Network Rail – Falkirk High Power distribution Pillars
10 October 2020
Shaw Automation Ltd was selected as a part of a supply chain to manufacture outdoor power distribution pillars for Network Rail. The units were not all of the specification but this is an example of the units supplied.
Network Rail Projects
- Millerhill Depot
- Polmadie ASP
- Rutherglen ASP
- Broomloan Depot
- Edinburgh IECC
The systems consisted of:-
- GRP Dual compartment enclosure
- Stainless Steel hinges and door handles
- Floor standing
- IP 65
- Colour: RAl 7035 (light grey)
Electrical Specification
- 1 x 400A TP&N Fuseswitch
- 2 x 200A TP&N Fuseswitch
- 2 x 100A TP&N Fuseswitch
- 2 x 8way TP&N distribution boards
- 2 x 12 way TP&N Distribution Boards
- Building Service Lighting and heating
1 x 400A TP&N Busbar chamber 50kA
Switchboard Features
- Floor standing
- Colour : RAL 7035 (light Grey)
- Form 4 type 6
- Busbars rated at 2000A 50kA for 1 sec
- Top and bottom cable entry
Customer Benefits
- One contact point for all LV Distribution requirements
- Fully certified products
- Panel boards fully assembled with MCCBs fitted and tested.
- Distribution Boards assembled with MCBs/RCBOs fitted and fully tested
- Quick easy site installation due to Panel board and Distribution Board pre-assembly.
- Satisfies the requirement of Network Rail
