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News Release from: Rittal | Subject: TS 8 MCC
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 December 2005
Votec choose Rittal MCC units
Votec, a system integrator providing individual, reliable solutions to problems of industrial control, used the new TS 8 MCC system in the control of an effluent process within the food sector
Votec, based in Basildon, a system integrator with an enviable reputation for providing individual, reliable solutions to problems of Industrial Control, offer complete packages for water conditioning, wastewater recovery and effluent processing Their engineering and workshop capabilities are coupled with full test instrumentation, which enables them to undertake numerous other industrial electrical projects
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 11 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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At the same time as Votec, who were established in 1974, were approached by one of their customers for a Motor Control Centre (MCC), enclosure specialist Rittal launched their new TS 8 MCC system.
Already familiar with their TS 8 range of enclosures, Votec contacted Rittal knowing the product would be readily available ex-stock, a critical factor for the fast turnaround required.
The MCC was for use in the control of the effluent process within the food sector and therefore the specification called for a Form 4, Type 3, 3-phase, neutral and earth system.
The fault rating was 31.5 kA for 1 second and the ingress protection rating required was IP54.
Cable entry was required from the bottom along with cable access from the front, the system also had to be easily extendable in the future.
Rittal were able to manufacture the complete solution including cut-outs in the doors to ensure that on receipt of the MCC, door components could be rapidly incorporated and wired up.
Unlike the traditional welded MCC, modular MCCs from Rittal are based on the standard TS 8 enclosure range and therefore have an extensive range of standard accessories that can be easily incorporated.
The mounting plates allow easy and rapid adjustment due to the innovative sliding rail system and the incoming protective device can be either flush or door mounted.
The busbar systems are manufactured from hard drawn copper and the MCC offers safe operation under fault conditions of up to 50kA for 1 second.
With a separation up to Form 4b Type 7 (BS EN 60439-1), a choice of compartment height ranging from 200 mm to 2000 mm and the flexibility attributes of the TS 8, the Rittal MCC offers a well-engineered and cost effective solution. Request a free brochure from Rittal ...
Joint Directors Bob Shephard and Mark Goodinge said, "the Rittal MCC was extremely flexible to use and because we could utilise our TS8 accessories the purchase of additional accessories was unnecessary.".
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