Motor Control Center Panel

It's impossible to efficiently manage a group of multiple motors starting, stopping, or changing their load during the same shift when they are started, stopped, or changed scattered around an area using dispersed starters. To provide for the needs of their customers through the manufacture of Motor Control Center Panels, we provide a consistent methodology for keeping all feeders disciplined, traceable, and serviceable from day one of installation. Our design process begins with evaluating the duty cycles, diversity factor, and access for maintenance in the facility vs. just focusing on the motor rating.

Each vertical section is organized so that the power and control wiring can be clearly separated from each other. Draw-out and fixed type feeders are determined based on the plant service strategy. The four types of feeders (Star-delta, DOL, soft starter, and VFD) will all be fitted into the same structure so that the operator can work efficiently when attempting to isolate faults. The busbars will be sized based upon actual future load growth and not just on current load requirement estimates.

Proper ventilation planning and quality contractor and protection coordination will contribute to consistent thermal performance. Sensors, meters and interlocks are in place for fast decision-making during operation with the MCC panel. The spare feeder and modular construction assist when adding new motors in the future.

The MCC Panel must undergo routine testing as well as functional testing with actual operating sequences. This decreases the time to commission the equipment on-site. The final installed MCC panel will support ongoing production activities, rapid service response and secure motor usage in process industries, utilities and large commercial facilities.