Electrical Switchboards, from Design to Manufacturing

In an industrial context where the reliability and safety of installations are paramount, industrial switchboards play a vital role in the safe and efficient operation of any technical system. They are responsible for the distribution, control and protection of electrical power, ensuring consistent solutions tailored to the requirements of each installation.

Analysis and Technical Specifications

The development of an electrical switchboard begins with a detailed analysis of the project. This takes into account the equipment to be incorporated, the control and operational requirements, as well as the applicable technical and regulatory specifications. Where necessary, a technical analysis is carried out with a view to optimising the solution, ensuring the best possible outcome for each project.

Electrical Switchboard Engineering and Design

Once the technical specifications have been defined, the engineering phase begins, during which electrical schematics, layouts, and component arrangements are developed. Our technical team oversees the development of these elements, ensuring a clear structure for the electrical panel, efficient wiring organization, and the proper integration of the system’s various components.

Projects are developed using EPLAN software, which enables us to optimize schematic design, automate calculation processes, structure terminal layouts, and plan wiring efficiently, thereby contributing to a precise, organized technical solution that is aligned with project requirements.

Manufacturing and Assembly

Once the design has been approved, the manufacturing phase begins, during which the electrical switchboards is assembled according to the specified schematics.

This phase includes the integration of components, the connection and routing of wiring, and verification of compliance with the design. The quality of the work is critical to ensuring the system’s performance, durability, and reliability.

Testing and Validation of Electrical Switchboards

The testing phase is a critical step in the development of industrial electrical switchboards. Before delivery, all systems undergo rigorous testing to verify proper operation, ensure safety, and validate compliance with technical requirements.

The tests are conducted in accordance with standards such as EN (IEC) 61439, ensuring high standards of quality and reliability. This final validation ensures that the electrical panel is ready to meet the project’s requirements in a real-world setting.

Types of Electrical Switchboards Developed

OCRAMclima® develops various types of industrial electrical panels, tailored to a wide range of applications, including:

• Distribution switchboards – responsible for managing and distributing electrical power to the various circuits in the installation;

• Power and control switchboards – designed to control equipment, incorporating components such as circuit breakers, contactors, and relays;

• Control switchboards – designed for monitoring, automation, and communication with technical systems.

We also develop specific solutions for technical systems, such as ventilation, air conditioning, and smoke extraction, ensuring the proper functioning of these systems.

Experience and Quality

The wide range of solutions developed reflects OCRAMclima®’s ability to meet diverse technical requirements and application contexts. This versatility stems from an approach grounded in technical expertise, tailored to each project, and characterized by meticulous attention to detail at every stage, from design through manufacturing and testing.

With extensive experience and thousands of electrical panels developed and supplied to various markets, OCRAMclima® combines engineering expertise, high-quality workmanship, and technical oversight to ensure consistent solutions tailored to the specific needs of each installation.

Discover our industrial electrical panel solutions and find the perfect solution for your project.