1. IEM Industrial Electrical Mfg. (Canada) Inc.
IEM Canada is a subsidiary of IEM US who is North America’s largest independent full-line manufacturer of electrical distribution and power quality equipment.
Tradition. Technology. Innovation.

2. TRADITION. TECHNOLOGY. INNOVATION.
IEM began business in a barn on a family ranch in Fremont, CA.
Original team in 1950
The Barn – Original plant in 1950 2

3. TRADITION. TECHNOLOGY. INNOVATION.
IEM grew along with Silicon Valley, moving to a 12,000 sq ft facility in 1957, expanding to 70,000 sq ft in 1980 and to 105,000 sq ft in 2003 with offices on the East Coast and Western Canada.

4. TRADITION. TECHNOLOGY. INNOVATION.
IEM has been solving power distribution challenges for HP, Apple, and dozens of prominent companies since they were start-ups.
A dedicated research division in Canada keeps IEM at the forefront of electrical distribution development.
New LV Switchboard installation for AT&T – Hayward, CA 4

5. TRADITION. TECHNOLOGY. INNOVATION.
IEM pioneered the use of fully integrated CAD and manufacturing systems, beginning in 1979 with the first CAD/CAM system for electrical equipment metal fabrication. 5

6. TRADITION. TECHNOLOGY. INNOVATION.
IEM developed the medium voltage vacuum breaker in the 1980’s, pioneered the use of breakers on 21kV systems, and was the first to design a 3000A free standing breaker for utilities. 6

7. TRADITION. TECHNOLOGY. INNOVATION.
At IEM today, tradition and technology still drive innovation.
Products like state-of-the-art paralleling switchgear and medium voltage fully front- accessible arc resistant switchgear are the results of this process. 7

8. IEM’s Unique Parallel Manufacturing System
IEM’s unique parallel manufacturing system allows complete flexibility and modification at any stage of the manufacturing process. This IEM Difference results in shorter manufacturing cycles, increased flexibility after start of production, and easy integration of special designs.

9. IEM’s Unique Parallel Manufacturing System
Several manufacturing elements staged simultaneously
All fabrication and finish in one location
Parts produced at any point after design
Redundant operations for powder coat
Results in:
Shorter manufacturing cycles
More flexibility after manufacturing starts
Easy integration of special designs 9

10. IEM Positioning 10

11. IEM Electrical Single Line Product Scope

12. IEM Product Scope Utility/Unit Substations Transformers
Arc Resistant Switchgear
Low Voltage Switchgear
Medium Voltage Switchgear
Paralleling Switchgear
PLC based Control Systems
IEM Generator Controllers
Panel boards & CDPs
Custom Walk-in Assemblies
12/24VDC Battery Chargers

13. Distribution and Lighting Panelboards
Flexibility to integrate a wide range of components including surge suppression equipment, custom metering, receptacles, and more
Up to 84 circuits in one panel
Vertically mounted main and sub-feed circuit breakers
Single phase and three phase
Complete line of UL Listed interiors with 200% rated neutrals for non-linear loads

14. Switchboards Exceeding Industry Standards
Devices can be individually (vertically) or group (panel/horizontally) mounted
Custom sheet metal and bus flexibility for busway and transformer connections
Rigid frame construction isolating bus and breaker assemblies from enclosure

15. Switchboards Exceeding Industry Standards
Options include automatic transfer switches, TVSS, distribution transformers, and PLC or relay based transfer schemes
Voltage ranges 120V to 600V Ampacity 400A to 6000A

16. Low Voltage Switchgear
Industry leading power circuit breakers
Indoor, outdoor non walk-in and outdoor walk-in enclosures
Extensive variety of durable color finishes, using state-of-the-art electrostatic powdercoat paint process
Power circuit breakers can be mounted in a fixed or draw-out configuration
Voltage ranges 240V to 600V; Ampacity 800A to 6000A

17. New MV Metal-Clad Switchgear (Front Connected)
IEM VESTA-AR Switchgear
Rated Voltage: 5-15kV
Current: A
VM-1 circuit breaker technology – ABB
Full front accessibility
Smallest footprint on the market (24” x 96” x 60”)
Monoblock capacity for 2 sets CT’s on line & load
Arc-resistant option available
UL Listed, Arc Resistance ANSI/IEEE and IEC 62271

