Description

LBS Panel: High-Performance Load Break and Isolation Solution

Ensure unparalleled operational safety, system reliability, and efficient power management with our advanced LBS Panels.

Overview

The LBS (Load Break Switch) Panel is a crucial component in modern electrical distribution networks, designed to safely make and break current under normal operating conditions and provide a visible means of isolation for medium voltage circuits. Our LBS Panels are engineered for robustness, safety, and longevity, making them an indispensable asset for critical industrial, commercial, and utility applications where reliable power management and personnel safety are paramount.

Key Features & Benefits

Safe & Reliable Switching

• Load Breaking Capability:
  • Feature: Engineered to safely interrupt and establish current flow under full load conditions.
  • Benefit: Allows for routine maintenance, fault isolation, and operational changes without causing system disturbances, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
• Visible Isolation:
  • Feature: Provides a clear, unambiguous visible open-gap position when in the 'OFF' state.
  • Benefit: Guarantees complete circuit isolation, drastically enhancing personnel safety during inspection, maintenance, and repair work.
• High Short-Circuit Withstand Capability:
  • Feature: Designed to withstand specified short-circuit currents for a short duration.
  • Benefit: Ensures structural integrity and system stability during fault conditions, preventing catastrophic failures and protecting downstream equipment.

Enhanced Safety & Protection

• Integrated Protection (Optional):
  • Feature: Seamless integration with High Rupturing Capacity (HRC) fuses or circuit breakers.
  • Benefit: Provides comprehensive short-circuit and overload protection, safeguarding valuable assets and preventing widespread outages.
• Advanced Safety Interlocks:
  • Feature: Incorporates robust mechanical and/or electrical interlocking mechanisms (e.g., door interlocks, earthing switch interlocks).
  • Benefit: Prevents unsafe operations, such as opening the panel under load or operating the earthing switch while the main circuit is live, drastically enhancing personnel safety.
• Arc Containment Design:
  • Feature: Internal design considerations to contain and manage potential electrical arcs.
  • Benefit: Protects operators and surrounding equipment from the dangers of arc flash incidents, contributing to a safer working environment.

Robust Construction & Durability

• Premium Enclosure Materials:
  • Feature: Fabricated from high-grade materials such as mild steel with durable powder coating, or stainless steel options.
  • Benefit: Ensures exceptional corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and protection against environmental factors (dust, moisture), guaranteeing a long operational life even in harsh conditions.
• IP-Rated Enclosures:
  • Feature: Available with various Ingress Protection (IP) ratings (e.g., IP54, IP65).
  • Benefit: Provides superior protection against dust and water ingress, ensuring reliable operation in diverse indoor and outdoor environments.
• Long Mechanical & Electrical Life:
  • Feature: Components are selected for high operational cycles and minimal wear.
  • Benefit: Reduces the need for frequent maintenance and replacement, leading to lower total cost of ownership and consistent performance.

User-Friendly Operation & Maintenance

• Ergonomic Operation:
  • Feature: Equipped with a user-friendly operating handle, clear position indicators, and intuitive controls.
  • Benefit: Simplifies routine operations, reduces operator fatigue, and minimizes the risk of operational errors.
• Easy Accessibility:
  • Feature: Designed for straightforward access to internal components for inspection and maintenance.
  • Benefit: Facilitates quicker troubleshooting and servicing, reducing maintenance costs and improving system uptime.
• Optional Motorized Operation:
  • Feature: Available with motor operating mechanisms for remote control and automation.
  • Benefit: Enhances operational efficiency, enables integration into SCADA systems, and improves response times in critical scenarios.

Design Flexibility & Compliance

• Modular & Expandable Design:
  • Feature: Flexible design allowing for easy integration into existing switchgear lineups and future expansion.
  • Benefit: Offers scalability and adaptability, protecting your investment as your power distribution needs evolve.
• International Standards Compliance:
  • Feature: Manufactured and rigorously tested according to leading international standards (e.g., IEC 62271-102 for AC Disconnectors and Earthing Switches, IEC 60694).
  • Benefit: Guarantees a high level of performance, safety, and regulatory acceptance, ensuring peace of mind and broad market applicability.

Technical Specifications (Typical Ranges)

• Rated Voltage: 11 kV, 22 kV, 33 kV (Medium Voltage)
• Rated Current: 400 A, 630 A, 1250 A
• Rated Short-Time Withstand Current (Ik): 16 kA, 20 kA, 25 kA (for 1s or 3s)
• Rated Peak Withstand Current (Ip): 40 kA, 50 kA, 63 kA
• Operating Mechanism: Manual (quick make/quick break), Optional Motorized
• Insulation Type: Air Insulated
• Enclosure Material: Mild Steel (Powder Coated), Stainless Steel (SS304, SS316)
• Ingress Protection (IP) Rating: IP54, IP65 (depending on application)
• Standards: IEC 62271-102, IEC 60694, relevant local standards.
• Auxiliary Contacts: Available for status indication and control.
• Dimensions: Customizable based on specific requirements and configuration.

Applications

Our LBS Panels are ideally suited for a wide range of applications requiring reliable load switching and isolation in medium voltage power distribution:

• Industrial Facilities: Manufacturing plants, mining operations, chemical processing, heavy industries.
• Commercial & Institutional Buildings: Hospitals, data centers, high-rise buildings, universities, shopping malls.
• Power Generation & Distribution: Substations, feeder pillars, ring main units (RMUs), distributed generation sites.
• Renewable Energy: Solar farms, wind power plants.
• Infrastructure Projects: Water treatment plants, transportation networks, ports, airports.
• Oil & Gas: Refineries, offshore platforms, pipeline facilities.

Why Choose Our LBS Panels?

• Uncompromised Safety: Designed with multiple layers of protection to ensure operator and equipment safety.
• Superior Reliability: Built with high-quality components and robust construction for long-term, trouble-free operation.
• Customization Expertise: We offer tailored solutions to meet your specific voltage, current, protection, and environmental requirements.
• Compliance & Certification: Adherence to international standards guarantees quality and regulatory acceptance.
• Dedicated Support: Comprehensive pre-sales consultation and post-sales technical assistance.

Customization Options

We understand that every project has unique requirements. Our LBS Panels can be customized with various options, including:

• Specific voltage and current ratings.
• Integration with different types of HRC fuses.
• Motorized operating mechanisms for remote control.
• Different enclosure materials and IP ratings for harsh environments.
• Advanced interlocking systems.
• Metering, relays, and SCADA integration.
• Specific paint finishes and internal layouts.

Contact Us

For a detailed consultation, customized quotation, or to learn more about how our LBS Panels can enhance the safety and efficiency of your electrical infrastructure, please contact our sales team today.

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