Compact, Reliable, and Ready to Deploy
A power skid is a self-contained, prefabricated system that brings critical electrical distribution equipment, such as transformers, switchgear, batteries, power supplies, generators, and control systems, together on a durable steel frame. By integrating these components before they reach the jobsite, power skids can simplify installation, accelerate deployment, and provide a compact power solution for demanding environments such as data centers, construction sites, and remote operations.
RDI’s next-generation power skids are designed around the realities of complex, schedule-driven projects. Rather than fabricating structural support for electrical equipment in the field, customers receive a precision-engineered skid designed and manufactured to support their planned equipment layout. This approach can help reduce onsite structural fabrication and coordination, make better use of limited space, and streamline preparation for customer equipment integration and installation.
Each skid can be engineered around the customer’s equipment requirements, including generators, transformers, switchgear, control systems, and other essential components. RDI manufactures the structural skid to provide a cohesive, space-efficient platform, while the customer is responsible for integrating the electrical equipment onto the skid.
For data centers, construction projects, remote operations, and other mission-critical applications, the value of a power skid goes beyond portability. RDI combines thoughtful engineering, prefabrication, and structural skid design to help customers address important project challenges such as tight schedules, limited site space, complex equipment coordination, and the need for a durable platform for critical power equipment.
By providing a single engineered structural platform for customer-integrated equipment, RDI power skids can help reduce field fabrication requirements, simplify equipment layout and coordination, and support efficient deployment. Whether you’re expanding data center capacity, supporting a temporary or remote site, or developing infrastructure where dependable power is essential, RDI delivers custom power skid structures built for the project’s application and installation requirements.
At RDI Enclosures, delivering a power skid is only part of the commitment. RDI brings engineering expertise, a quality-driven approach, and responsive customer support to every project—helping customers confidently deploy and operate critical power infrastructure. From initial design and integration through installation and ongoing service, RDI stands behind its products and works alongside customers throughout the life of their equipment.
RDI’s experienced engineers and technicians understand the challenges involved in designing and fabricating a structural platform for critical electrical equipment. The team works closely with customers to understand project requirements and develop power skid solutions that account for customer equipment layout and integration requirements, space constraints, site conditions, structural needs, and deployment schedules.
That hands-on expertise helps translate equipment layouts and project requirements into a cohesive, purpose-built skid, reducing structural fabrication complexity in the field and giving customers greater confidence that the platform is designed for the demands of the application.
Quality at RDI extends beyond selecting dependable components and materials. It is built into the engineering, fabrication, and quality control process. Attention to detail throughout production helps ensure that each power skid meets project requirements and is prepared to perform in demanding operating environments.
Before delivery, skid assemblies undergo thorough inspection and quality checks to help identify potential fabrication issues before they reach the field. The result is a durable structural platform designed to support customer equipment integration while helping reduce onsite fabrication challenges and disruptions.
RDI’s commitment does not end when a power skid leaves the facility. The team stands behind its products and remains a resource for customers after delivery, providing responsive assistance throughout installation and operation.
From initial consultation and project coordination to troubleshooting, maintenance, and future upgrades, RDI provides ongoing support to help customers protect their investment and keep critical equipment performing as intended. When requirements evolve or challenges arise, customers have an experienced partner they can turn to—not simply an equipment supplier.
RDI continually evaluates new technologies, components, and engineering approaches that can improve power skid performance, integration, deployment, and serviceability. Innovation is focused on solving real project challenges, not adding complexity for its own sake.
By combining proven engineering practices with evolving power technologies, RDI develops solutions that can adapt to changing infrastructure requirements while continuing to prioritize reliability, efficiency, and long-term value.
2. Cost-Effective:
Prefabrication significantly reduces on-site construction time and associated costs. This streamlined process allows for competitive pricing without compromising quality. By reducing the need for extensive on-site work, potential delays and unexpected expenses are minimized, ensuring projects stay on budget.
3. Quick Deployment:
The modular design of power skids allows for rapid deployment, which is crucial in minimizing disruption to operations. This is especially important in emergency situations where quick power restoration is essential. Skids are delivered ready to install, reducing the time needed for setup and commissioning. This means operations can get up and running faster, with minimal downtime.
