Drywall production line

INDUSTRY:

Building materials industry

FOCUS:

Fabrication of automation panels and installation of power, control, and data electrical systems

OBJECTIVE:

To construct high-quality automation electrical installations that support the productivity goals of the new gypsum board production line.

SOLUTION:

  • Electrical panels: Rittal
  • Protection devices: Schneider
  • Automation components: Siemens
  • Cable trays: Niedax
  • Cables: Lapp, Faber

PROJECT DURATION:

4 months

THE PROJECT COMPRISED OF:

The project involved the complete electrical installation for a gypsum board manufacturing line for one of the biggest producers worldwide. This included:

  • Fabrication of all the secondary automation electrical panels
  • Procurement and installation of materials for cable routes and other mechanical works
  • Laying and connecting power, control, and data cables
  • Electrical testing and commissioning support

Key activities included:

  • Installation of 90 electrical panels, local cabinets, and control boxes
  • Installation of 2.2 km of cable trays and protective conduits
  • Laying and connecting 29 km of power, control, and data cables
  • Implementation of equipotential bonding system
  • Conducting electrical measurements and issuing verification reports
  • Providing commissioning assistance