Industrial construction firms prefer Sinova switchgear in their panel work due to the wide variety of low voltage protection and switching devices provided by Sinova switchgear which can be selected based on the capacity of the panel. Sinova switchgear provides MCCB, ACB, load break switch, control switch, energy management system, and fuses. The proper selection of the right device is also determined by the electrical design.
The panel assembler hardly uses only one kind of protective equipment. There are various types of incomers, outgoing feeders, motor circuit, control circuits, and auxiliary load, having distinct current carrying capacity.
That’s when Sinova comes into the picture.
As per the Sinova product description provided by Shree Raj Traders, the breaking capacity and the current carrying capacity of Sinova’s MCCB series ranges from 16A to 630A and 10kA to 55kA respectively, whereas the current carrying capacity and breaking capacity of ACB series range from 800A to 4000A and 55kA respectively. The range allows the contractors to select the protective devices as per the electrical characteristics of the panel rather than making the circuit fit into a particular device type.
For the contractors who assemble the panels for manufacturing units, pharmaceutical factories, chemical plants, and engineering industry in the vicinity of Ahmedabad and Vatva GIDC, this range makes the task easy.
There are different needs with every panel project. For example, a small distribution panel will need MCCB’s and switches, while a large industrial main panel will need ACB’s for large incoming/outgoing currents.
Sinova has solutions to all such applications.
Moulded Case Circuit Breakers are generally installed for feeder and distribution purposes where there is a need to protect the circuit from overloads as well as short-circuit conditions.
The Sinova MCCB series provided by Shree Raj Traders include 16A–630A types, with breaking capacity up to 55kA. Therefore, the contractor could choose the circuit breaker according to rated current and prospective fault conditions rather than the physical size.
Always remember that the ultimate choice should match the short-circuit calculation, voltage and other factors.
Industrial panels sometimes require an Air Circuit Breaker either at the incoming side or at the major feeders.
The Sinova ACBs available from Shree Raj Traders range from 800A – 4000A and breaking capacity is up to 55kA.
It means that such ACBs become relevant for the installation in more powerful power distribution panels, where the MCCB does not have enough current rating.
From the perspective of panel installer, it becomes important during the initial design phase.
A good panel is more than just an enclosure made from metal and housing breakers. All protection devices, busbars, cable connections, controls, metering and internal arrangement need to function together.
That is why experienced contractors do not just base their selection on cost.
Current rating, short circuit breaking rating, number of poles, characteristics of tripping, system voltage and available fault currents all need to be taken into account when making a decision about choosing switchgear. In fact, a breaker that is designed for 630 amps does not have to be chosen for all applications that require 630A without consideration of operational parameters and fault currents.
The Siemens company also underlines the significance of verifying designs for low-voltage switchgear assemblies according to IEC 61439-1/2 for applicable SIVACON systems.
In terms of engineering, this approach to work will help contractors avoid a problem of choosing equipment first and trying to fit it into a panel design after that.
One of the practical advantages of Sinova is having several protection and switching categories available under one product family.
Sinova Product | Typical Panel Application | Key Selection Consideration |
MCCB | Feeder and distribution protection | Rated current and breaking capacity |
ACB | Main incomer and high-current feeders | Current rating, fault level and protection settings |
Load Break Switch | Manual circuit isolation/switching | Switching duty and system requirements |
Control Switches | Equipment and circuit control | Application and control arrangement |
Fuses | Overcurrent protection | Current rating and fault conditions |
Energy Management Systems | Electrical monitoring | Measurement and monitoring requirements |
The city of Ahmedabad has a significant number of industrial plants in places such as Vatva GIDC, Naroda GIDC, and Odhav. The panel contractors serving at these locations face various types of projects, from process machinery and pumps to compressors, utilities and plant distribution.
The electrical environment is quite different for each particular case.
For example, the pharmaceutical plant will need coordinated protection of HVAC, utility and process equipment, while the chemical plant will have continuous motor loads, and more severe implications of electrical disruptions. For the engineering factory, there will be several machine feeders with different starting requirements.
The Sinova switchgear could be applied to these cases when the right parameters for the device are chosen for the particular circuit.
This is a very important point since no switchgear manufacturer can make up for an improperly selected breaker or poor coordination.
Panel manufacturing projects are always time sensitive, meaning that any delay in any component or wrong specifications will affect the entire fabrication, testing process and eventual installation at site.
This is where the supplier becomes part of the project itself, not just an order taking medium.
As Shree Raj Traders, we provide industrial buyers and panel manufacturers in Ahmedabad with Siemens switchgear and related electrical equipment. We have Sinova switchgear, Siemens switchgear and MCBs available for purchase by the contractor to test different needs during the same purchasing process.
One of the testimonials from our customer, Mukesh Dobariya of Hi-Make mentions that the pricing as well as help in choosing the correct switchgear products was competitive. This is the kind of help that could prove valuable in the case of projects which are time sensitive and require very specific components.
Shree Raj Traders is part of the Transpower Group with more than 70 years of industrial experience.
Before placing an order, the contractor should have the panel’s electrical specifications ready. At minimum, the selection should consider:
Do not select a breaker only because its ampere rating matches the load.
For example, two circuits may both operate around 400A, but their prospective short-circuit levels and protection requirements can be completely different. The correct breaker therefore depends on more than the current value printed on the nameplate.
The Sinova product range is most suited for situations where circuit protection and switching and distribution components need to be combined together, rather than simply using a standalone breaker.
A sample industrial project would incorporate MCCBs in outgoing feeders, an ACB in the main incoming feeder and load break switches and fuses as per overcurrent protection specifications. This would again depend on the design of the electrical system.
There is even evidence that Siemens’ product catalog includes the SINOVA range among its line of low voltage protection and switching components, specifically the 3VJ MCCBs and 5TE3 switch disconnectors.
The reason industrial contractors prefer Sinova switchgear for panel works is that the variety of Sinova switchgear products is wide enough to satisfy varying requirements of protection and switching, from 16A MCCB to 4000A ACB. However, the point is that one should choose a switchgear according to his project’s electrical design, rather than price or rated current alone.
If you are looking to source Sinova switchgear for your panel work in Ahmedabad, Vatva GIDC or Gujarat, we at Shree Raj Traders will be happy to help you out. We have a full range of Sinova switchgears available.