GPC: Power scaled up
A single scalable platform from 40A to 870A for power control
The evolution of power control for the industrial energy transition
The energy transition from fossil-fuel-based heating systems to electric heating technologies is reshaping many intensive industrial processes. This shift requires the management of increasingly higher electrical loads, making power control a strategic element in ensuring efficiency, reliability and sustainability.
To meet evolving requirements, Gefran is expanding its GPC power controller range with the new 720A and 870A sizes, extending the series from 600A up to 870A and providing a single, scalable platform for the most demanding industrial electric heating applications.
Designed for the most energy-intensive applications
The growing adoption of industrial electric heating systems requires solutions capable of controlling large electrical loads with precision, reliability and high efficiency.
The new GPC sizes have been developed for high-power applications such as metal heat treatment, high-temperature industrial furnaces, electric heating systems for the Oil & Gas industry, and complex multi-zone thermal processes.
With current ratings up to 870A, higher power levels can be managed using fewer devices, simplifying system design and enabling the development of larger electric heating installations that previously required more complex architectures.
High power density, maximum compactness
As electrical loads increase, so does the need to concentrate more power in less space. The GPC series is designed to deliver outstanding power density by combining high current ratings with a compact footprint.
For machine builders, system integrators and end users, this translates into greater design flexibility, the ability to increase installed power, and more efficient use of panel space.
Key benefits:
- Compact design for optimized panel space utilization;
- Reduced costs associated with electrical cabinets, wiring and infrastructure;
- Ability to install two GPC units in the space typically required for a conventional power controller, increasing power density while reducing the overall system footprint.
Thanks to its high power density and compact dimensions, GPC also simplifies retrofit and revamping projects, allowing plants to increase installed power and modernize existing systems without requiring additional cabinet space.
One scalable platform from 40A to 870A
A single platform means simplified configuration procedures, technological continuity and greater efficiency throughout the entire plant lifecycle.
The expansion of the GPC range provides a concrete response to the growing demand for higher power levels in industrial electric heating applications. The new 720A and 870A sizes make it possible to control larger furnaces, manage more heating zones, increase plant productivity, and address high-power applications that require advanced and scalable power control solutions.