Comprehensive Guide to Industrial Switchgear

At AHT Electro, we design, assemble, and manufacture all types of electrical panels tailored to your project requirements. The following classification will assist you in making the right choice.


Categorization by Functional Application

The most important criterion for selecting a panel is its application and function within the system. Below are the most common panels categorized by their specialized function.

Power Control Center (PCC)

Responsible for receiving and distributing main electrical power downstream from the transformer. The backbone of your industrial power distribution.

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Motor Control Center (MCC)

For centralized startup, control, and protection of electric motors in production lines and mechanical rooms. Available in fixed and withdrawable types.

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Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

For precise speed and torque control of AC motors in applications such as pumps, fans, and conveyor belts to optimize energy consumption.

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Soft Starter Panel

For soft starting of motors, reducing inrush current, and preventing mechanical stress in the system.

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Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)

Automatic switching between the main power source and an emergency source (e.g., diesel generator) to ensure continuity of power supply.

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Synchronization Panel

For parallel operation and load-sharing management between two or more power sources (generators or generator-to-grid).

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PLC & Automation Panel

The brain behind automatic control of processes and industrial machinery. Engineered precisely to prevent noise and interference.

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Power Factor Correction (APFC)

For power factor correction, reducing reactive power, and optimizing energy consumption, which leads to lower electricity bills.

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Distribution & Lighting

Responsible for distributing input power to various consumer circuits and controlling lighting systems in industrial and commercial environments.

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Categorization by Voltage Level


LV

Low Voltage (LV)

Voltage up to 1000V AC. The most common type of panel for general use, building utilities, and powering standard industrial machinery. We manufacture various distribution, command, and control panels at the LV level.


MV

Medium Voltage (MV)

Voltage between 1kV and 36kV. For power distribution in main substations of factories and large complexes. Built as Metal-Clad cells for maximum safety.


HV

High Voltage (HV)

Voltage above 36kV. The design and construction of these panels require high expertise and strict adherence to standards, which falls under AHT Electro’s specialized service offerings.

Additional Classifications

By Structure & Design

  • Floor-standing & Wall-mounted: For installation in mechanical rooms or on walls.
  • Withdrawable: Highest level of safety and speed in maintenance and repair.
  • Metal-Clad & Metal-Enclosed: Compartmentalized separation to prevent fault propagation.
  • Console (Piano) & Swing: For easy access and full operator monitoring.

By Enclosure Material

  • Carbon Steel (Electrostatic coating): General and standard applications.
  • Stainless Steel: For food, pharmaceutical industries, and corrosive environments.
  • Polycarbonate & Composite: Lightweight, rust-proof, and suitable for humid environments.
  • Aluminum: Lightweight and corrosion-resistant.

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