DIS-TRAN has been an industry leader in the design and supply of high-voltage, open-air substations and switchyards since 1965. We fuse exceptional technical expertise with fast, friendly service standards, so that every project can spark greater success and business results for you. In addition to custom substation projects, DIS-TRAN's vast experience has led to the development of innovative products and services, such as pre-fabricated bus systems and factory-built substations, yielding efficient, safe and cost sensitive installations. At DIS-TRAN, we emphasize a collaborative approach that's conducive to completing your project; done your way, right the first time, every time. At each phase from development through close-out, we deliver innovative designs, efficient material logistics and profitable partnering strategies. 

The three case studies below are examples of how we strive to make the impossible possible.

Case Study: Rosamond Substation
DIS-TRAN gave this customer two options for their substation project: pre-assembled skid-mounted or traditional "stickbuilt." They went with skid-mounted substations. DIS-TRAN fully marshaled the project (with the steel built just across the street by our sister company, DIS-TRAN Steel), so we gathered all materials in our warehouse and assembled the equipment there, then mounted everything onto the skids for shipping. The subsequent 1,700-mile cross-country journey to the job-site was a breeze. Our engineering and logistics teams worked hand-in-glove from day one to ensure the assembled equipment could ultimately go on the truck safely, with no permits or re-routing required. (That saved half the typical cost and time of shipping right there.) Then, once the equipment arrived on site, all they had to do was grab it with cranes, set in place and bolt down.

Case Study: Canadian Wind Project
In this 121kV station project, DIS-TRAN worked hard to save our customer field construction time due to a shortage of specialty craft laborers in the area. In addition to our standard scope of work (the steel structures and everything that attaches to them), this project also required engineering and design work required to pre-fabricate the rigid and flexible bus systems to eliminate the need of an aluminum welder on-site. DIS-TRAN rose to the occasion. Utilizing 3D Modeling software, we were able to create detailed drawings for the aluminum bus assembly. At our Project Service Center, DIS-TRAN's welders were able to take those details and produce all of the bus work, pre-fabricated, resulting in high quality rigid and flexible bus delivered to the customer. This process eliminated the need for our customer to find an aluminum welder at a location with labor shortages. It also saved the customer weeks of construction time, since even in blustery weather conditions the bus system was installed in just two days!

Case Study: Carver Substation (Pictured)
DIS-TRAN turns mountains into molehills with skid-mounted substations. The utility requested an innovative solution to an age-old problem: time. Specifically, how could we offset their lengthy permitting process? Difficult but doable: DIS-TRAN delivered designs and materials to our partner contractor to pre-assemble substation structures and mount them onto skids while the end-user utility awaited permits. By the time permitting was done and the actual job-site opened, the equipment was already assembled and mounted for transport. Instead of facing a mountain of work awaiting them, the contractor and utility were able to start installing everything right then and there. This approach saved more than just enormous time in the yard: the skids also reduced the number of foundations needed.

Please contact us today to learn how DIS-TRAN can make a DIFFERENCE for you and your next project.

Contact:
Hanna Gueringer
Business Development Coordinator
Tel: 318.427.9364
Email: Hanna.Gueringer@Distran.com