Industrial Circuit Breaker Repair Services You Can Depend On

Circuit Breaker Rebuilding, Retrofits, and Certified Reconditioning

At Quad Plus, we understand that your power distribution and switchgear equipment is critical to the operation of your business. It is also a significant financial investment that must be maintained properly to ensure a long and productive life.

At the heart of every power distribution system are the circuit breakers that control the flow of power to protect your crew and your equipment from injury and damage. Our process for servicing circuit breakers set the industry standard and includes preventive maintenance, inspection, evaluation, repair, reconditioning, and retrofitting. Our team has been trusted with some of the most critical applications, including steel and manufacturing processes in every industry, from industrial and commercial to government and utilities. Quad Plus is the only PEARL certified shop in the Chicagoland area, meaning we adhere to strict inspection, testing, and reconditioning standards.

Why Quad Plus?

The Quad Plus process for circuit breaker repair has set the standard for the industry. When you need the best of the best for industrial circuit breaker repair and to retrofit circuit breakers, we are the right choice. Our customers enjoy pickup and delivery service from trained and certified breaker technicians to ensure the safe transport of your equipment. We provide 24/7 emergency services along with rental circuit breakers to maintain the integrity of your operation--even when critical breakers need immediate attention. Our professional-quality control team tracks and documents each breaker from arrival to return, and we offer a one-year warranty on all serviced breakers.

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Circuit Breaker Services

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Repairs

Our team of repair experts visually inspects each circuit breaker for worn or missing mechanisms. They perform electrical testing and analysis to determine any issues with the circuit breaker. Upon approval for repair, defective parts are removed and replaced with new parts. A final test and inspection are performed before the circuit breaker is returned.

Refurbishment

During the circuit breaker refurbishment process, our expert technicians completely disassemble, inspect, clean, plate, and paint if required. We then reassemble the circuit breaker with replacement parts before a final test and inspection are performed before the circuit breaker is returned.

Retrofit

Our industrial circuit breaker retrofitting services can provide a more robust and reliable system to reduce losses that can happen during down time and upgrades. Retrofit components can be installed using existing facilities, require no additional space, and can save up to four times the space of replacement with new systems.

Circuit Breaker Repair Services

For industrial circuit breakers that have failed to operate correctly or meet the manufacturer’s performance specifications during periodic routine testing, count on the Quad Plus experts for fast circuit breaker repair. In most cases, we can complete repairs within 2 to 3 days, depending on your needs and the availability of parts. Emergency turnaround service is available.

Every repair begins with a visual inspection of each circuit breaker for worn or missing components. Electrical testing and analysis are then performed to determine if there are any issues with the circuit breaker. Upon approval for repair, defective parts are removed and replaced with new parts. A final test and inspection is performed to ensure proper operation before the circuit breaker is returned.

Circuit Breaker Repair Process

Testing

Visual and qualitative inspection to look for soundness, signs of overheating or excessive arcing, alignment, pressure, wear, corrosion, and indicator operation. Includes (when present) power control fingers; main contacts; arc chutes and contacts; close, trip, and cell interlock mechanisms; auto trip indicator, and breaker frame. Additional tests include insulation resistance tests of power conductors, DC contact resistance measurements, high-potential tests, and operation of the breaker in the test position.

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Evaluation

A test sheet will be supplied showing results and observations along with recommended remedial actions. Each item is assigned a grade of A, B, or C to indicate the breaker’s condition, wear, use, and operation. Breakers given an “A” are in good condition with slight wear and used under light conditions. A “B” grade is satisfactory condition with normal wear under heavy conditions; a “C” indicates immediate action required for proper operation. An "E" indicates unacceptable condition, and the breaker should not be used.

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Repair and Clean Up

Once the breaker has been repaired, it will be cleaned and prepared to be put back into operation. Dust and light residue will be cleaned off. Any mechanisms that need lubrication will be attended to. If the breaker shows any abnormal corrosion or is otherwise in an abnormal condition or state, this will be reported to the customer.

Circuit Breaker Refurbishment and Reconditioning

refurbishing and reconditioning circuit breakers

Quad Plus is PEARL certified and follows strict reconditioning and refurbishment processes as defined by ANSI/IEEE C37.59. We use only OEM or manufacturer-recommended parts without altering the breaker’s original design. We offer partial reconditioning that focuses only on problem areas or a complete teardown and rebuild of the breaker to return mature breakers into a “like new” condition. Every OEM part replaced comes with a one-year warranty so you can be confident of your repaired parts.

The process begins with disassembly, inspection, cleaning, and repainting (or zinc-dichromate plating) if required. The circuit breaker is then reassembled with replacement parts and lubricated as needed. The final step is mechanical operation and electrical testing to verify the proper functioning of the breaker before returning it to the customer.

PEARL Certification for Circuit Breaker Reconditioning

Industrial Circuit Breaker PEARL Certification

Industrial Circuit Breaker Retrofitting

Do you have breakers that are decades old and want the advanced protection features available on modern breakers, but without the expense of a new system? Quad Plus will retrofit circuit breakers to provide a robust and reliable system that reduces losses resulting from downtime and upgrades. Retrofit components can be installed using existing facilities and require no additional space, saving up to four times the area of replacing existing equipment with new systems.

Quad Plus experts will retrofit with solid-state upgrades, state-of-the-art trip units, and arc flash compliant devices. Gain additional safety and security without the hassle and expense of a complete system upgrade.

Industrial Circuit Breaker Repair Case Studies

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Preventative Maintenance

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Proper maintenance will ensure the ongoing operation of your equipment and the safety of your crew while eliminating problems before they develop into serious repairs and costly downtime. Quad Plus experts will develop breaker preventive maintenance procedures that are specific to your operations. That way, you can be confident that your systems are being cared for properly while also improving the safety and reliability of your electrical system.

Supported Devices and Parts Availability

Because we’ve been working in this industry for more than 30 years, we have relationships with manufacturers and a unique sourcing process that allows us to supply parts for a variety of circuit breakers and switchgear--even obsolete parts. If the part you need is not available, we have remanufacturing sources to get most obsolete parts made.

We support low voltage breakers and switches, including open type, insulated case (hybrid), and molded case breakers. For medium-voltage breakers, we support up to 38KV, including air break, vacuum, and oil-filled. In addition, we also support SF6 breakers and disconnect devices. Some of the manufacturers we support include (but are not limited to!) Westinghouse, General Electric, ABB, Allis-Chalmers, Roller Smith, ITE, Square-D, Nelson, Mears, McGraw Edison, Cutler-Hammer, Eaton, Federal Pacific, and Siemens.

Blog Articles for Industrial Circuit Breaker Repair

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Let’s Get to Work

The Quad Plus team has set the standard for circuit breaker repair. We know that your power distribution and switchgear equipment is critical to your safety and ability to operate effectively. Whether you need emergency service for a critical breaker, retrofitting to improve the safety and reliability of your existing system, or need help establishing an effective preventive maintenance schedule, we can help. Our process for servicing and repairing circuit breakers will protect your crew and ensure a long life for critical equipment.

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