Press: Every version from one construction kit

In order to respond to the constantly changing market requirements for low-voltage switchgear, Rittal is now offering RiPower Form 1-4, a system technology with which switchgear manufacturers can fabricate every known form of internal subdivision from one single set of modules. The manufacturer has significantly expanded the flexibility and modularity of Ri4Power. All busbar systems can now be combined with the various different versions. Switchgear manufacturers now have access to three busbar systems for the different performance categories of one single low-voltage switchgear system:

RiLine60, as a compact busbar system with component and connection adaptors, offers a solution for up to 1600 A for power distribution at the lower distribution level. Maxi-PLS provides a compact busbar system of 1000-4000 A that cuts installation time. And Flat-PLS is a rugged busbar system for currents up to 5500 A, based on flat copper bars, and meeting maximum requirements with its high short-circuit resistance.

A further benefit for the plant manufacturer is that article selection is made much simpler by the combinations of versions 1 and 2-4. Because the same system structures can always be used for the various system configurations, thanks to the unified busbar position. This advantage also becomes apparent in the structure of the low-voltage unit. Assembly can be performed with the same system components.

It is also possible to plan and configure the various plant combinations quickly and easily, with the aid of Rittal's Power Engineering software Version 5.0. Individual assembly plans can be drawn up for each enclosure field with the assistance of the integrated assembly planning tool. From these, the switchgear manufacturer can assign the different components quickly and perform assembly smoothly.

Rittal Ri4Power represents a uniform system solution for low-voltage switchgear of up to 5500 A in versions 1-4, based on the Rittal TS 8 "Top Enclosure" system.

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Rittal GmbH & Co. KG

Rittal GmbH & Co. KG, which has its headquarters in Herborn, Germany, is one of the world's leading system suppliers for housing and enclosure technologies, power distribution systems, system climate control and IT infrastructure. Customers from all sectors of industry, from mechanical and plant engineering, as well as from the IT and telecoms market, are making use of system solutions from Rittal.

Its broad product range also includes complete solutions for modular and energy-efficient data centres: from innovative security concepts for data systems (formerly known as Litcos) through to physical data and system security for IT infrastructures (formerly known as Lampertz). The leading software providers Eplan and Mind8 - Rittal subsidiaries - are supplementing the Rittal product portfolio with interdisciplinary engineering solutions.

Founded in 1961, Rittal is now active worldwide with 12 production sites, 63 subsidiaries and 40 agencies. With 9,000 employees worldwide, Rittal is the largest company of the proprietor-run Friedhelm Loh Group of Haiger, Germany. The entire group employs more than 10,500 people and generated revenues of more than € 2.2 billion in 2008. Further information at www.rittal.com and www.friedhelm-loh-group.de.