Schneider Electric has signed a production agreement with Steelcor Power for Premset manufacturing, offering local skills development in South Africa.
Built using a Shielded Solid Insulation System (2SIS), Premset lets MV network operators increase safety and efficiency while simultaneously minimising downtime and meeting the needs of the smart grid.
2SIS is a technical breakthrough that protects all the switchgear’s live parts with earth-screened solid insulation, reducing the risk of internal arcing and facilitating top performance in practically any environment.
The first unit is expected to roll off the line for inspectionby Schneider Electric France at the end of October 2015.
A further 14 units are planned for this year, and production for 2016 will scale up to 200 units with an annual increase of 20%.
Steelcor Power has added 900 square meters to its factory in Boksburg, which has been enhanced with a three-ton gantry crane, a new test bay and specialised equipment to manufacture Premset.
Two Steelcor Power staff members in productionhave received technical training on the manufacturing process of Premset from Schneider Electric personnel in France.
The production agreement has also seen Steelcor Power employ an additional three people this year, with a further seven employees to be appointed next year.
