How can you make your switchgear survive longer than usual
Switchgears are intrinsically used to control power supply, including connecting, operating, protecting, or even disconnecting the electrical supply, thus ensuring 100% safety. Fybros brings to you an advanced range of the switchgear – MCBs, rewireable switchgear, changeover switches, and a variety of aesthetically designed distribution boards.
They perform many vital set of functions in the industrial arena. The primary functioning of switchgear involves protection, isolation, and control. In addition, it is actively engaged in the prevention of short-circuits. Henceforth, they are usually coupled with circuit breakers and fuses.
Depending on prevailing conditions, it can either complete or
break the electric supply. In case of an emergency, the switchgear comes handy
to curb the electric supply.
In the current unprecedented times, where budget optimization and system up-time are the top-most priority, product shelf-life comes to play. Maintaining the product well and following essential strategic tips, extending the life of the switchgear becomes easy.
Here are the top tips to extend the life of your switchgear.
1. Spot the loose bus connection by thermal
imaging
As an old saying "A stitch in time saves nine." To
ensure your electronics and equipment are functioning to their best, it is
essential to spot the faults early on and get them repaired. This can be done
perfectly through thermal imaging regularly to avoid complete system outage.
2. Follow the maintenance
guidelines properly
Inspecting, Tightening, Cleaning, and Exercising the switchgear
is necessary from time to time. Based on the functional environment, the
frequency of these activities might change. Lubricating the switchgear is also
required to ensure no equipment degradation and smooth functioning.
3. Annual Maintenance
Contract
Each product has a specific individual shelf-life. This useful
life is most significant at the beginning of the operation and decreases over
time due to many reasons such as operational issues, power fluctuations, &
unfavorable environmental conditions.
4. Keep a Track.
Monitoring your switchgear regularly is imperative to ensure any
break-down, wear and tear, or insulation degradation is detected well
beforehand and corrective measures are taken. In addition, ensure that you
follow all the maintenance instructions shared to you by the service/product
provider. Finally, keep track of the data to monitor the performance of your
switchgear.
5. Stay Up-to-date
It is a cost-effective and low-maintenance technique. Moreover,
rather than purchasing the complete new set, upgrading the already existing set
is not only budget-friendly but a sure shot life-extending hack.
The Fybros switchgears are designed strictly under customer's
requirements. By complying with the proper Certifications and Safety
Regulations, the company ensures that all the safety and health and regulations
are followed. Fybros is well-known for its certified quality products. The
products are designed with such perfection and style that
they will add to the elegance of your commercial or residential spaces.