Drawout MCC Panels: Maximum Uptime through Modular Design

At Plus 3 Group, we engineer Drawout Motor Control Centers (MCC) for industries where downtime is not an option. While a standard fixed MCC requires a total shutdown for many maintenance tasks, our Drawout design allows for "Hot Swapping"—meaning individual motor control units can be removed or replaced while the rest of the panel remains fully operational.

This modular approach ensures that your production lines keep moving, even during routine maintenance or component upgrades.

The Advantage of Drawout Technology
The hallmark of a Plus 3 Group Drawout MCC is its "Plug-and-Play" functionality. Each motor starter is housed in a separate, removable drawer (or "bucket").

Rapid Maintenance: If a component fails, the entire drawer can be pulled out and replaced with a spare in minutes, rather than hours.

Enhanced Safety: Drawers feature mechanical interlocks, ensuring that a unit cannot be removed while the power is ON, significantly reducing the risk of electrical accidents.

Test Position: Our drawers include a dedicated "Test" position, allowing operators to check control circuitry without energizing the main motor power.

Core Features
Fully Compartmentalized: Each vertical section is divided into isolated compartments, preventing a fault in one unit from affecting others.

Self-Aligning Power Contacts: High-pressure "silver-plated" stabs ensure a perfect electrical connection every time a drawer is inserted.

Interchangeability: Drawers of the same size are designed to be interchangeable, simplifying spare parts management.

Ergonomic Handles: Robust racking mechanisms allow for smooth insertion and withdrawal of heavy units with minimal effort.
 

Technical Specifications
Voltage Rating: Standard operations at 415V to 690V, 3-phase, 50/60Hz.

Busbar System: Electrolytic grade copper busbars, rated up to 6300A, with high short-circuit withstand capacity (up to 100kA for 1 sec).

Ingress Protection: Standard IP54 for indoor environments; IP55/65 available for high-dust or moisture areas.

Fabrication: Built using precision laser-cut CRCA steel and finished with our signature 7-tank powder coating process.

Industrial Applications
Plus 3 Group Drawout MCC panels are the preferred choice for 24/7 continuous process industries, including:

Oil & Gas Refineries: Where safety and zero-downtime are critical.

Power Plants: For managing auxiliary motor systems with maximum reliability.

Chemical & Pharmaceutical: Where process interruptions can lead to massive product loss.

Steel & Cement Plants: To handle heavy-duty motor control in rugged, high-vibration environments.

By choosing a Drawout MCC from Plus 3 Group, you are investing in a system that prioritizes both the safety of your personnel and the uninterrupted productivity of your enterprise.