Electrical Panels & Enclosures

MDB, SMDB and DB Panels: What Is the Difference?

Most buildings distribute power in tiers. Power arrives at a main board, is split to sub boards, and finally reaches the final distribution boards that feed lights, sockets and equipment. The three names you will see on drawings are MDB, SMDB and DB.

Motor Control Centre (MCC): What It Is, Its Parts and How to Choose One

A motor control centre (MCC) is a factory-assembled switchboard that groups the starters, protection and control gear for many motors in one organised enclosure. Plants, pumping stations, HVAC rooms and process lines use MCCs to start, stop and protect motors from a single, safe point.