What Can Enclosed Controls Do for You? Advantages of Milbank’s Customizable Power Distribution Solutions
Milbank has spent over 95 years crafting electrical solutions to manage power for the residential, commercial, industrial, utility and transportation sectors. Beyond meter sockets and enclosures, Milbank offers both stock and custom-engineered enclosed controls. These tailor-made products combine the enclosure and the necessary controls, all in one convenient unit.
Milbank’s enclosed controls are the power distribution solutions you’ve been searching for. To learn more about what enclosed controls can do for you and your next project, keep reading.
Milbank ECs offer multiple cabinet sizes to fit the needs of a variety of applications, both big and small. ECs are multipurpose and can be adapted for nearly any project.
Here are just a few of the possibilities for ECs:
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Traffic signals and lighting controls (or both in one cabinet)
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Telecommunications
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Wastewater
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General distribution
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Generator interlocks
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Integral transformer (low voltage solutions)
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High amperage (up to 800 Amps)
Any situation that requires underground, remote site power distribution is a great opportunity to swap out an unsightly, overpriced and inefficient strut and backboard system for an enclosed controls product.
Milbank Enclosed Controls are Safety Focused
Safety first. Just like all Milbank products, ECs are designed with safety in mind. Each EC unit is built with consideration of every potential contact.
This includes the utilities that need to access metering equipment as well as customers who might need to plug in without disturbing service. Enclosed controls also prevent anyone from having accidental contact with the power source.
Security goes hand-in-hand with safety. Milbank ECs are focused on safety but also have features for enhanced security. With power theft on the rise, metering products require a solution that prevents unauthorized entry, defending against both theft and tampering.
Milbank EC security features include:
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Meter hoods
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Internal deadfronts
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External locking mechanisms
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Isolated customer and utility sections with lockable doors (padlockable hasp, #2 Corbin lock, or 3-point latching)
There are numerous security customizations available, but the best option depends on the utility requirements along with the individual project specifications.
Milbank Enclosed Controls are Cost-Effective and Easy to Install
Time is money and enclosed controls are designed to save on both. Shopping for individual components to assemble a traditional strut and backboard system isn’t efficient cost or timewise. However, ECs combine all of the same elements into one cabinet.
But beyond the convenience and efficiency of an EC is the fact that it is incredibly easy to install. In fact, with the various mounting options and the overall design, it’s possible to install several units in a day. This is one of the many reasons why Milbank has developed a strong relationship with countless utilities, Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and contractors.
Milbank Enclosed Controls are Aesthetically Pleasing with a Small Footprint
Enclosed controls come in so many different sizes and configurations, and are a great fit for any environment or landscape. For areas where real estate is at a premium, like big cities, Milbank’s Slimline Pedestals are an easy way to achieve the power distribution necessary without taking up too much space.
For areas that need the same level of underground power distribution but want to pay special attention to the greenspace, ECs can be customized with materials, finishes and colors. Milbank ECs can blend in or stand out!