Socomec is engineered to surpass performance benchmarks

The firm is a global provider of user-friendly, robust, and reliable transfer-switching equipment designed to enhance power availability.

Socomec is a global leader in user-friendly, robust, and reliable Automatic Transfer Switch Equipment (ATSE), specialising in enhancing power availability and sustainability. The solutions cater to diverse industries, from data centres to critical buildings. Prince Sharma shares insights into the switching equipment industry in talks with the EPR Magazine.

What do Socomec’s switchgear products specialise in?

Socomec specialises globally in developing user-friendly, robust, and reliable transfer switching equipment, mainly our state-of-the-art Automatic Transfer Switch Equipment (ATSE). Our product range includes numerous variants tailored to diverse customer needs across various business segments, such as Commercial and Industrial, Data Centers, Infrastructure, and others. All versions of our ATSE incorporate key design elements to enhance power availability and offer multiple program options to optimise the transfer from mains to emergency sources seamlessly, time after time, without any hiccups.

Is there a need to do periodic maintenance on ATSE?

There is no need to perform maintenance on our product because the switching contacts are made of sturdy sliding knife-edge contacts with inherent wiping action to ensure the removal of carbon deposits. We don’t have separate arching contacts that need replacement during AMC. Likewise, our unique online motor replacement feature significantly enhances power availability. This exceptional value proposition is also evident in the design and placement of the manual operating handle, which is equipped to manage on-load transfer between the two sources.

What is the demand for Automatic Switch Equipment (ATSE)?

With increased automation and the need to enhance power availability, the market for transfer switch equipment is steadily transitioning from manual to automatic solutions. These automatic transfer switches feature built-in controller logic based on time-tested and finely tuned algorithms, incorporating source sensing and timer settings. To meet the growing market demand for Automatic Switch Equipment (ATSE) across various applications like small capacity valve actuators, precision cooling, pump motors, and source transfers in main power distribution, Socomec offers ATSE solutions tailored for the most demanding requirements.

How does Socomec keep abreast of customer expectations in an evolving marketplace?

The market is undergoing dynamic changes, experiencing resounding success and a high Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) across critical sectors such as Critical Buildings, Data Centers, Healthcare, and infrastructure. Paramount in this landscape are product quality, feature matrix, and brand equity. Our unwavering commitment to a customer-centric approach means that design ergonomics, efficiency, and long-lasting performance remain at the core of every product creation endeavour.

We craft products using the finest quality raw materials, engineered to surpass performance benchmarks and complemented by user-friendly features and accessory suites. All of these are aimed at making a lasting impression on the customer’s mindset. Our dedicated sales and support infrastructure further exemplifies this mission, aimed at securing and retaining customer loyalty and satisfaction.

What is your product specification in terms of sustainability and environmental concerns?

The most critical environmental issue we face is the proper disposal of products in an eco-friendly manner, allowing for reuse, recycling, or even recovery. At Socomec, we prioritise designing and manufacturing our products with sustainability. We are deeply committed to sustainability and digitisation in our manufacturing processes. We continuously develop new strategies to enhance energy efficiency, minimise environmental impact, and integrate advanced digital technologies into our products. These strategies align with Socomec’s vision of offering innovative and eco-friendly solutions in the power management sector.

Spokesperson: Prince Sharma, General Manager – Sales & Marketing, Power Switching and Monitoring Business Application, Socomec Greater India