Integrated Power Services has in place a Quality Assurance Program to guarantee the best possible product:
- 19 in-process Quality sign-off points for the technicians during the remanufacturing process
- 9 in-process Hold Points signed by inspectors during the remanufacturing process
- 34 point Final Inspection signed by both the technician and the inspectors
- Multi point Packaging Inspection performed by the shipping team
- Multi point Shipping Inspection performed by the shipping team signed by both the shipper and the inspectors
Remanufacture Procedure
Integrated Power Services follows a written Remanufacture Procedure. The procedure is constantly being improved and revised. The procedure details the following areas:
- Initial Test and Inspection of breakers prior to remanufacturing
- Disassembly
- Parts reconditioning of mechanism, current carrying, and insulating components
- Reassembly details the assembly, adjustment, wiring, labeling, and retrofitting
- Testing is very thorough to Integrated Power Services/PEARL standards and recorded on computerized data sheets
- Final Inspection assures detailed records and finest quality
Circuit Breaker Specifications
Integrated Power Services develops detailed Circuit Breaker Specifications based on original manufacturers data. The specifications cover the following areas:
- Insulator List
- Hardened Parts List (plating of certain hardened parts can cause failure)
- Paint/Powder Coat Colors
- Plating
- Adjustments — all made per OEM manuals and specifications
Example for GE AK-2-50 EO/DO circuit breaker:
- 20 Contact Adjustments are required
- 4 Mechanism Adjustments are required
- 5 Electrical Control Adjustments are required
- 2 Rack-In Mechanism Adjustments are required
- 12 Primary Disconnect Adjustments are required