Switchgear Maintenance & Testing

Electrical systems power nearly every other system in a building, and regular maintenance keeps them running efficiently. However, all electrical equipment eventually reaches the end of its useful life, requiring proactive maintenance to last longer. Well-maintained equipment can last up to 35 years, while unmaintained systems often fail after only 17 years.

Meanwhile, supply chain issues have plagued nearly every industry, continuing to disrupt the availability of critical switchgear components. As a result, many manufacturers now quote lead times ranging from weeks to years for essential switchgear components.

Agilix Solutions represents numerous manufacturer partners who can help you prolong your distribution switchgear or identify your potential issues. Our goal is to help you expand the lifespan of your existing switchgear if you are not in a position to fully upgrade at this time.

How We Can Help

In addition to a Switchgear Assessment, Agilix Solutions can connect you with a variety of services from our manufacturer partners designed to help you prevent emergencies and ensure your facility is ready when a failure does occur.

• Thermography Services – Thermography assessments reveal abnormal heat patterns caused by poorly functioning components in switchgear and power distribution systems. Agilix Solutions resources perform thermography assessments with Level 1 certification from the Snell Group’s 34-hour course. The course follows guidelines set by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) SNT-TC-1A (2006). Each has also completed an NFPA70E Electrical Safety and Arc Flash Compliance course.
• Critical Spares Inventory – In a time like this, when all the equipment you’d need to get back up and running is already on backorder, you can’t afford to wait until you need a product to order it. Agilix Solutions can work with you to identify the most at-risk components in your critical power system and ensure you have ample critical spare inventory to minimize downtime and cost in the event of a failure.
• Arc Flash Studies and Mitigation – We work with our partners to facilitate arc flash studies that expose hazards, create a game plan for reducing the risk of arc flash incidents, and help you develop a plan to remain compliant with workplace safety regulations.
• Breaker Retrofitting – The supply chain challenges we’re facing have contributed to breaker retrofits becoming a popular option among customers. Retrofits replace only at-risk switchgear sections, keeping existing conduit and cabling intact.