Switchgear and Controlgear

[babyshanks]

Hey guys, I keep hearing these terms being thrown about, but am still unaware of the difference between the two? Can anyone enlighten me? And can I get a couple examples of each? I have searched but have no luck yet, cheers!

 

[ackbarthestar]

Hey guys, I keep hearing these terms being thrown about, but am still unaware of the difference between the two? Can anyone enlighten me? And can I get a couple examples of each? I have searched but have no luck yet, cheers!

Usually terms applied to industrial switches

Switchgear = Switch disconnectors, Fused Switches, Switch Fuses, Isolators

Control Gear = DOL/Star,delta Contactors, Time clock/switches, relays, Overload, Stop Buttons, PLCs,

 

[Knobhead]

That just about sums it up.

 

[GMES]

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