When Is Switchgear Required?

Most applications require either low voltage switchgear or medium voltage switchgear. Low voltage switchgear is used across multiple industries such as healthcare, industrial buildings, and water/wastewater to regulate systems up to 1 kilovolt.

What is the necessity of switchgear?

In order to protect the electrical equipment from any possible damage, these switchgear protection devices are required. Switchgear devices provide a way in which power equipment can be de-energized and faults can be cleared.

Where are switchgear used?

In an electric power system, switchgear is composed of electrical disconnect switches, fuses or circuit breakers used to control, protect and isolate electrical equipment. Switchgear is used both to de-energize equipment to allow work to be done and to clear faults downstream.