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Switchgear and Transformers

Switchgear and transformers are essential elements in power supply systems. Smith Services provides a range of services including switchgear maintenance, inspection and testing.

Maintenance programs

Prevent catastrophic failures and unexpected downtime to your power system by allowing Smith Services to design a complete maintenance program, including predictive testing and preventive maintenance. We work with our customers to develop a site-specific maintenance plan, which includes condition monitoring in specified intervals for essential equipment.

  • Low voltage air circuit breakers
  • Medium voltage air and vacuum circuit breakers
  • Low and medium voltage switchgear
  • Low and medium voltage cables
  • Metal-enclosed busways
  • Protective relays
  • Large dry-type transformers
  • Oil-filled transformers

Technician performing final testing of breaker prior to delivery and installation at customer site.

Repair, redesign, rebuild and upgrade

Whether you require on-site help or send repairs to a Smith Services service center, you can rest assured that the most qualified technicians will work to keep downtime to a minimum.

Our Services Include:

  • Primary or secondary current injection testing of low voltage air circuit breakers
  • Repair and overhaul of low and medium voltage circuit breakers
  • Retrofit/upgrade of low voltage air circuit breakers with modern solid state trip units
  • Protective relay and meter testing and calibration
  • Transformer testing
  • Transformer oil sampling and analysis
  • High potential testing
  • Thermographic surveys (IR inspection)
  • Acceptance testing of new installations
  • Power factor testing (transformers, generators, breakers, etc.)
  • Electronic circuit board repair
  • 24-hour emergency service
Schulz Electric, a Timken brand, is one of the largest motor service organizations in the United States.