They include protection studies, system design and installation, commissioning of capital equipment, substation and system reinforcement and customer training.

The announcement builds on the reputation and expertise of the Eaton Electrical companies Eaton MEM and Eaton Cutler-Hammer in project management of major low voltage distribution system installations in the UK and overseas. These have included multi-million pound contracts in London’s Canary Wharf and current work on the new Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport.

Eaton Electrical Services & Systems offers the expertise of experienced technicians and engineers, many of whom are former regional electricity company employees. It offers a 24-hour emergency callout service throughout the United Kingdom, working to all relevant technical and safety requirements including BS 6626: Code of Practice for Maintenance of Electrical Switchgear and Controlgear, The Electricity at Work Regulations:1989 and BS EN ISO 9002 quality management systems.

Capabilities include the design and project management of distribution networks; supply and installation of HV switchgear, transformers etc.; operation, maintenance and repair of switchgear and transformers; testing of protective relays; cable fault location and repair; transformer oil testing and PCB removal.

The company has a fleet of vehicles equipped with cable fault location equipment including pulse reflection, impulse current, pulse echo and Murry/Wheatstone bridge detection equipment. Thermal imaging equipment is also available for predictive maintenance operations. Independent fault reporting and installation ‘snagging’ services can be provided.

Training of customers’ personnel is another service available. This includes ‘High Voltage Awareness’ and ‘Authorisation for work on High Voltage Networks’ courses and ‘Authorised Persons’ and ‘Senior Authorised Persons’ safety courses.

Airfield lighting is a specialist capability offered by Eaton Electrical Services and Systems. This includes complete system design, installation, lighting alignment, maintenance and supply of spares.

The company also offers services for rotating plant including installation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of generating plant, turbines, motors, pumps and compressors.

Company Information
Eaton Electrical Inc. is a global leader in electrical control, power distribution, and industrial automation products and services. Through advanced product development, world-class manufacturing methods, and global engineering services and support, Eaton Electrical® provides customer-driven solutions under brand names such as Cutler-Hammer®, Durant®, Heinemann®, Holec® and MEM®, which globally serve the changing needs of the industrial, utility, light commercial, residential, and OEM markets. For more information, visit www.EatonElectrical.com.

Eaton Corporation is a global diversified industrial manufacturer with 2003 sales of $8.1 billion that is a leader in fluid power systems; electrical power quality, distribution and control; automotive engine air management and fuel economy; and intelligent drivetrain systems for fuel economy and safety in trucks. Eaton has 51,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.Eaton.com.