Metal Clad Switchgear Thicker gauge other than 11 gauge 2

[buddy1234]

Do any of you folks know that any manufacturer can make metal clad 13.8kv switchgear with say 8 gauge metal instead of ANSI 37.2 required minimum 11 gauge?

 

[dpc]

I'd guess there are quite a few, if you have enough money. If you get past the thickness that they can punch and bend with their normal tools, it's going to get costly.

A Google search for metal-clad switchgear should turn up a lot of independent "tin-benders" who buy breaker kits from the major breaker manufacturers and build their own gear.

I'd check with maybe PowerCon, Controlled Power, Lakeshore as a start. I'm sure there are many more.

David Castor

http://www.cvoes.com

 

[buddy1234]

Thanks for info! I know Controlled Power and have bought equipment from them before. They have never done it. Some engineer put this in our swichgear specs. I will probably stick with 11 gauge.

 

[rbulsara]

Also check with Russelectric and similar custom switchgear mfrs. With time and money almost anything is possible.

Rafiq Bulsara

http://www.srengineersct.com

 

[racobb]

And then there is ASCO...but it is going to get expensive as you probably already know.

Alan

 

[SWITCHGEARBRAINIAC]

In Chicago there is GE Zenith Controls. They do just about anything.

 

[Zogzog]

We can do that.

 

[Zogzog]

Why would you want to use 8 gauge? It is very hard to work with when building gear.

 

[buddy1234]

Zogzog: We have problems with 11 gauge cubicles twisting and the roll-in breakers don't make contact properly in the receptacles. I could send you some info to give me some ball park estimate.

 

[Zogzog]

Twisting? This gear mounted on a fault line in Cali or something?

 

[buddy1234]

Twisted during the transportation or deforming because the floor may not be leveled. It is floor mounted in a room in Northern VA areas.

 

[Zogzog]

I am sure it is just a matter of some adjustments to your gear, that would be the first thing to look at. Custom gear with 8 gauge steel will cost 2x or 3x what you paid for yours.

 

[asco1]

Typical switchgear is a bolted frame construction. For the most part, a heaver gauge material will not prevent twisting. Gear must be level and square for drawout breakers to opperate properly.
Proper installation is everything. An option is to order switchgear with a seismic rating. Manufacturers typically add gussets & stiffeners to gear to obtain the seismic rating. This will help to assure that squareness is maintained. In the end though...Good Installation.

 

[Bobngavan]

We are an OEM of MV switchgear and can provide 8 ga. construction. We would need plans and specs etc. You can see our capabilities on

http://www.gavangraham.com