Switchgear & Power Distribution Suppliers UK
Switchgear and power distribution equipment forms the backbone of every industrial electrical installation, providing safe and reliable distribution of electrical power from the incoming supply to individual machines, processes, and services. UK manufacturers and suppliers provide equipment ranging from low-voltage distribution boards and motor control centres to medium-voltage switchgear for industrial and utility applications.
This directory lists UK switchgear manufacturers, assemblers, and power distribution equipment suppliers.
Equipment Types
Low-voltage switchgear including moulded case circuit breakers, air circuit breakers, switch disconnectors, and fuse switches rated up to 6300A. Motor control centres combining motor starters, variable speed drives, and protection devices in modular drawer or fixed assemblies. Power factor correction equipment to optimise electrical efficiency and reduce reactive power charges from energy suppliers. Busbar trunking systems providing flexible and efficient power distribution in factories, data centres, and commercial buildings. Medium-voltage switchgear for 11kV and 33kV distribution in industrial plants and utility networks.
Design, Installation, and Maintenance
UK switchgear companies provide comprehensive electrical system design services including load analysis and diversity calculations, fault level calculations to BS 7671 and IEC 60909, protection coordination and discrimination studies, and arc flash risk assessments to IEEE 1584. Installation services encompass civil works, cable installation, termination and testing, and commissioning with full handover documentation.
Ongoing maintenance services including thermographic surveys to detect hot joints, circuit breaker testing and servicing, protection relay calibration, and power quality monitoring ensure continued safe and reliable operation throughout the installation’s life. Many UK switchgear companies also offer 24-hour emergency response for critical infrastructure clients.
Search our directory for UK switchgear suppliers by voltage rating, equipment type, and sector experience.