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IPS Custom Equipment power distribution

IPS Custom Equipment (CE) has 50+ years of experience in power distribution and control equipment. We design, assemble, and test all units in-house, shipping large units in sections for safe delivery.

Our power distribution centers offer a range of options, including:

Pre-wired low- or medium-voltage switchgear
Pre-wired low voltage switchgear
Pre-wired MCCs or VFDs
Fire suppression
Security
100% factory acceptance testing
Insulated and HVAC-controlled
NEC-approved low-voltage electrical systems
Wind load and/or seismic load-rated
Low-voltage lighting and electrical options
Portable or skid-mounted
Stainless steel or aluminum construction

For more information, talk to your local IPS representative or contact us here.

Custom switchgear solutions

CE engineers and manufactures switchgear solutions to specification — low- and medium-voltage, metal-clad, and metal-enclosed switchgear. We design for maximum functionality of circuit breakers, ease of maintenance, and reliable circuit protection.

IPS Custom Equipment-manufactured switchgear meets all applicable ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA standards. Our traditional and arc-resistant switchgear technology offers easy access and maintenance in a space-saving package.

Portable or skid-mounted switchgear is available with:

Stainless steel or aluminum construction
Wind load-rated to 180 MPH
Low-voltage switchgear
- UL 1558
- 480 volt

Medium-voltage switchgear
- 4.76 kV through 38 kV
Metal clad switchgear
- 5 kV through 38 kV
Metal enclosed switchgear
- 5 kV to 38 kV in 40kA and 61kA ratings

Low-voltage switchgear

Our low-voltage, metal-enclosed, draw-out, and fixed breaker switchgear provides superior electrical distribution, protection, and power quality management for entire facilities. We work with the smallest footprint available for low-voltage switchgear.

Prime components include:

ANSI-rated circuit breakers from major OEMs
Standard and arc flash limiting breakers available in several ampere ratings
Family of field-installable and upgradeable trip units
- Available optional communications features
Standard bolted copper bus
Large rear cable compartment area offers maximum room for power cables
Enclosures and buses designed for future equipment expansion
Modular design for easy addition of control accessories
Equipment available in indoor and outdoor NEMA/ANSI configurations
- Up to 600 VAC, 5000 amp main bus, 4000 amp vertical bus, and rated up to 100 kAIC
Switchgear has UL 1558 label and conforms to C37.20.1

For more information or to request a proposal, talk with your local IPS representative or contact us here.

Medium-voltage switchgear

CE provides a medium-voltage ANSI switchgear product line, including breakers and structures from Eaton, Hitachi, Schneider, and Siemens.

Prime components include:

Standard or custom structures meet all requirements
Equipment ratings available
- 5 kV to 38 kV, with up to 200kA interrupt rating
- Complete line of arc-resistant equipment
Compartment concept used with grounded metal barriers to segregate primary functions with no live parts exposed
Standard safety interlocks, closed-door racking and storage, breaker position indicator, and positively actuated safety shutters
All functional units (incoming line, mains, feeders, bus-tie, and auxiliary units) available for flexible system planning
Versatile one- or two-high stacking creates maximum value for application

For more information or to request a proposal, talk with your local IPS representative or contact us here.

Metal clad switchgear

Available in maximum voltage ratings from 4.76 kV through 38 kV, and interrupting ratings up to 200kA
Total design concept of cell, breaker, and auxiliary equipment
- Assembled in combinations for application requirements
Two-high breaker arrangements standard up to 15 kV
- Available one-high breaker arrangement
Rated from 5-38 kV
Designed for indoor and outdoor use
Motorized remote racking devices provided
- Remote insertion or removal of draw-out circuit breakers used in switchgear to help reduce arc flash exposure

Metal enclosed switchgear

Engineered for applications that require low-duty cycle
- Cost-effective alternative to traditional load interrupter switchgear (load break switch or LBS), designed to industry standards for quality and low-price option
Switches available in 5 kV to 38 kV in 40kA and 61kA ratings
Provides overcurrent protection
- Increased system protection and coordination for applications that don’t require metal-clad switchgear, and when a switch or switch and fuse combination are unsuitable
All protective devices and metering conveniently mounted on switchgear structure door
Indoor and outdoor non-walk-in enclosures
For single or multiple circuits, transformer primaries, and mains for medium-voltage switchgear applications
Draw-out vacuum breakers are ideal for high duty cycles and applications requiring a rapid return to service after a load fault

Note: Vacuum switchgear meets or exceeds the following industry standards: ANSI/IEEE C37.20.3, C37.20.4, C37.22, C37.57, C37.58. Custom or matching line metal-clad switchgear designed and tested to IEEE C37.20.2 for medium voltage and IEEE C37.20.1 for low voltage.

