Top 8 Industrial Switchgear Suppliers In The World

Ever since electricity was discovered, industrial switchgears have been in use. There are many mechanisms that help in safeguarding electrical connections at industrial and residential areas. Switchgear is one of the most popular ones due to its various features and functions. A switchgear is nothing but an equipment used to protect and control any type of electrical equipment. The switchgears usually consist of a set of electrical switches or fuses to isolate the electrical circuit, when required. These are mainly used to switch off equipment safely to upgrade them or to work with them or to repair any faults. These industrial switchgears play a vital role during the maintenance of different electrical components in distributing the load uniformly, which helps prevent any form of wide system failure. Moreover, the industrial switchgears are useful vastly in lessening the amount of circuit outrages during repair work or maintenance in power plants. By making easier to discover faults in the system, it can further prevent damage.

Types of Switchgears

Mainly, there are two types of switchgear necessary for various residential, commercial and industrial electrical connections. They are -

• Metal-Enclosed Switchgear - This equipment is usually placed indoors and is used for low and medium voltage applications. They need to be grounded in a proper manner, as they are used indoors.
   
• Metal Clad Switchgear - Generally placed outside the house in industrial and residential electrical connections.

 
Applications of switchgears

It's important to know where these switchgears are generally used.

• Industrial power distribution
• Solar power generation
• Residential power distribution
• Power stations

Switchgears Suppliers

As per research by a market firm, this report lists the leading switchgear suppliers in their recent global low and medium switchgear market report from 2017-2021. This market research report also lists other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period.

1) MOTION CONTROL PRODUCTS LTD

UK-based, Motion Control Products is a leading supplier for integrated motors with electronics, gearboxes, robots, motors and drives (brushless or brushed), motion control products and electric actuators, which are commonly found in automation applications. Some of the different types of switch gear products offered by Motion Control Products include -

• Planetary : RE Series and GNP  
• Strain Wave (Harmonic)
• Hollow shaft helical
• Right Angle Bevel
• Worm wheel

For more info, please check :
https://www.plantautomation-technology.com/suppliers/motion-control-products

2) SIEMENS

One of the largest engineering companies in Europe. Energy, infrastructure, automobile and industry are the major activities of this company. The company stands for engineering excellence, innovation and reliability. Siemens is one of the world's biggest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, and a pioneer in infrastructure and energy solutions, as well as software and automation for industry. Apart from all this, Siemens also provides medical imaging equipment, clinical IT and laboratory diagnostics.

The products that the company manufacturers include :

• Steam turbines
• Remote Monitoring Systems (RMS)
• Switch boards
• High-voltage switchgear  (disconnectors, gas-insulated switchgear, circuit breakers)
• Turbo compressors

For more info, please check :
https://www.plantautomation-technology.com/suppliers/siemens-ag

3) PANASONIC ELECTRIC WORKS EUROPE AG

Components such as switches, solid state relays, and connectors are manufactured and distributed by Panasonic Electric Works Europe. A wide range of solutions for different business areas such as the factory and building automation, automotive industry and electric mobility, environmental management and renewable energies, are developed by the company, in close cooperation with European customers. Additionally, the product portfolio comprises -

• Electromechanical relays
• Servo drives
• Counters
• Laser markets
• Sensors
• Hour meter
• Timers
• Power tools
• Programmable controllers and other consumer products.

For more info, pl check :
https://www.plantautomation-technology.com/suppliers/panasonic-electric-works-europe-ag

4) BONDIOLI-PAVESI S.p.A

The first Italian company in the agricultural machinery sector, Bondioli & Pavesi is an industry leader in the power transmission sector. According to the logic of a large industrial group with various specialized production units, the company is constantly expanding its range of products and services, developing and organizing itself.

The products that the company manufacturers include :

• Electronic control units
• Directional valves
• Rigid coupling
• Geared motors
• Gear pumps
• Special couplers
• Special gear boxes

For more info, please check :
https://www.plantautomation-technology.com/suppliers/bondioli-pavesi-spa

5) ABB

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, ABB  is a multinational corporation , operating mainly in robotics and power and automation technology areas, including infrastructure, utilities, transport and other industries. ABB operates its business through various segments including power products, power systems, low voltage products, process automation, and discrete automation and motion. Some of the products offered by ABB are -

• Air-insulated switchgears
• Gas-insulated switchgears
• Motor control centers
• Railway switchgears
• Wind switchgears

6) GE

GE, a diversified structure, is one among the top financial service corporations in the world. The company's products and services range from power generation, aircraft engines, oil and gas production equipment, business and consumer financing, medical imaging, renewable energy, household appliances to industrial products.

7) MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

Mitsubishi Electric carries out manufacturing, development, and sales of electronic and electrical equipment for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company's products are used in broad areas of applications that include consumer electronics, space development and satellite communications, information processing and communications, transportation, industrial technology, and building equipment. Few of its products include -

• Controllers
• Drive products
• Visualization
• Industrial robots
• Low and medium voltage power distribution products
• Power-monitoring products
• Processing and sewing machines

8) SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Schneider Electric engages in the marketing and manufacture of a wide range of components and equipment that are used for energy management, electricity distribution and automation management. The company operates its business through various segments, including industry, infrastructure, buildings and partner, and IT segments. The products that the company manufacturers include -

• Low-voltage products and systems
• Building automation and control
• Medium voltage distribution and grid automation
• Critical power, cooling and racks
• Residential and small businesses
• Industrial automation and control
• Access to energy
• Solar energy and storage

Owing to the rapid development of the commercial and residential sector, the market for the switchgear companies is dominated by the low voltage switchgear segment and is expected to have the fastest growing CAGR in the next five years. Moreover, most of the renowned companies in the power grid sector are rapidly penetrating low voltage switchgear market, in order to empower their position via acquisition of existing service providers as well as strengthen their customer base.