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In the competitive landscape of the Australian electrical industry, few names resonate with the same authority as POWINS. Over the past decade, this privately owned Australian business has evolved into a premier provider of sophisticated electrical packages and high-quality products, supported by a network of two strategic regional facilities.
With a combined operational footprint of 19,000 square meters in Forrestdale, Perth, and a purpose built 5,000 square meter facility in Wynnum, Brisbane, POWINS is uniquely positioned to service the mining, heavy industry, utilities, and infrastructure sectors across both coasts. Both locations boast high weight capable, hard stand concrete outdoor areas specifically designed to cater to a high volume of turnkey switchrooms, transformer substations, and HV/LV kiosk products.
At the heart of the company’s success is a steadfast commitment to “safety by design,” a philosophy that integrates technical excellence with relentless innovation. By exclusively partnering with internationally recognised technology leaders, POWINS secures access to a global distribution chain of innovators, allowing the firm to deliver superior solutions in transformers and high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) switchgear. Since its inception 10 years ago, POWINS has consistently focused investment into envisaged switchgear innovations for tomorrow, proving its R&D projects with rigorous type testing to ensure continued diversification into emerging sectors like renewable energy distribution.
The Evolution of the Eco Block Premium Series
The flagship of the POWINS low voltage portfolio is the Eco Block Premium series a metalclad, modular switchgear solution engineered for both electrical distribution and motor control centre (MCC) applications. While many industry designs are limited by standard operational parameters, the Eco Block Premium represents a significant step forward in versatility and electrical integrity.
A defining characteristic of the Eco Block Premium is its multi voltage rating capability. Unlike much of the switchgear commonly found in the Australian market, the Eco Block Premium is rated for 415V, 690V, and 1000V operations. This 1000V rating is a critical differentiator, particularly for the mining and heavy industry sectors where higher insulation voltages are often required to manage voltage drop and efficiency in expansive site layouts. Recent dielectric property testing has verified the assembly for a rated insulation voltage of up to 1000Vac, ensuring that the switchgear can withstand the most demanding electrical environments.
Technical Rigor: Testing to AS/NZS 61439
POWINS has invested heavily in ensuring that the Eco Block Premium series not only meets but exceeds the stringent requirements of the AS/NZS 61439 series. Compliance to the standard is assured through all the design verification testing required by the standard which has been conducted by certified independent testing bodies and is NATA certified.
One of the most impressive aspects of the testing regime is the focus on mechanical and environmental resilience. For instance, the assembly has undergone rigorous lifting tests (Reference Clause 10.2.5), where the largest shipping sections weighing up to 2,165 kg were subjected to 1.25x weight loads. These units were suspended for 30 minutes and moved horizontally to ensure zero deflection, cracks, or distortion, guaranteeing that the switchgear can be safely transported and installed in remote, harsh environments.
The “Safety by Design” Philosophy
At the core of every POWINS product is the “Safety by Design” ethos. This isn’t merely a marketing slogan but a fundamental engineering principle that dictates how equipment is conceived, tested, and operated. In an industry where specialised knowledge is often siloed, POWINS breaks the mould by focusing on operator familiarisation.
A primary safety advantage of the POWINS design capital is the commonality between indoor and outdoor switchgear models. Whether a technician is working on an indoor rated MCC or an outdoor variant, the operational interface, internal layout, and safety protocols remain consistent. This cross-site familiarisation ensures that operators can move between different sections of a project or different sites entirely with a high degree of confidence and a lower risk of human error a critical factor in high stakes mining and utility environments.
