W-Industries releases 38kV metal-clad switchgear for data centers and utilities
W-Industries has made its U.S.-engineered 38kV metal-clad switchgear available, saying it passed UL-witnessed tests under IEEE C37.20.2-2025. The Houston company cites tight supply for the 38kV class and plans higher-current versions.
W-Industries is offering 38kV metal-clad switchgear to data centers, behind-the-meter power projects and utilities. The Houston company says the equipment passed every UL-witnessed test under IEEE C37.20.2-2025, and that UL is issuing the certificate.
The switchgear uses ABB ADVAC 38kV draw-out circuit breakers. W-Industries says the design works with any relay platform, so buyers can keep their preferred protection and control equipment. The company designs and assembles the gear at its Houston facilities.
W-Industries says higher-current versions and an outdoor enclosure are in development. It also says it is working on standard configurations and an inventory model to shorten lead times.
For equipment buyers, ask whether the UL certificate will be in hand by your required delivery date, and whether your relay and protection preferences fit the offered design. If you need higher current ratings or an outdoor enclosure, confirm the development timeline before specifying. Ask how standard configurations and inventory could affect your lead time, and request the test documentation for your project's ratings.