Electricity and Control January 2020

DRIVES, MOTORS + SWITCHGEAR : PRODUCT NEWS

Fast-track MCC for Vametco Alloys JB Switchgear Solutions proved its mettle once again when asked to manufacture a replacement motor control centre in a very short time. DRA Global engaged JB Switchgear for this urgent job when it was found that the equipment previously supplied did not meet the customer’s requirements. The panel is destined for the Kiln Off Gas project at Mothotlong Brits Vametco mine, which is intended to enhance productivity and reduce emissions at the Kiln Off Gas scrubber system. JB Switchgear reduced the footprint of the previous MCC by using its popular Eagle series back-to-back panel design, which carries comprehensive type-test certification for compliance with

Licensed manufacturing partner for Logstrup JBSwitchgear Solutions also recently announced that it has been awarded official licensed manufacturing partner status for Logstrup’s range of switchgear and controlgear assemblies. The official licence handover was conducted by Mr Morten R Logstrup from Logstrup Denmark, accompanied by Mr Ludi Erasmus of Electro-Modular. Managing Director of JB Switchgear, Johan Basson, commented on this achievement, noting that it further enhances the company’s objective to become a supplier of choice in the marketplace. The Logstrup system features extensivemodularity to cover a wide range of applications, including heavy-duty distribution boards and fully withdrawable motor control centres. Key benefits include the open selection of devices and switchgear from most major brands, as well as comprehensive type test certification for compliance with IEC 61439-1/2 and IEC/TR 61641. As a leading manufacturer of switchgear and controlgear assemblies in SouthAfrica, JBSwitchgear Solutions has supplied equipment to projects around the world. The company is ISO 9001 certified, and a level 3 B-BBEE supplier. It is proudly South African and maintains strong working relationships with major OEMs, project houses and end-users.

IEC 61439 and IEC/TR 61641. The MCC included 36 x DOL starters, 3 x feeders and 16 x variable speed drives. JB Switchgear manufactured the MCC in only four weeks, complete with internal testing. DRA/ Vametco subsequently conducted the official FAT and programming of the VSDs and intelligent starter overload relays. For more information contact Johan Basson at JB Switchgear Solutions. Tel: +27 (0)11 027 5804, email: info@jbswitchgear.co.za

Some sections of the double-sided motor control centre.