Marine Equipment
In order to use electrical or electronic equipment in a marine environment, it is necessary that they have additional protection to prevent oxidation and corrosion of the components. Propace Ingeniería offers circuit breakers, alternadotrs, controllers and cabinets with marine certification, Equipment with a long lasting life when installed in coastal or marine areas.
Terasaki switches, certified for marine use, are engineered to endure harsh marine environments, including coastal installations. Their specialized materials and protective treatments ensure reliable operation and component longevity for 25 years or more. Industrial-grade switches, in contrast, are unsuitable for marine conditions—their terminals corrode quickly, and electronic components such as resistors, diodes and capacitors oxidize easily, increasing the probability of malfunction and incorrect protective trips.
Mecc Alte marine controllers receive dielectric varnish on all integrated components, preventing corrosion caused by high humidity and salinity. Both TERASAKI breakers and MECC ALTE controllers comply with rigorous marine standards guaranteeing resistance to extreme conditions.
High temperatures:
Terasaki breakers operate up to 65°C with trip curves calibrated at 50°C, unlike standard breakers, which struggle above 40°C. Mecc Alte controllers withstand 70°C and feature IP65 protection against water and fluids present in vessels.
Vibration:
Terasaki units remain closed and functional at ±1 mm between 2–100 Hz and 0.7 g. Mecc Alte controllers endure ±1.6 mm vibration, up to 4 g acceleration, and impacts of 200 m/s², ensuring engine reliability during heavy seas.
Humidity:
Both brands withstand relative humidity up to 95%, preventing oxidation and premature deterioration.
Their quality is backed by major marine certifications: ABS, Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, RINA, GL-DNV, Nippon Kaiji Kyokai and CCC.
Marine alternators:
Propace supplies Mecc Alte alternators ranging from compact water-cooled units to advanced high-capacity models for essential and non-essential loads. Their 12-wire reconnectable winding adapts to multiple voltages and frequencies, with optional dedicated windings such as 690V 50/60Hz. Standard IP23 compliance can be upgraded to IP43–IP45. Construction meets mandatory requirements, including 300% short-circuit capability for 10 seconds, with additional configurations available for specific installations.
