BNS Power
Lifecycle solutions
Our integrated approach covers the entire life of your power system: design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and strategic retrofit, with one team accountable throughout.
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Design & Engineering
Nothing starts from a catalog. Our Licensed Professional Engineers bring maritime defense expertise to every project, designing power distribution systems to your specification that meet the most stringent military specifications, and adapting the same designs for land-based installations. We specialize in custom-engineered solutions that integrate advanced protective schemes, control systems and SCADA, with a design philosophy that emphasizes operational efficiency through intelligent automation.
Engineering capabilities
- Short circuit analysis
- Coordination studies
- Flash hazard analysis
- Load flow analysis
- Harmonic studies
- System stability analysis
- Grounding design
- Motor starting analysis
- Engineering documentation
02
Precision Manufacturing
We manufacture a full range of mission-critical electrical systems in Sumter, South Carolina, built to exceed military and ABS-NVR specifications with rigorously tested components. Comprehensive in-house quality assurance includes extensive factory testing on specialized equipment that simulates actual shipboard operating conditions.
Product range
- 450V low voltage switchboards
- Medium voltage switchgear (6,600V and 4,160V)
- Marine motor controllers
- Group / motor control centers
- Control / relay panels
- Multi-function monitors
03
Expert Installation
Precision installation is critical to the long-term reliability and safety of mission-critical power systems. Our teams perform meticulous integration with careful calibration and comprehensive verification, ensuring full compliance with military specifications and optimizing functionality and resilience in demanding environments.
Installation services
- Switchboard commissioning
- I/O testing and verification
- Control system integration
- Power system startup
- Performance validation
- Crew training and familiarization
04
Precision Maintenance
Our Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) programs go beyond calendar-driven preventive maintenance. Statistical trending (control charting, CUSUM, exponentially weighted moving averages), a comprehensive testing suite and risk-based decision models determine the true condition of your equipment and the right time to act. Our CBM programs have demonstrated up to a 50% reduction in maintenance labor hours while improving overall system reliability.
Maintenance services
- Protective relay calibration, time/travel analysis
- Circuit breaker testing and mechanical diagnostics
- Transformer DGA and oil quality assessment
- Switchboard commissioning and infrared thermography
- Arc flash analysis and safety system verification
- Motor circuit analysis and vibration studies
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies
- Custom procedure development and documentation
05
Strategic Retrofit
Mission-critical electrical systems must adapt to evolving operational needs. Our retrofit expertise upgrades existing systems to current military standards while integrating modern control capabilities, with careful planning to maintain operational continuity and minimize disruption.
Retrofit services
- Automation upgrades
- Control system modernization
- Power distribution enhancements
- Equipment end-of-life replacement
- Compliance-driven modifications
- Power quality improvements
- System expansion capability
Benefits
What single-source lifecycle accountability buys you
Enhanced reliability
Reduced risk of unexpected failure and longer equipment life, because the people maintaining the system know how it was designed.
Integrated safety
Safety is built into every stage, from design through maintenance, with standards and protocols that exceed industry requirements.
Lower total cost of ownership
Proactive maintenance, strategic upgrades and lifecycle planning reduce long-term cost while maximizing performance and lifespan.
Single-source accountability
One partner across all phases means streamlined communication, consistent quality and unified responsibility.
Future ready
Flexible architectures that adapt to changing operational needs without complete replacement.
Military heritage
An American-made, veteran-owned foundation that understands our work directly affects operational readiness and the safety of the people who depend on it.
Ready to discuss your lifecycle needs?
From a single engineering study to a multi-year maintenance program.