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Why is Asset Recovery Important?

Electrical plants can house a plethora of dangerous components and parts, and when one is torn down, for whatever reason, often what is left behind can be troubling for more than one party. Asset recovery is a very important step in this process and is something one should consider when dealing with large-scale tear-down projects….

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Electrical Component Shipments Rise in 2019

2019 has seen a somewhat steady growth in the shipments of electrical components, but June was a particularly great month for growth. According to the Illinois Business Daily (https://ilbusinessdaily.com/stories/513165468-shipments-of-electrical-equipment-appliances-and-components-climb-1-percent-in-june), shipments of electrical components crossed the 1% growth mark, with a total dollar amount adding up to $11.8 billion in the month of June. The publication…

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Being Safe Around Circuit Breakers

Electricity is a dangerous concept and can be deadly if not handled properly. This may seem obvious but plenty of circuit boards these days are equipped with hundreds of amps, which can cause issues if not leveled properly by a current limiter. This is especially important due to the volatile nature of electricity and how…

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Questions That Are Important to Ask When Buying Electrical Surplus Inventory Online

When a project is cancelled, warehouses are liquidated, or there are manufacturing overruns an electrical surplus inventory is generated.  Local surplus dealers were once the only sellers of electrical surplus inventory.  Today however, surplus equipment can be purchased through e-commerce platforms.  It is important you should proceed with caution when you come across surplus electrical…

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Testing Relay Switches

When working with any type of electrical component, safety is a key element.  There are regulations in place by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, NERC, that require components within transformer stations that are tested every six years.  In this installment from Utility Products, “Relay Test Switches” you can get an overview on safely testing…

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Installing Bus Duct Properly

Bust duct, also known as busways, is created from a sheet of metal with the busbar made of copper or aluminum. Bus duct conducts electrical currents, which is their main purpose when used in manufacturing. Many companies manufacture bus duct; one of the most popular suppliers is Square D.  Not only does Square D manufacture…

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Introducing World’s First Digital Circuit Breaker

Technology continues to change the world that we all live in and that doesn’t stop when talking about the electrical world as well. The world’s first and only digital circuit breaker certified for commercial use has been introduced by the company Atom Power. This new breakthrough will not only make power easier to manage but…

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Diagnosis Is A Key Element In The Process of Reconditioning

Electrical components are quite complicated in their nature.  There are dozens of moving pieces, working together to create a working electrical device from computers to panel switches, transformers and bus ducts, electrical products are intricate in nature. It is important with any electronic device that we are able to find and replace components that have…

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Preventive Maintenance Keeps Equipment Running Longer

Heavy machinery used in manufacturing requires continual maintenance in order to keep it running at peak efficiency.  Poorly maintained machinery will run poorly and breakdowns cost money not only for repairs but also in downtime.  When machinery is not maintained, safety is compromised.  Professional Tips for Maintaining Machinery and Electrical in Manufacturing Keep Up to…

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