Safety and Efficiency of medium voltage switchgear

Medium voltage switchgear is vital for safe and efficient electrical power distribution, controlling, protecting, and isolating equipment to prevent faults and minimize downtime. Their advanced features enhance grid resilience, supporting smarter, sustainable energy networks. High-performance switchgear is crucial for maintaining electrical stability and safety amid growing energy demands and complex power systems.

Technological trends in eco-design solutions drive innovations in this field, underscoring their importance in electrical distribution, industrial applications, renewable power plants, and data centers. Our global expertise in Testing, Inspection and Certification of MV Switchgear is worldwide accepted and recognized across international markets and North America (through our Facilities in Chalfont PA, USA)

Main Services Delivered

  • Short Circuit tests
  • Switching tests
  • Internal arc tests
  • Dielectric tests
  • Temperature rise tests
  • Mechanical tests
  • Environmental tests
  • Tightness tests
  • EMC tests
  • Seismic and vibration tests
  • Inspection and Advisory Services
  • Failure Investigation Services
  • Other services on request

All tests are conducted at 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 16-2/3 Hz or other customer requirements.

Products Expertise

  • MV Metal Enclosed Switchgear and Ring Main Units
  • Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker 
  • MV Automatic Circuit Reclosers
  • Medium Voltage Switches (Load Break, Capacitor, Earthing and in combination with current limiting fuses)
  • MC Disconnectors
  • Prefabricated substations
  • MV Contactors and Motor Starters
  • Fault Interrupters
  • Limiting Fuses and Explosion Fuse Cutouts

Selected applicable standards:

  • IEC 62271-100
  • IEC 62271-102
  • IEC 62271-103
  • IEC 62271-105
  • IEC 62271-106
  • IEC 62271-110
  • IEC 62271-111 / IEEE C37.60
  • IEC 62271-200
  • IEC 62271-202
  • IEC 62271-212
  • IEC 62271-214
  • IEC 62271-304
  • IEC 60282-1
  • IEC 60282-2
  • IEEE C37.20.2
  • IEEE C37.20.4
  • IEEE C37.20.6
  • IEEE C37.20.7
  • IEEE C37.20.9
  • IEEE C37.62
  • IEEE C37.63
  • IEEE C37.04, C37.09
  • IEEE C37.41, C37.42
  • IEEE C37.30.1
  • IEEE C37.74

KEMA Labs offers a range of worldwide recognized and accepted deliverables including: 

  • Type Test Certificate of Complete Type Tests
  • Type Test Certificate of Short Circuit Performance
  • Type Test Certificate of Making and Breaking Performance
  • Type Test Certificate of Switching Performance
  • Type Test Certificate of Dielectric Performance
  • Type Test Certificate of Temperature rise Performance
  • Type Test Certificate of Internal Arc Performance
  • Report of Performance or Type Test Report

As founding member of STL (Short Circuit Testing Liaison) test and type test certification programs are conducted according to the relevant standard and the valid version of the STL Guide associated.

Other deliverables include Test Reports, Inspection Reports and Certificate of Conformity. These documents certify the quality and performance of products based on rigorous testing standards and help facilitate global trade by ensuring compliance with international regulations. KEMA Labs is a well-recognized conformity assessment body, accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, and ISO/IEC 17065 standards.