{"id":28234,"date":"2025-03-12T11:43:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T11:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/?p=28234"},"modified":"2025-07-23T09:23:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T09:23:27","slug":"industrial-switchboards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/industrial-switchboards\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for the installation of industrial switchboards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At Top Cable we believe that the installation of industrial switchboards is a task that should be carried out by experienced professionals. The installer&#8217;s experience minimises the risk of possible errors in a complex process with obvious associated safety risks. In this post we would like to point out some key aspects to bear in mind during the installation process.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-28241 lazyload\" alt=\"Installation of industrial switchboards\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/adobestock-439136266-1024x683.jpeg\" style=\"object-position:45% 57%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"45% 57%\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-28241 lazyload\" alt=\"Installation of industrial switchboards\" 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aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6b63ded16f2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">INDEX<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6b63ded16f2\" checked \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/industrial-switchboards\/#location-of-the-installation-of-industrial-switchboards\" >LOCATION OF THE INSTALLATION OF INDUSTRIAL SWITCHBOARDS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/industrial-switchboards\/#assembly-of-the-electrical-panel\" >ASSEMBLY OF THE ELECTRICAL PANEL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/industrial-switchboards\/#further-checks\" >FURTHER CHECKS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"location-of-the-installation-of-industrial-switchboards\"><\/span>LOCATION OF THE INSTALLATION OF INDUSTRIAL SWITCHBOARDS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ubicacion.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28281 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ubicacion.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28281 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right location for the installation of industrial switchboards is the first step to ensure a good result and minimise future problems. In order to find a good location, two main aspects must be taken into account: it must be easily accessible for maintenance personnel, and it must also offer protection against possible physical and environmental damage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rosca.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28287 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rosca.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28287 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To achieve this second point, it is essential to ensure that the area where the switchgear is to be installed is clean and free of obstacles that could put the person handling the switchgear at risk. It is important that the surface is flat and capable of supporting the weight of the panel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"assembly-of-the-electrical-panel\"><\/span>ASSEMBLY OF THE ELECTRICAL PANEL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/herramienta.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28299 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/herramienta.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28299 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once it has been decided where the electrical panel is to be installed, it is time to start with the installation of industrial switchboards. It is very important to follow the manufacturer&#8217;s specifications and follow them to the letter. It is very important to use the right brackets and to fix the panel correctly to avoid subsequent vibration or displacement that could affect its operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conexion.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28293 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conexion.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28293 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When connecting the cables, the wiring diagrams supplied must be followed and, above all, the correct wiring must be used. The length of the cable and its calibre <strong>are very important details to avoid future overheating and to guarantee the correct distribution of electricity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/logo_cpr.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5357 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/logo_cpr.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5357 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Top Cable we have a wide <a title=\"panels wire cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/low-voltage-cables\/panel-wiring-cables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">range of panels wire cables<\/a> to be able to adapt in the best way to the characteristics of the installation. From flexible cable for the most complicated layouts, to cables with the maximum <a title=\"CPR\" href=\"https:\/\/cpr.europacable.eu\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPR regulation<\/a> to offer maximum safety in the event of fire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"further-checks\"><\/span>FURTHER CHECKS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/test.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28305 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/test.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28305 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before finalising the installation of industrial switchboards, it is necessary to make sure of some aspects that are of the utmost importance to guarantee the good maintenance of the installation. The first step, although it may seem obvious, is to make sure that the installation is working properly. This includes continuity tests, insulation resistance tests and checks on the functioning of protective devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lapiz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28317 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lapiz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28317 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is very important to document the entire installation process, including wiring diagrams, test results and any other relevant information. To facilitate future maintenance work, each component of the installation and each cable must be clearly labelled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/norma.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28311 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/norma.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28311 lazyload\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to ensure maximum safety for personnel and equipment handling the installation, the installation must comply with all local and national electrical safety regulations. This is the only way to comply with legal regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any other doubts or need guidance to choose the best cable option for your installation, <a title=\"contact\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us <\/a>and we will guide you in whatever you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Top Cable we believe that the installation of industrial switchboards is a task that should be carried out by experienced professionals. The installer&#8217;s experience minimises the risk of possible errors in a complex process with obvious associated safety risks. 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