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Northern Switchgear Ltd is proud to announce that we now stock Schneider Electric’s Isobar P Range
Northern Switchgear Ltd is proud to announce that we now stock Schneider Electric’s Isobar P Range of Distribution boards, Breakers, RCBOs, AFDDs and accessories! Designed with quality, safety, and performance in mind, the Isobar P Range offers a wide range of options...
2500a Switchboard for 500 bed Hotel | 11-Nov-2022 |
Amongst our busy workshop floor is this Form 4 type 2 Switchboard nearing completion. This U-shaped switchboard for a 500 bedroom hotel in Glasgow consists of a 2500a ACB incomer and busbar system, class 1 surge protection and 70 outgoing ways. Metalwork is...
400A Power Network Substation Switchboard
We recently completed this panel for a power network substation in Wales. This switchboard is constructed to Form 4 Type 5 and consists of two motorized 400A MCCB incomers and automatic changeover controls. @SchneiderUKI #electricalengineering #switchgear If...
2000a Switchboard
This 2000A switchboard is nearing completion. A quick turnaround was required for a customer in the UK. Here are a few images of the board in production, featuring Paul McDonnell working hard to get it ready for dispatch on Monday...
ACB Repair at a hospital in South Wales | 11-Mar-2022 |
We recently attended a Hospital in South Wales where a GE M-PACT mk2 ACB which had failed during an auto changeover left the hospital without power for a short time. We investigated the ACB on a workbench by performing electrical tests to try and simulate the fault....
Form 3B Type 2 Switchboard for a Golf Course | 4-Mar-2022
Form 3B Switchboard for a new clubhouse at a golf course in West London. Consisting of two 800a incomers complete with automatic transfer controls, metering and Class 1 surge protection. A constricted client schedule meant we had to turn this project around less than...
ACB Maintenance at a data centre in UK | 28-Jan-2022 |
During a recent visit to a data centre in the UK, we serviced and tested 35 x Terasaki AT20 ACBs. Our engineers were working on 5 x ACBs per night as part of the necessary maintenance. These services will prolong the usable life of the ACBs and reduce the risk of...
Form 4 Type 6 Switchboard | 14-Jan-2022 |
One of the Switchboards on our packed workshop floor is nearing completion. Form 4 Type 6 Switchboard complete with Class 1 Surge protection, metering and cable terminals for each MCCB. CUBIC-Modulsystem A/S metal framework and busbar connection straps....
Charitable donation in lieu of Christmas gifts | 13-Dec-2021 |
In lieu of Christmas gifts we have made a donation to OGCancerNI. OG Cancer NI is a locally based registered charity, formed specifically to benefit patients and families affected by oesophageal and gastric (stomach) cancer. The medical term for these cancers is...
Form 3 switchboard | 15-Oct-2021 |
Another switchboard nearing completion on our workshop floor. This Form 3 board is destined for Glasgow, where it will distribute power to a high rise apartment block. If you require a bespoke job like this, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Make an...
160A Automatic Changeover Switches | 24-Sep-2021 |
We recently received an order for a number of 160A automatic changeover switches fitted with a single line manual bypass. These panels are complete with mains and generator MCCBs along with terminals for the outgoing cables. #Schnieder CUBIC-Modulsystem A/S...
Multi Voltage Wind Farm Panel | 27-Aug-2021 |
Some images of a Multi Voltage panel for one of our local customers. This panel is destined for a wind farm in South East Asia. Using ABB switchgear and CUBIC-Modulsystem A/S framework we were able to provide a bespoke solution for our customer....