When an arc flash incident occurs within a piece of switchgear, the ability of the switchgear to contain that arc is paramount in preventing serious injury or damage to surrounding equipment. Switchgear built to the IEC 62217-200 and IEC TR-61641 can provide this reassurance and is something we recommend to our client’s post arc flash study.
Having worked with all types of arc flash relays over the years our team is more than equipped to answer any questions you may have, and to supply, and project manage the successful integration of your new arc flash relays.
Some of the key benefits of arc flash relays
Prevention of serious injury or equipment damage.
As an employer, you have a legal duty (The Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Regulations 2007) to put in place the necessary protective and preventive measures to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, that people in the workplace are not exposed to risks to their safety, health or welfare. Arc flash relays are designed to detect the precursor conditions of an arc flash, such as abnormal current, and swiftly intervene to mitigate the risk. By swiftly isolating the faulted circuit, arc flash relays effectively prevent the escalation of minor faults into catastrophic events, safeguarding both personnel and assets.
Reliability and Business Continuity
Unplanned downtime due to arc flash incidents will cause havoc on operational continuity and productivity, leading to significant financial losses and reputational damage. Arc flash relays ensure operational continuity by swiftly isolating faulted circuits and minimising the duration of power interruptions. By enhancing the reliability of electrical systems, these relays enable you to maintain uninterrupted operations, meet production targets, and uphold customer commitments, thereby safeguarding your competitive edge in the marketplace.
As an independent distributor specialising in electrical safety, our goal is to provide tailored solutions that align seamlessly with your specific requirements and operational environment. Each site has unique challenges, constraints, and objectives which is why we meticulously assess all available products to identify the solution that best suits your needs.
Furthermore, we can also project manage the installation and commissioning of the arc flash relay ensuring site reliability is maintained. Taking on the role of project manager we work with customer-appointed contractors to execute the project deliverables.
If you are interested in upgrading your switchgear please get in touch.