18. Medium Voltage Switchgear
Available in 5, 15, and 27 kV 18 18

19. MV Metal-Clad Switchgear (Circuit Breaker Assemblies)
Voltage 2400V to 27kV
Ampacity 600A to 3000A
Available vacuum circuit breakers with optional choice of manufacturers
Rear access for load and incoming connections
Compartmentalized construction with breaker compartment for each device
Unit substation primaries
Indoor or outdoor non walk-in and outdoor walk-in enclosures

20. MV Metal-Enclosed Switchgear (Fusible Load Interrupters)
Voltage 2400V to 27kV
Ampacity 600A to 3000A
Rear access for load and incoming connections
Compartmentalized construction
Unit substation primaries
Indoor or outdoor non walk-in and outdoor walk-in enclosures

21. Unit Substations
Converts distribution voltages to utilization voltages in any configuration up to 27kV
Maximum flexibility with wide range of components and ratings
Indoor or outdoor assemblies/construction
Primary disconnect switch or circuit breaker up to 27kV
Configures to any transformer manufacturer available

22. Paralleling Switchgear
Integrates protection, metering, control and switching
Allows maximum flexibility resulting in reduced energy costs, operational reliability, and uninterruptible maintenance
Unlimited Design Options and Features
Load priority control
Generator priority control
Custom Operator Interface screens
Remote communications
Utility paralleling

23. Custom Assemblies
Custom Distribution Centers enable the integration of components or products tailored to address a variety of unique system needs
Walk in enclosures
Shore Power Switchgear
Emergency Fused Coordination Panels
Generator Cable Tap Boxes

24. Switchgear Technical Specifications
IEM equipment passes stringent earthquake survival testing by the Southwest Research Institute and is fully qualified to worst-case response spectrum
Meets or exceeds ANSI, IEEE, NEMA standards
Listed to appropriate UL and CSA standards
Tested to short time rating for 30 cycles (0.5secs)
Tested to short circuit rating for 4 cycles (0.67secs)
High density fully rated bus

25. All IEM Equipment Is Seismic Qualified
IEM Low Voltage Switchgear, PIU Panels, and PIE Panels passed stringent earthquake survival testing by the Southwest Research Institute

26. Fully Rated Bus Superior Bussing
Fully rated based on density not temp rating
1000A/in2 for copper
750A/in2 for aluminum
In-house forming, bending and punching

27. Superior Enclosures Each designed for a specific application
Rigid and square enclosure, limits distortion
Dimension flexibility
Aluminum, stainless, galvanized steel
Custom powder coating paint finish

28. Metal Finishing Process Extends Product Life
State of the art powder coat finishing system
5-Stage washer improves salt spray resistance to 3000hrs; exceeds industry requirement
System is self-contained with no discharge of waste water

29. IEM Canada Specializes in Paralleling Switchgear and Control System Design
IEM Canada was formed in 2007 as the new Canadian Sales, Service/Parts and local Manufacturing Center for IEM US.
As an extension of the parent company, IEM Canada specializes in the design engineering and development of paralleling switchgear, protection and controls while offering all of IEM’s proven products and services.
IEM Switchgear was recently installed at Canada Place, Vancouver , Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, B.C. and other cities across Canada

30. IEM Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification for its Quality Management System

31. IEM Canada 24/7 Emergency Service
To access IEM Canada 24/7 Emergency Services
Please call (778) To

32. Committed to Green
IEM is committed to maximize the use and minimize waste of our precious natural resources. Conditioning and distributing electrical energy efficiently while minimizing loss.
Energy savings, waste reduction, recycling, water conservation, pollution prevention – all of these factors along with our unique ability to deliver innovative power solutions to an energy hungry world – enable IEM to make a sustainable difference.

33. The IEM Difference Proven track record, responsive, experienced staff
Flexible, comprehensive solutions
Leading-edge CAD software and tech support
Components sourced from leading manufacturers
Testing that exceeds industry standards

34. IEM Delivers
For over 50 years, IEM has been delivering best-in-class electrical distribution systems for industries across the U.S. and Canada.
We’d like to apply this expertise to your power distribution challenge.