Switchgear Maintenance & Retrofit
Preventive and corrective maintenance for LV and MV switchgear — breaker racking, contact inspection, lubrication, and full functional verification.

Switchgear Maintenance & Retrofit
AK&J Electric provides comprehensive switchgear maintenance programs for LV and MV equipment. From annual preventive maintenance to emergency corrective work, our technicians keep your switchgear operating at peak reliability — and can retrofit or replace sections when equipment reaches end of life.
Scope of Work
Breaker Maintenance
Racking exercise, contact cleaning, lubrication, trip timing, insulation resistance.
Bus & Connection Inspection
Thermal imaging, torque verification, oxidation cleaning, connection tightening.
Compartment Cleaning
Compressed air blow-down, contamination removal, barrier inspection.
Relay & Metering Calibration
Functional test and calibration of all protective relays and metering devices.
Control Wiring Inspection
Wire ID verification, terminal tightness, control scheme function test.
Retrofit & Replacement
Obsolete breaker retrofits, section replacements, bus extension, modernization.
What You Receive
- 1Equipment condition report with photo documentation
- 2Test data vs. manufacturer acceptance criteria
- 3Thermal imaging survey report
- 4Corrective action recommendations with priority ranking
- 5Updated maintenance log for each piece of equipment
- 6Retrofit/replacement scope and cost estimate if applicable
Ready to spec your next project?
Tell us your equipment, location, and timeline — our engineering team responds within 24 hours.