BCS Switchgear: What We Do
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Our Parts inventory includes electrical components including:
✔ Vacuum Interrupters
✔ Charging motors
✔ Shunt trips
✔ Aux Switches
✔ Potential Transformers/Control Power Transformers
We know when needing a part for an obsolete or current manufacture breaker, you need the right part and you need it now. Most parts can be shipped in the same day from our stock.
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LIFE EXTENSION
When it’s time to upgrade or replace aging equipment, BCS Switchgear Modernization Solutions help you sustain your existing line-up by upgrading active components matching current technologies.
Services we provide:
✔ Reconditioning
✔ Rebuild
✔ Remanufacturing
Modernization solutions maintain your ROI by reducing energy consumption while lessening the environmental impact of discarded equipment. BCS offers switchgear and circuit breaker services for electrical systems dating back to the 1940s. With locations in Texas and Virginia, BCS’s service area spans the entire country.
RETROFITTING
Retrofitting and Reconditioning switchgear extends the life expectancy of current assets up to 30 years, depending on the switchgear’s condition. A benefit of reconditioning is fast turnaround because the service is straightforward with shorter lead times. Just a couple days in some cases.
We do this by adding the following:
✔ Solid state retrofit kits
✔ New Relays to replace older Mechanical type
✔ Retrofitting Modern Insulated cast breakers into your old switchgear
The first step is to contact BCS for a free quote. Our electrical experts can answer questions you have about power equipment and the switchgear industry in general.
Repairs
We use the latest technology to fully load-test and function-test your equipment to ensure you get back a fully repaired and tested unit. We replace common failure components and offer a 12-month in-service warranty.
We Repair:
✔ Molded case
✔ Insulated case
✔ Low Voltage Breakers
✔ Medium Voltage breakers
✔ Switchgear
We stock 1,000’s of parts, so we can have your power equipment repaired and tested unit back to you quickly. Our replacement part inventory includes parts for obsolete gear as well as modern equipment.
Testing
BCS Switchgear, Inc. provides the following tests to make sure your breaker is fully tested to manufacturer, PEARL, NETA and other industry standards.
✔ MAC Vacuum Interrupter Test
✔ Megger
✔ Ductor
✔ High Current Injection
✔ Hight Pot AC/DC
BCS also has its equipment calibrated every year to make sure we are getting solid and accurate readings from our test equipment to make sure you, the customer, get the best of the best.
SWITCHGEAR
BCS provides a wide range of Low Voltage Switchgear, Medium Voltage Switchgear and Replacement parts. We stock leading manufacturers listed below and more.
✔ General Electric
✔ Westinghouse/Cutler Hammer
✔ Allis Chalmers/Siemens
✔ ABB/ITE
✔ Square D
✔ Federal Pacific
Our competitive pricing means you’ll be able to find switchgear and circuit breakers that fit your immediate need.
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FIELD TESTING
BCS Field Services support industries including electrical utility companies, refineries, universities, and manufacturing operations to name a few. We can perform repairs in-house or on-site at your location depending on the situation.
On Site Services:
✔ Low Voltage Breakers
✔ Vacuum Interrupter MAC test
✔ Medium Voltage Breakers
✔ Switchgear
BCS Field Services keep downtime to a minimum for all types of on-site power and distribution equipment including all types of circuit breakers and switchgear. Training and experience of our technicians is our greatest asset.
BUY AND SELL
We buy and sell equipment and at competitive prices. We have been in the power equipment and asset recovery business for 30 years. Our experience allows us to confidently buy large lots resulting from plant closures and auctions. We also buy New and New Surplus often in original factory packaging and unused surplus in small and large lot purchases.
We purchase the following:
✔ Insulated Case Breakers
✔ Vacuum Circuit Breakers
✔ Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear
We will travel to your site and arrange shipping if necessary. We pay finders fees for entire plant liquidations.