4. Customizable:
Every industry has unique requirements, and power skids are fully customizable to meet specific needs. From the choice of components to the layout of the skid, solutions are created to fit exact specifications. Customization options include different power ratings, control systems, and environmental protections, ensuring that the power skid is perfectly suited to the operational environment.
Power skids are versatile and can be used across various industries, including:
Providing reliable power in remote and harsh environments, ensuring continuous operation of critical equipment.
Ensuring uninterrupted power supply for critical IT infrastructure, protecting against data loss and downtime.
Supporting production lines with consistent and reliable power, helping to maintain productivity and efficiency.
Delivering emergency power solutions for hospitals and medical facilities, ensuring patient safety and operational continuity.
Enhancing grid stability and providing backup power during outages, supporting essential services and infrastructure.
RDI Enclosures is your full-service partner for your custom power skid solution. We can build your skid quickly and precisely as we use prefabricated, turnkey solutions that reduce timelines and costs. You will work directly with our engineering and project teams every step of the way on your project.
To get started, simply submit a request and we will contact you right away. We will then consult with you on your application needs, environment, and goals for the skid. Our team of engineers will custom-build your skid to meet your precise project specifications, ensuring the skid is built to industry codes and high-quality standards.
You can trust RDI Enclosures for high-quality engineering, fabrication, and testing of every product we produce. We are no strangers to new builds, upgrades, or complex power challenges. We are part of The RDI Group, which has been using advanced engineering, creative design, and industrial expertise to solve problems for more than 120 years.
What sets us apart is the depth of our cross-industrial expertise, the quality of our work, and our comprehensive support. We provide solutions that are engineered to protect the most critical industrial operations in use today. Our clients depend on us and we deliver. Start your project with us today.
• With years of industry experience, the knowledge and expertise to deliver superior power solutions is assured. The team of engineers and technicians are dedicated to ensuring power needs are met with precision and care.
• Staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies ensures that solutions are always at the cutting edge.
• Only the best components and materials are used to ensure power skids meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Each unit undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it can withstand the demands of operations.
• The commitment to quality means power skids can be trusted to deliver reliable performance, day in and day out.
• The team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. From initial consultation to post-installation support, assistance is provided every step of the way.
• Comprehensive support services, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades, ensure power skids continue to operate at peak performance.
• Staying at the forefront of technology, incorporating the latest advancements into power skids to provide the most efficient and reliable solutions.
• The commitment to innovation means always looking for ways to improve products and services, ensuring the best possible power solutions are received.
A power skid is a prefabricated structural platform engineered and manufactured to support electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and control panels. RDI builds the skid itself; the customer integrates the electrical equipment onto the platform. This approach can reduce onsite structural fabrication and provide a coordinated base for installation within a protected facility.
Prefabricated power skids offer several advantages, including faster project timelines, reduced on-site labor, improved quality control, and minimized downtime. Because systems are factory-assembled and tested before delivery, they arrive ready for rapid deployment, helping organizations accelerate commissioning while maintaining consistent performance and compliance with industry standards.
Power skids are widely used across industries that require reliable, scalable power distribution. Common applications include data centers, oil and gas operations, utilities, renewable energy projects, manufacturing facilities, and telecommunications infrastructure. These systems are especially valuable in remote environments where quick deployment and durability are critical.
Power skids and E-houses serve different purposes. A power skid is an open structural platform designed for installation inside a protected environment, with customer-supplied electrical equipment integrated onto the skid. An E-house is an enclosed structure designed to house and protect electrical equipment from exterior environmental conditions. The choice depends on whether the equipment requires an enclosure or will be installed within an already protected facility.
Yes. Power skids can be customized to meet the electrical, physical, and operational requirements of a specific project. Depending on the application, a skid can be engineered to integrate components such as transformers, switchgear, generators, control systems, batteries, and other power distribution equipment into a single coordinated platform.
Customization can also address factors such as available footprint, power capacity, equipment configuration, connection points, environmental conditions, mobility, and installation requirements.