Medium Voltage Load Interrupter Switches
Low & Medium Voltage Motor Control
Unit Substations
Low Voltage Switchboards
Low Voltage Metal Enclosed Switchgear
Medium Voltage Metal Clad Switchgear
Cinema Series Panels
Custom Designed Products
Power Controls, Incorporated
Company Profile
Power Controls, Inc. (PCI)
is an independent
manufacturer of power distribution and control equipment.
We continually prove on a daily basis that you do not have to
sacrifice quality or price to get superior customer service and
design flexibility. Whether your switchgear and control needs
are standard or special, we provide quick response, design
flexibility and top quality materials.
PCI was organized in 1975 to provide switchgear to the
electrical construction market. Our attention to quality and
quick turnaround has gained us wide acceptance by major
utilities, commercial, industrial and government installations,
domestically and abroad.
PCI introduced the first UL listed medium voltage load
interrupter switchgear.
All of our products are manufactured to current
industry and utility standards. Our panelboards, low voltage
switchboards, load interrupter (LI) switchgear, bus duct, unit
substations and motor controls are UL listed.
PCI introduced the
unitized substation.
industry’s
first
UL
listed
Because we are independent, we can select from all major
suppliers and brands of components to meet your
requirements. High quality materials and state-of-the-art
components are used in the manufacture of all PCI products.
PRODUCT GROUPS
Medium Voltage Load Interrupter
Switchgear
Medium Voltage Metal Clad Switchgear
Low Voltage Switchboards
Commercial Multi-Meter Switchboards
Low Voltage Metal Enclosed Switchgear
Transformers and Unit Substations
Panelboards
Low and Medium Voltage Motor Control
Low and Medium Voltage Bus Duct
Engineering Services
Custom Designs
Short Lead Times (Accelerated deliveries)
Our engineering department has met a wide range of
switchgear and controls specifications. Our experienced
personnel translate your requirements into equipment that fits
your application. We also assist in the preparation of unique
or special layouts.
Start-up, design, maintenance, and troubleshooting are
available. Complete engineering drawings are prepared for
each order using standard CAD formats. Submittal drawings
are processed in days rather than weeks. In emergency
situations, drawings can be submitted with quotation, or
immediately following order placement.
PCI employs top-notch quality assurance personnel and
procedures because we want our customers coming back.
We are proud of our quality record. Trained technicians and
rigorous testing and control go into every project. PCI has met
the most demanding military, government and private quality
assurance standards. We will also test to specific customer
requirements and welcome customer witness of these tests at
our facility.
7400 Bandini Blvd.
Commerce, CA 90040
800-843-5473
FAX: 323-722-9536
URL: www.powercontrolsinc.com
MediumVoltage Metal Clad Switchgear
Flexible, economical switchgear is available with indoor
or outdoor construction.
Medium Voltage Main Service Entrance
Up to 27kV
Insulated bus capacities up to 3000 Amps
Indoor or outdoor construction
Protected aisle, walk-in or self-contained power
house construction
Vacuum circuit breakers
One-high or two-high construction
Induction disc or solid-state microprocessor relays
Fusible or non-fused disconnects
State-of-the-art relaying and metering provisions
Electrical or manual operation
Solid-state multi-function meters
CT and PT provisions for most utility companies
Outdoor Walk-In Metal Clad Switchgear
Low & Medium Voltage Motor Control
Thru 4160V
Up to 3000 Amps
Indoor & outdoor construction
Wall mounted, free standing and walk-in enclosures.
Available in NEMA1, NEMA3R, NEMA12, and stainless steel
Molded case breaker, MCP or fusible switch disconnects
Fusible, vacuum disconnects available
Main contactors can be air insulated or vacuum
Thermal-magnetic or solid-state overloads
State-of-the-art relaying and communications
Synchronous, reduced voltage, reversing and
multispeed controllers
Solid state soft start controllers
Varaible frequency (variable speed) drives
Latest vacuum contactor technology
Most major manufacturers’ OEM units
One and two high designs (medium voltage)
75HP Control Cabinet
Pump Control Cabinet
Weatherproof Walk-In Motor Control Center
Low Voltage Motor Control Center applications
Medium Voltage Ampgard Starter
Unit Substations
Integrated unit substations are UL listed,
where applicable, and can be arranged to
fit your exact requirements. The primary
can be protected with load interrupter,
network protector or circuit breaker.
