Electrical equipment can become the critical path long before construction begins. VAWN’s U.S. Electrical Equipment Lead Time Index, updated August 13, 2026, reports market benchmarks of 44 weeks for medium-voltage switchgear, 54 weeks for low-voltage switchgear, 30 weeks for distribution transformers, 27 weeks for busway, and more than 160 weeks for large power and substation transformers.
GEIS North America offers selected switchgear, transformer, breaker, and enclosure configurations with lead times as short as three to ten weeks. Actual timing depends on equipment ratings, standards, certification, and the approved project scope. VAWN’s figures are broad U.S. market benchmarks; GEIS lead times apply to the specific configurations shown below, so the two sets of figures are not direct product-to-product comparisons.
U.S. market benchmarks
These figures describe broad equipment categories in the U.S. market. They do not predict the delivery date of a specific GEIS order.
| Equipment category | VAWN U.S. market benchmark | GEIS estimate | GEIS configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium-voltage switchgear | 44 weeks | 8–10 weeks | MAST Gear · 15 kV · 1200/2000 A |
| Low-voltage switchgear | 54 weeks | 6–8 weeks | MLS · selected IEC configurations |
| Distribution / pad-mount transformers | 30 weeks | 8 weeks* | WaveCast / WaveFlo · selected configurations |
| Busduct / busway | 27 weeks | No published estimate | GEIS-X Busway · T2 copper conductors · B-class 130°C insulation |
| Large power / substation transformers | 160+ weeks | 8 weeks* | WaveCast / WaveFlo distribution transformers · up to 12.5 MVA · type-tested, non-listed |
VAWN market data updated August 13, 2026. GEIS estimates apply to specific configurations and are not directly comparable category averages. * The 8-week GEIS figure is for WaveCast/WaveFlo distribution transformers up to 12.5 MVA; it is not a lead time for large power or substation transformers. No published GEIS lead-time estimate is available for GEIS-X Busway. VAWN reports one medium-voltage switchgear benchmark, not a separate load-interrupter-gear figure.
GEIS product availability and lead times
Lead times and readiness apply to the ratings and configurations listed. Certification is configuration-specific; confirm the required listing for the exact equipment before purchase.
Type-tested · non-listed identifies equipment that has completed type testing but does not carry a product listing for that configuration. Where a project requires UL, CSA, or another listing, select a listed configuration that meets the specification.
Switchgear
Transformers
GEIS lead time · 8 weeks
WaveCast and WaveFlo transformers
Selected distribution transformer configurations
Type-tested · non-listed
Breakers
GEIS lead time · 4–6 weeks
SecoVac generator breaker
15 kV · up to 5000 A / 50 kA
Type-tested · non-listed
Enclosures and safety
Readiness depends on the configuration
Other ratings and configurations are in development, including higher-rated MAST Gear and SecoVac VB2+ variants, a 38 kV SecoMac option, and additional North American listings for low-voltage panels and power centers. Availability and certification vary by model; contact GEIS to confirm the configuration that meets your project requirements.
Questions to settle before setting the schedule
- What voltage, current, and short-circuit ratings are required?
- Which standards and certification listings must the exact configuration meet?
- Are enclosure and environmental ratings fixed?
- When are drawings due for approval, and is a production slot reserved?
- Does lead time start at order, approved drawings, or release to production?
- Which shipping terms and site delivery date are included?
Plan early. Confirm the scope.
Market benchmarks show why electrical equipment belongs in early project planning. GEIS offers ready configurations across switchgear, transformers, breakers, and enclosures. Confirm ratings, listings, drawing milestones, production slot, and delivery terms for your project before finalizing the schedule.
For a configuration-specific schedule, send GEIS your one-line diagram, equipment ratings, required standards and listings, enclosure requirements, and target delivery date through the North America contact page. Review the GEIS product catalog.