During the use of the switchgear, check it regularly to ensure safety

Jan 16, 2021

Switchgear (also known as complete set of switch or complete set of power distribution device) is an electrical equipment based on circuit breakers; it means that the manufacturer connects related high and low voltage electrical appliances (including control electrical appliances, protective electrical appliances) according to the requirements of electrical primary wiring diagrams. , Measuring appliances), as well as bus bars, current-carrying conductors, insulators, etc. are assembled in a closed or open metal cabinet as a device for receiving and distributing electrical energy in the power system.

The switch cabinet is an indispensable member of the electrical industry. The switch cabinet door lock is also an important part of the switch cabinet. The safety of the switch cabinet is closely related to the safety of the door lock. Therefore, during the use of the switchgear, the relevant supporting equipment should be checked in time to ensure safety!


See the following points for details:

1. In the process of opening and closing the door on weekdays, the switch cabinet door lock should hold the handle and screw the bolt into the lock body, and then let go after closing the door. Do not hit the door hard, otherwise it will reduce the service life.

2. Always keep lubricant on the transmission part of the lock body to keep its transmission smooth and prolong its service life.

3. During the use of the lock of the switch cabinet door lock, at regular intervals or when the key is not smoothly inserted, a small amount of graphite powder or pencil powder can be put into the lock core slot to ensure smooth key insertion.

4. When the main bolt or safety bolt of the switchgear door lock protrudes out of the door body, do not violently hit it to avoid damage to the bolt and door frame.

5. Frequently check the fit gap between the lock body and the lock plate, whether the height of the lock tongue and the hole of the lock plate is suitable, and the gap between the door and the door frame is preferably 1.5mm-2.5mm.

6. In order to maintain the appearance of the switch cabinet door lock and prolong the service life of the lock, in the daily use process, it should be noted that the transmission part of the lock body should be kept with lubricant to keep its transmission smooth and prolong its service life.


Switchgears are mainly used in various places such as power plants, substations, petrochemicals, metallurgical steel rolling, light industry and textiles, factories and mining enterprises, residential quarters, and high-rise buildings.

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