Some can be skid or trailer-mounted for
portability.
Indoor or outdoor
Dry or liquid-cooled
Up to 38kV primary
Portable, skid or trailer mounted
Extremely compact designs
Mobile Unit Substation
Indoor Unit Substation
Compact Unit Substation
Low Voltage Switchboards & Switchgear
Up to 6000 Amps
Indoor & outdoor construction
Molded case circuit breaker or fusible switches
CT and PT (for metering) provisions for any utility company
Insulated case circuit breakers
Fixed and drawn out designs
Custom design’s available
Indoor Metal Enclosed Switchgear
Outdoor Metal Enclosed Switchgear
600V Switchboard
Manual Transfer Switches
PCI introduces their full line of UL listed manual transfer switches
featuring bolted pressure contact technology. Size ranges from 400 through
4000 amp sizes in 2, 3, and 4 pole arrangements. NEMA 3R enclosures are
standard. Check with factory for other type enclosures.
Fusible
Silver plated copper current carrying parts
Fault current ratings
(to 200 KAIC when fused)
Visible contacts (door covers blades)
Load break design
Quick make - Quick break
Designed for lugs or bus bars
Lockout for up to 3 padlocks
Medium Voltage Load Interrupter Switches
Power Controls, Incorporated introduces a compact UL
Listed 5 kV Load Interrupter switch in indoor and outdoor
models. Our design solves space problems. Meets IEEE
and ANSI standards for medium-voltage switchgear.
Available with a wide variety of options and accessories.
A complete stock of fuses is ready for quick delivery.
Compact Medium Voltage Load Interrupter Switches
Ultra-compact Design: 25.5”W x 25”D x 66”H
Voltage: 5kV 60kV BIL, 20kA momentary fault close
200 Amps continuous
Perfect for Substations & Main Service Equipment
Double-high arrangements available (non-UL)
MV Load Interrupter Switchgear
2.5kv through 34.5kv
600A through 1200A available
Special enclosures
Manual or motor operated
Duplex or manual transfer arrangements
Stand alone Weatherproof Load Interrupter
Weatherproof Duplex Load Interrupter Switch
Compact Load Interrupter Switches: 25.5”W x 25”D x 66”H
Cinema Series (Bull Switch)
The Entertainment Industry’s first UL listed Bull Switch for safety and rugged reliability.
Dual Rated, 600VAC, 250VDC
Up to 1200 Amps, 2000 Amps common bus multiple units
Dual Rated AC/DC thermal magnetic breaker disconnect, up to 1200
Amps, safety interlocked with access door
Rugged NEMA 12 construction, indoor or outdoor
Wall mounted or free standing
Easy serviceability, all front accessible
Triple-Safe
(1) Outer door padlockable
(2) Inner door interlocked with disconnect
(3) Full dead-front over line connections
Available accessories: shunt trips, under-voltage releases,
auxiliary contacts, solid state trip units, metering packages.
Silver-plated copper bus landings for “sister lugs”
Plug-in style receptacles, 400 Amps maximum
Bull Switch
Custom Design Products
PCI has the capability, expertise and
knowledge to customize your job to your
specifications. We have an in-house
staff of engineers that will be able to
assist you in your design or redesign to
meet your specifications.
Custom enclosures
Bus duct
Stainless steel
Pull boxes
Utility Grade Custom Relay and Metering Board
7400 Bandini Blvd. Commerce, CA 90040
Phone: 800-843-5473 FAX: 323-722-9536
URL: www.powercontrolsinc.com