LV switchgear or AC Distrib Panel for welding receptacles - safety hazard?

[irfan2222]

Question: Can AC Distribution Panel be used instead of LV MCC (LV switchgear) to supply to welding receptacles? is there a safety hazard if AC Distribution panel is used?

 

[charlie b]

There is no reason you can't use a distribution panel to supply welding receptacles, presuming of course that the equipment ratings are appropriate for the intended load. Welders are not motors, so I can't imagine supplying them from a motor control center. And you certainly don't need to use switchgear construction for this type of load. Are you being told otherwise? If so, by whom, and in what context?

 

[kingpb]

What type (phase/voltage/amp) of receptacle and how many are you talking about?

 

[jim dungar]

About the only issue I know of with welding loads involves the 'plug-on' jaw connection of breakers to aluminum bussing. Very rare occurence except with older production style resistance welders as found in 'automotive' factories.