Custom Motor Control Centres NZ

Built around your process, not a fixed kit. Clive Wilson Switchboards manufactures custom motor control centres (MCCs) for industrial sites across New Zealand. From compact pump-station starters through to Form 4a MCCs feeding dairy plant, freezing works, water treatment and marine facilities.

Built with compliance in mind

Designed and manufactured in line with AS/NZS 61439, using Simotrol and Logstrup systems selected to suit the project. Every assembly is engineered, manufactured, and factory acceptance tested at our Invercargill works before it leaves the shop.

Accreditations

ISO 9001 since 1995. Schneider Prisma Partner. SiteWise Gold. Avetta registered. Master Electricians of New Zealand member.

New to MCCs? Read our explainer: What Is a Motor Control Centre? for a deeper look at how MCCs distribute power, protect motors and interface with your PLC.

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Built around your process, not a fixed kit

Fully Configurable to Your Plant

MCC Configurations Built Around Your Plant

Form, fault level, IP rating, busbar size: every board is sized to your single-line diagram and your motor list.

Form 1 to Form 4a internal separation options, selected to suit maintenance and operational requirements
Busbar and short-circuit ratings selected to suit the single-line diagram and applicable Simotrol or Logstrup system parameters
Demountable starter modules as standard, with Logstrup withdrawable option available on request
IP41 through IP55 indoor enclosures with gland plates as required
RAL colour and powder-coat finish from our in-house line
Engraved Traffolyte or laser-engraved labels through our engraving division

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Large multi-section motor control centre switchboard with rows of isolator switches and busbars built by Clive Wilson Switchboards Invercargill

Motor protection, DOL and soft-start modules, VSD supplies, communications

What Goes Into a Custom MCC

Motor Control and Protection Options

From single DOL feeders through to multi-module starter lineups, we wire the motor control logic your process needs.

Direct online (DOL) starter modules sized to your motor list
Soft-start modules with Schneider, ABB or Allen-Bradley soft-starters where the application calls for it
VSD supply feeders out of the MCC, with Schneider Altivar, ABB ACS or Allen-Bradley PowerFlex drives housed in dedicated drive cabinets or wall-mounted enclosures we can build alongside
Schneider, ABB, Allen-Bradley or Siemens motor protection circuit breakers and contactors as specified
Door-mounted local-off-remote selector switches, manual start and stop pushbuttons, thermistor reset, run and trip indication, ammeters and PLC interface relays
Profibus, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP and Modbus RTU communications to your control system
Schneider PLC integration with Modicon M340 and M580 process controllers, paired with X80 I/O modules
Marshalling cubicles, IO terminals, and intrinsically safe barriers where the application calls for it

Dairy, freezing works, water, pump stations, ports

Industries We Supply

MCCs for Processing and Infrastructure

Building MCCs for some of New Zealand's most demanding processing and infrastructure sites.

Dairy processing: cream separators, evaporator pumps, CIP skids, packaging lines
Freezing works and meat processing: chiller compressors, conveyor drives, render plant
Water and wastewater: pump-station MCCs, bore lift pumps, UV and dosing skids
Ports and shore-side facilities: shore power supplies, conveyor systems, gantry crane feeders
Sawmills and timber processing: kiln drives, conveyor systems, dust extraction
Mining and aggregate: crushing plant, conveyor drives, bore pumps

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Clive Wilson Switchboards Ltd manufactures industrial and commercial LV switchboards and Motor Control Centres (MCCs) in our ISO 9001-certified Invercargill workshop. We work across established switchboard systems including Simotrol, Schneider Prisma, Quantum, and Logstrup, selected to suit the application, fault level and environmental requirements.

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EPLAN drawings, fabrication, FAT, delivered to site

From Design to Delivery

MCC Manufacturing From Design to Delivery

Every assembly is engineered, built, tested and delivered by our team in Invercargill.

Single-line and GA drawings produced in EPLAN Electric P8 with heat dissipation and airflow modelling
Sheet metalwork fabricated in-house: punching, folding, welding, and assembly
Powder-coat finish through our in-house line, RAL colour to your spec
Wiring, marshalling, and final assembly by registered electricians
Factory acceptance testing and routine verification: insulation resistance, polarity, functional and continuity checks as applicable
You are welcome to witness FAT in person or over video link
Delivered nationwide on our own transport or by freight, ready to install

Southland-built since 1971, established systems and quality processes

Why Choose Clive Wilson Switchboards

Why Choose Clive Wilson Switchboards for MCCs

A family-owned New Zealand manufacturer with more than 50 years of switchboard experience and a fully in-house production line.

Family-owned Southland manufacturer since 1971, founded by Clive and Beverly Wilson
ISO 9001 quality management certified since 1995
Simotrol and Logstrup systems selected to meet applicable AS/NZS 61439 requirements
Schneider Prisma Partner
SiteWise Gold, Avetta, Master Electricians of New Zealand member
Experienced team across electrical, sheet metal, powder coating and engraving
In-house sheet metal, powder coating and engraving provide closer control over quality, coordination and production schedules

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Buyer FAQ: Motor Control Centres

Common questions from engineers and contractors specifying MCCs in NZ.

Form 2, Form 3 or Form 4 — which one do we need?

The appropriate form depends on access, maintenance and operational requirements. Form 2 separates busbars from functional units. Form 3 adds separation between functional units, while Form 4 also separates the terminals associated with each functional unit. Most new dairy and freezing works MCCs in New Zealand are specified as Form 4a. See our guide on forms of segregation for a longer explanation.

Are starter modules demountable or withdrawable?

Demountable as standard. Modules are bolted in place and unbolt for replacement or maintenance after the section is isolated. The Logstrup platform offers a withdrawable option where the process requires faster isolation and replacement of a module without disturbing adjacent units. Operation remains subject to the platform rating, interlocks and site procedures.

How long does a custom MCC take?

Lead times depend on assembly size, platform, engineering requirements and component availability. We confirm the expected programme during quotation and update it as engineering and procurement progress. See our full lead-time guide for what shifts the timeline.

Do you handle communications and PLC integration?

Yes. We wire and commission Profibus, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP and Modbus RTU to your PLC system. For Schneider PLC integration we build with Modicon M340 and M580 process controllers paired with X80 I/O modules. We can also support existing Advantys distributed I/O systems where required. AS-Interface and parallel-wired safety modules supported on request. PLC hardware itself is usually housed in a separate control cubicle either attached to the MCC or remote-mounted, we can build that cubicle too. See our automation and control page for PLC and SCADA work.

What standards do your MCCs comply with?

MCC assemblies are designed and manufactured in line with AS/NZS 61439. Installation and cable-selection requirements are considered against applicable project standards, including AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 3008 where relevant. Simotrol and Logstrup system documentation supports the selected design, and relevant FAT and verification records can be supplied with the assembly.