Understanding the importance of a short circuit protection and coordination study and an arc flash hazard assessment. A typical power distribution system for a large facility or campus is comprised of multiple distribution voltages and corresponding equipment. An incoming electrical service is provided by the local utility, which may consist of one or more utility…
Read more November 9, 2018There are several common myths surrounding the use of reconditioned electrical equipment and components. Is it really true that with the purchase of refurbished manufacturing equipment and parts can truly save companies time and money while also meeting environment goals? It is our goal in this installment to debunk several myths that surround the use…
Read more November 6, 2018Sponsored by Digi-Key and Phoenix Contact: Industrial power supplies that incorporate features such as SFB circuit breakers provide a better level of protection and overall reliability. In the last decade or so, significant advances have been made in the design of industrial power supplies and dc-dc converters, from the materials and device levels to size…
Read more October 19, 2018When it comes to maintaining an inventory of spare parts on hand many companies are reluctant. There are quite a few in management that wonder if it is counter intuitive while trying to control operating costs. The goal of all businesses, not just manufacturing, is to reduce expenses while increasing efficiency and many don’t see…
Read more October 17, 2018Railways and train operating companies can benefit from improved performance without having to redesign electrical equipment cabinets or change panels and connecting interfaces. Eaton has announced the global launch, at InnoTrans 2018 of ADR, of a new product family from Eaton’s Heinemann Hydraulic Magnetic Circuit Breakers (HMCB) range. Designed in Switzerland, ADR fills an important void in the company’s HMCB…
Read more October 4, 2018Buying refurbished electrical components such as circuit breakers, transformers, bus ducts and plugs is just one way that industrial manufacturers can save a great deal of money. The one aspect that needs to be seriously considered is where companies purchase refurbished electrical components. Buying from reputable refurbished manufacturers is a must when it comes to…
Read more October 2, 2018Learn the proper way to figure out why the power keeps pooping out in your house—as well as when to let an electrician do the sleuthing. Photo: istockphoto.com Q: Every few hours—sometimes minutes!—my living room and one side of my kitchen lose electrical power. Lamps won’t come on; I can’t make toast or watch television….
Read more September 21, 2018Manufacturing seems to be a term that covers several different companies within a wide range of industries. With such a wide variety of businesses, manufacturing facilities have a vast number of operational and safety practices they follow. There is a specific organization known as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that sets forth standards and…
Read more September 19, 2018Electrical data aids in monitoring breaker life and managing power A circuit breaker’s useful life varies greatly, depending on many factors. The harsh conditions in a mining operation might shorten a circuit breaker’s life to mere months. But it’s not uncommon to find factories with banks of them in use for decades. The key distinction…
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