To discuss your switchgear requirements, talk with your local IPS representative or contact us here.

CE Motor control centers

Custom Equipment has extensive experience with designing custom motor control centers. We engineer and manufacture this equipment for amusement parks, line production, aggregates, and mining.

We customize to meet your requirements. These may include:

Assembly for grouped control equipment
Motor control and power distribution
Designed for three-phase, 230-volt, and 480-volt applications
Horizontal bus capable of 3200 amps
Vertical bus fully rated up to 1200 amps
Vertical bus barrier options include isolated or insulated bus
Insulated bus includes automatically closing shutter mechanism over open vertical bus connections for increased safety
Bus bracing
65kAIC standard and optional up to 100kAIC
Front-accessible parts and wiring for ease of installation and maintenance
Vertical wire ways separate from motor control center units for safe, convenient access to wiring and conduits without de-energizing equipment
Available depths of 16 inches and 22 inches with front-to-back designs of 22 inches deep
Integral VFDs available in motor control center structure

Military power distribution

IPS Custom Equipment provides military-grade solutions for U.S. armed forces. Our premium power and power distribution control packaging includes 120/240, 120/208, 277/480, and 5 kV (with corresponding 50 Hz voltages).

These systems can include:

Step-down voltage transformation
- 5kV/208-Y with incoming load-brake elbows
Power distribution panels (PDPs)
- 15kW, 25kW, 30kW, 60kW, and 100kW models
PDPs equipped with Class-L MIL-STD connectors
Cable sets
- 60A, 100A, and 200A with Class-L MIL-STD connectors
Generator set package
- 15kW through multi-megawatt reciprocating diesel-driven units
Tailored controls
- Connects multiple paralleled generators to common output bus
- Sound attenuation and mobile configurations
Mobile command and control shelters
- Standard ISO platform configuration and custom sizes for mission requirements
Typical paint finishes
- All FED-STD 595 (Tan and Green Lusterless)
- Chemical agent resistant coatings available upon request
Maintenance kits and support

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Custom switchboards and panelboards

CE builds highly engineered, easy to install switchboards. Our design simplifies wiring and reduces material requirements, for more efficient maintenance.

Our engineers use space-saving design with modular construction and increased systems ratings, for economical, reliable power distribution and protection. We offer metering options for power measurement and power quality.

Electronic trip units ensure improved accuracy and reliable protection. Other features and benefits include:

Convertible main breaker and main lug kits to switch from central lug to main breaker, and vice versa, with no change in enclosure size or additional cabling
Install field-added breakers without utilizing feeder breaker positions or increasing box height
Plug-in construction and removable lugs for faster, easier wiring
Bus-connected surge protective devices and integrated power monitoring require no unique mountings for top and bottom feeds

IPS Custom Equipment switchboard and panelboard configurations are available with:

6000A maximum main bus rating
600 VAC and below
Front or rear accessible with indoor or outdoor enclosures
Microprocessor-based metering
Monitoring and communication devices
Utility metering provisions
Surge protective devices
Ground fault protection
Busway and transformer connections
Up to 100 KAIC standard bus bracing

For more on Custom Equipment power distribution solutions, talk to your local IPS representative or contact us here.

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IPS Custom Equipment power distribution

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Custom switchgear solutions

Low-voltage switchgear

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Medium-voltage switchgear

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Metal clad switchgear

Metal enclosed switchgear

To discuss your switchgear requirements, talk with your local IPS representative or contact us here.

CE Motor control centers

Military power distribution

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Custom switchboards and panelboards

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