Industrial Electrical Switchgear
UL-certified, high-performance switchgear energy solutions
When you need energy control switchgear for your electrical distribution system, we’ll be there to help with robust equipment, fast delivery, and rapid implementation.
Electrical switchgear is key for any power system, offering protection, isolation, and control. With the right switchgear in place, you can take control of your operations, eliminate unexpected downtime, and maximize plant performance.
Working closely with you, we’ll recommend the right UL-certified switchgear solutions for your electrical distribution system.
With low-voltage switchgear ranging from 100 - 4,000 amps and 208 - 600 V and medium-voltage switchgear ranging from 600 - 1,200 amps and 5 - 38 kV, we'll rapidly match you with the perfect solution. Then we will use our specialist knowledge and deep industry expertise to make sure your implementation is a success and delivers your desired results.
By implementing our switchgear as part of an electrical distribution solution, you’ll be able to:
- Eliminate unexpected downtime and give your site access to reliable power by connecting your switchgear to grid power
- Reduce your carbon footprint by using switchgear to reduce generator use
- Maximize plant performance
- Reduce total energy costs by cutting or eliminating fuel costs
Robust, rapidly implemented switchgear to suit your application needs and business goals
- Support maintenance while keeping essential processes running by using temporary switchgear while your permanent switchgear is being replaced or undergoing maintenance.
- Access bridging power during construction or commissioning, using temporary switchgear to connect your site to a generator or the grid until permanent house power is available.
- Maintain continuous access to energy during utility outages or upgrades by using our energy control switchgear as part of a wider energy plan. We’ve supported customers through everything from natural disasters like floods that disrupt off-grid power, to planned utility outages. Whether you need to connect to the grid or a temporary generator, we’ll provide you with a rightsized turnkey solution that gives you access to energy for as long as you need it.
Aggreko’s difference: Robust, easily implemented switchgear products and expert support
Extensive fleet
The largest fleet of electrical distribution equipment in the US and Canada, including I-Line electrical panels.
Engineering expertise
A proven record of success, delivered by an expert team of in-house electrical engineers who understand your industry.
Flexible rental
Rent your UL-certified electrical panels for as long as you need them, without relying on CAPEX.
Fast, easy installation
All equipment is mobile, skid mounted and includes fork pockets, wheels, lifts, and eyes for easy installation.
Tried, tested, and trusted
We run our own series of intensive tests for equipment performance and safety – both in our depots and out in the field.
Innovative equipment
A fleet of efficient, effective equipment – including a range of electrical panels ranging from 225- to 6,000-amp units.
The widest choice
We don’t just deliver equipment. We’ll find the best solution to your challenges – and put that plan into action.
A trusted leader
Our expertise and decades of experience make us one of the industry leaders in electrical distribution.
FAQs about Aggreko’s switchgear rentals
Switchgear is essential for controlling the flow of power on your site and protecting your equipment from being damaged by a sudden electrical fault.
Switchgear is made up of a number of different components, including fuses, switches, and circuit breakers.
Circuit breakers are one of the most common components of switchgear, interrupting the flow of power in the event of an electrical fault and preventing the fault from damaging the rest of your equipment. But switchgear also includes several other components, including switches, relays, capacitors, and fuses.
Switchgear can be divided into three types: fused, manual, and automatic.
Manual switchgear controls, protects, and isolates your electrical equipment, carefully managing the flow of power in the event of an electrical fault in order to protect the rest of your equipment from being damaged.
Automatic switchgear – also called an “automatic transfer switch” or ATS – works alongside manual switchgear. If the power goes down, an ATS automatically starts up a generator, ensuring that your site has access to uninterrupted energy.
Fused switchgear – also called a “fused disconnect switch” – is made up of a fuse and a switch. The switch allows you to manually turn off your power. In the event of an electrical fault, the fuse will burn out and automatically shut down your energy circuit.
Standard switchgear serves three main functions: It protects your people and the rest of your equipment from being harmed or damaged if an electrical fault occurs. It isolates your equipment from your energy source (either a generator or the grid). Finally, it controls the flow of energy through your site, reducing or increasing the amount of energy that reaches your machines to maximize safety and efficiency.
Our switchgear is UL-approved – meaning that it has been tested and certified by Underwriters Laboratories. This means that you can easily implement our solutions without requiring approval from a governing body to comply with National Electrical Code® (NEC®) Section 90.7 “Examination of Equipment for Safety.”
This makes implementing our temporary switchgear faster, more cost-effective, and more efficient.
We provide a wide range of switchgear for industrial applications, with solutions that can support everything from the smallest projects to large-scale industrial control rooms. Our low-voltage (ATS) switchgear ranges from 208 V to 600 V, and our medium-voltage (fused) switchgear ranges from 5 kV to 38 kV.