Panel Change Outs
In the high-stakes environment of industrial production, an aging or non-compliant electrical service is a liability your business cannot afford. Whether you are facing pressure from insurance providers to mitigate fire risks or your facility has simply outgrown its original footprint, we specialize in high-capacity panel change-outs and service entrance upgrades.
Insurance & Risk Mitigation
Modern insurance carriers increasingly flag Zinsco, Federal Pacific, or aging open-bus panels as high-risk assets. We help you stay insurable and compliant by replacing obsolete hardware with modern, arc-flash resistant switchgear that meets current safety codes.
Engineered Scalability
Growth shouldn’t be throttled by your electrical overhead. We analyze your current load and projected expansion to design service upgrades—from 400A to 4000A—ensuring you have the “headroom” to add new CNC machines, robotic cells, or heavy presses without compromising the system.
Regulatory & Utility Liaison
A panel swap in an industrial setting requires precise coordination. We manage the entire administrative lifecycle, from submitting engineered drawings to the Building Department to coordinating the “disconnect/reconnect” with the local utility provider to minimize your facility’s downtime.
Power Quality & Harmonics
Old panels often suffer from poor connections and “dirty power” that can fry sensitive PLC cards and VFDs. Our change-outs focus on providing clean, balanced power, incorporating Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) and advanced grounding to protect your digital infrastructure from the “drags” of an unstable grid.
Minimal Impact Strategy
We understand that without power, there is no production. We utilize temporary power solutions and phased cut-overs to ensure that your critical operations remain active while we transition your facility to its new, high-efficiency electrical backbone.
Panel Change Outs
To provide a comprehensive safety profile for your new installation, we integrate advanced diagnostics and labeling that protect both your personnel and your bottom line.
Infrared Thermal Imaging Diagnostics
We utilize high-resolution FLIR thermal imaging to identify “hot spots” caused by loose terminations, imbalanced loads, or failing internal components. This predictive maintenance approach allows us to document the exact failure points of your legacy system and ensures your new panel is commissioned with perfect thermal performance.
Certified Arc Flash Studies
A panel change-out is the ideal time to perform a formal Arc Flash Hazard Analysis. Our engineers calculate the potential incident energy at each point in your system to determine the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) levels for your staff, ensuring your facility is in full compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements.
Compliant Safety Labeling
We don’t consider a job finished until every piece of gear is clearly marked. We provide and install ANSI-compliant safety labels that include boundary distances, voltage ratings, and shock hazards. This clear communication is vital for the safety of onsite electricians and significantly reduces your liability during safety audits.
Harmonic Analysis & Mitigation
Modern industrial loads often introduce electrical noise. During the upgrade, we test for Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and can install Harmonic Filters if needed. This prevents the “phantom” equipment failures often associated with aging, unshielded electrical distribution.
As-Built Documentation
Upon completion, you receive a full set of as-built drawings and digital schematics. Having an accurate map of your new electrical infrastructure is essential for future troubleshooting and ensures that any subsequent modifications can be made safely and efficiently.