quality switchgear solutions to safeguard your electrical systems. Please feel free to contact us for more information about our switchgear options or to place an order for your operations.
This post was written by Justin Tidd, Director at Becker Mining Systems! For nearly a half a century, Becker Mining has been at the forefront of industry safety. Becker/SMC is the industry’s leader in increasingly more sophisticated electrical control systems. Most of the major innovations, design features and specialized electrical components have been developed by Becker/SMC.