CAMCO Delivers a Fast-Track Solution to Keep Facility Expansion on Schedule
Switchgear Provides a Reliable, Custom Electrical Solution
A client approached CAMCO with an urgent challenge: they needed to increase electrical capacity to power three large air compressors as part of a facility upgrade. But their original plan hit a major roadblock—switchgear manufacturers were quoting lead times of 14 to 18 months. This delay threatened to derail their entire project and significantly impact their operations.
At CAMCO,
we feel your rush, and we delivered. Understanding the urgency, we worked with them to design a custom plan that didn’t rely on long-lead-time equipment. The project required a 12.47 kV incoming feed, a 3000-amp 480V main circuit breaker, four 1600-amp feeder breakers, and a high-voltage disconnect switch—all housed in NEMA 3R outdoor walk-in enclosures. The equipment had to integrate modern relay protection and solid-state trip devices, maintaining high standards of reliability and safety.
Instead of waiting on new equipment, we took a different approach. By using the client’s existing transformer and incorporating refurbished components, CAMCO crafted a solution that would meet their needs much faster. We sourced refurbished ITE switchgear enclosures with K3000 and K1600 circuit breakers, along with a Westinghouse high-voltage switch, all housed in custom-fabricated NEMA 3R enclosures. To tie everything together, we designed and fabricated custom copper bus work.
Thanks to this strategy, CAMCO was able to deliver the complete assembly in just eight months—50% faster than the alternatives they had originally considered.
The outcome was a game-changer for the client. With the new electrical system in place months ahead of schedule, their facility upgrade stayed on track, and they avoided the financial impact of extended delays. The client was impressed not only by the speed but also by the quality and reliability of the solution.
CAMCO’s ability to think creatively and move quickly made all the difference, providing a solution that met the client’s needs while exceeding their expectations. In the end, they received a high-performance system in half the time it would have taken elsewhere, underscoring CAMCO’s commitment to solving challenges efficiently and effectively.
Project Highlights
- Electrical Capacity Upgrade: CAMCO increased the client’s electrical capacity by designing a custom solution that bypassed long lead times for new switchgear equipment.
- Custom Engineering & Design: Developed a tailored system using refurbished ATI switchgear components, including ITE enclosures and Westinghouse high-voltage switches, combined with modern relay protection.
- System Integration: Managed the integration of a 12.47 kV incoming feed, 3000-amp main circuit breaker, four 1600-amp feeder breakers, and custom NEMA 3R outdoor enclosures.
- Quick Turnaround: Delivered a reliable, high-performance electrical system that met the client’s needs and kept their project on track without sacrificing safety or quality.
