SWITCHGEAR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Avoid dangerous situations and extend the operating lifetime of your power distribution equipment, including switchgear and circuit breakers, with on-site and in-shop maintenance and testing.

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COMPREHENSIVE TESTING AND MAINTENANCE FOR SWITCHGEAR & CIRCUIT BREAKERS

All testing is performed to NETA standards and aligns with current safety standards and regulations to ensure compliance and reliability. Proper switchgear maintenance and repair help prevent costly failures and reduce unplanned downtime.

NETA Compliant Testing

Retrofits and Breaker Reconditioning and Upgrades

SWITCHGEAR CAPABILITIES

Switchgear maintenance and repair are critical for distributing power safely throughout an industrial facility. Our services include testing and maintenance of all major components within a switchgear lineup, including relays, current transformers, and circuit breakers.

  • Acceptance testing
  • Insulation resistance tests
  • HiPot testing
  • Mechanical operating tests
  • Primary and secondary injection testing

Types of Power Distribution Equipment We Test

Low and medium-voltage circuit breakers

Transformers

Relays

Transfer Switches

Medium-voltage cables

Circuit Breaker Testing and Maintenance

Regular testing and maintenance of circuit breakers prevent faults, reduce failure risks, and ensure power systems operate as designed.

  • Clean and service: Cleans insulating components and removes contaminants that affect performance
  • Trip testing in accordance with manufacturer standards
  • Breaker reconditioning: Extends the life of existing circuit breakers through disassembly, cleaning, and component replacement
  • Breaker trip unit conversions: Upgrades older breakers to modern, more reliable trip technology

Other Repair & Rebuild Services

  • Electric Motors: Our EASA-accredited shops perform rewinding and rebuild services on low- and medium-voltage AC and DC electric motors from fractional HP to upwards of 10,000 HP.
  • Railroad Equipment: Traction motors, main and auxiliary generators, fans, and other rotating equipment.
  • Hoists & Cranes: We offer OSHA inspections, repairs, and installation for rigging equipment.

EMERGENCY REPAIR & 24/7 SUPPORT

Unplanned power system failures can disrupt operations and create safety hazards. Our team is available 24/7 to respond to urgent repair needs and restore service as quickly as possible.

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MAXIMIZE SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT LIFE

Partner with Independent Electric for expert switchgear maintenance and repair.

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