Maintenance of switchgear
Regular maintenance is the key to reliable and safe operation of electrical switchgear.
Our experienced service technicians inspect, test, and maintain your systems (both our own and third-party systems) professionally, in accordance with standards, and using state-of-the-art measurement technology.
This ensures that your switchgear functions optimally at all times, downtime is avoided, and statutory inspection intervals are adhered to.
Our maintenance services at a glance:
- Protection device testing (Details)
- Visual and functional testing of switchgear, protection devices, and control devices
- Measurements of insulation resistance, loop impedance, and grounding systems
- Thermographic inspections for early detection of overheating or contact problems
- Inspection of protective relays and switchgear in accordance with VDE standards
- Replacement and modernization of obsolete components
- Cleaning and lubrication of mechanical plant components
- Documentation and test reports in accordance with VDE 0105 / DIN EN 61439
Protection device testing
Protection devices prevent damage to people, systems, and networks and are therefore essential for every electrical system. To ensure that this safety is guaranteed at all times, it is important to test protective devices in accordance with the applicable standards and manufacturer specifications.
Our services in the field of protective device testing:
- Functional testing of protection relays
- Secondary testing with modern testing equipment (Omicron)
- Parameterization and adjustment of protection devices according to system requirements
- Checking the tripping characteristics and tripping times
- Simulation of fault cases to check switching behavior
- Preparation of detailed test reports with measurement results and evaluations
- Documentation in accordance with VDE 0105, DIN EN 60255, and manufacturer standards
Modernization (retrofit) of switchgear
Switchgear is the backbone of any electrical power distribution system. However, over the years, the requirements for safety, availability, and digitalization have increased. A targeted modernization makes it possible to bring existing systems up to the latest state of the art—quickly, economically, and without complete reconstruction.
Eldatex offers customized solutions for retrofitting, expanding, and automating existing switchgear.
Our services at a glance:
- Analysis of the condition of the system (electrical, mechanical, thermal)
- Retrofitting of switchgear (circuit breakers, protection relays, control and measurement systems)
- Renewal of control and protection technology
- Replacement of obsolete components while retaining the existing infrastructure
- Integration of modern control systems (PLC, SCADA, remote maintenance)
- Expansion of performance and functionality through modular adaptation
Commissioning of switchgear
Eldatex takes care of the professional commissioning of the manufactured switchgear. The commissioning of switchgear serves to ensure the functionality, safety, and operational readiness of the system after installation, maintenance, conversion, or repair.
Our services at a glance:
- Testing and documentation of all electrical connections and protective functions
- Function and insulation measurements in accordance with DIN VDE specifications
- Testing and adjustment of protection relays, controls, and interlocks
- Voltage and load tests under real operating conditions
- Inspection of display, signal, and communication systems
- Preparation of all necessary test and commissioning reports
PLC programming
To ensure that a switchgear not only distributes power but also runs, controls, and reacts in a targeted manner, it needs an intelligent brain: the PLC control system.
Eldatex develops the appropriate PLC programming that automatically controls, monitors, and networks all processes in the switchgear—from power distribution and machine functions to safety and signaling chains.
Eldatex takes care of the entire implementation process: from planning and programming to commissioning and ongoing optimization. Eldatex works with Siemens systems (Step7, TIA Portal) and adapts each control system precisely to the required technical specifications.
Creation and documentation of projects
in mechanical and plant engineering
Eldatex offers comprehensive solutions for the planning, implementation, and documentation of projects in mechanical and plant engineering. We combine mechanical design, electrical planning, and professional documentation into a continuous digital workflow – for projects that are implemented precisely, efficiently, and in compliance with standards.
Our services at a glance:
- Creating circuit diagrams: Development of complete, standard-compliant circuit diagrams based on 3D models, including current flow, terminal diagrams, and overview diagrams
- 3D modeling: Creation of detailed 3D CAD models of machines or systems for precise planning, visualization, and production documentation.
- Wiring planning with EPLAN (Electric P8): Professional planning of cable and power routing, terminal assignment, and component allocation for error-free assembly and efficient commissioning
Mechanical flat part processing
Eldatex processes switch cabinets, enclosures, and power distribution systems using state-of-the-art Perforex technology. By using Perforex from Rittal, we guarantee maximum precision and flexibility—from single pieces to series production.
Whether drilling, milling, or thread cutting—all processing steps are automated according to 3D CAD data. The result: perfectly machined enclosures and mounting plates without rework and with maximum accuracy of fit.
Would you like to have your switch cabinets, enclosures, and power distribution systems from Eldatex processed with Perforex? Feel free to contact us here.
Your advantages:
- High fitting accuracy without reworking
- Reduction in assembly costs due to exact fit
- Perfect quality thanks to state-of-the-art CNC technology
- Flexibly adaptable to your individual requirements
Our services at a glance:
- Automated machining of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and plastic
- Milling, drilling, and thread cutting according to CAD/EPLAN data
- Precise cutouts for cable bushings, devices, and components
Cable assembly
With the cable assembly plant, Eldatex manufactures individual cables and cable sets exactly according to customer requirements and specifications, from cutting to length and stripping to crimping and pressing to individual labeling.
Using state-of-the-art crimping, stripping, and testing technology, Eldatex guarantees consistently high quality and results—for maximum reliability in power distribution, machine and switchgear construction, and industrial automation.
Are you interested in having Eldatex manufacture your cables and cable assemblies? Feel free to contact us here.
Your advantages:
- Highest connection quality thanks to modern manufacturing technology
- Seamless integration into your control cabinets or systems
- 100% final inspection
Our services at a glance:
- Assembly of control, power, and data cables
- Stripping, crimping, and pressing
- Manufacturing according to drawings, parts lists, or samples
- Labeling and cable bundling according to customer requirements
- Electrical testing and documentation as required
