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.… Read more
Understanding Bus Plugs
If you are not an electrician or familiar with the terms used in the electric power fields, the products that make our homes and business run efficiently may be very mysterious. For some people, a bug plug sounds like its something the belongs in the automotive industry for actual busses? We are here today to… Read more
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… Read more
Installing Bus Ducts Properly
Bust ducts, known also as busways, are created from a sheet of metal with the busbar being made of copper or aluminum. Bus ducts conduct electrical currents, that is their main purpose when used in manufacturing. Many companies manufacture bus ducts, with the most popular supplier being Square D. Not only does Square D manufacture… Read more
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… Read more
More on Electrical Distribution Equipment Failure – Should It Be Kept or Discarded?
As we promised in our last installment, we will continue the discussion on equipment failure. We will continue to dive into various electrical components and how they work, their longevity, usage, and testing. Transformers Transformers are large scaled pieces of equipment that are used to either reduce or increase the voltage produced by a current. … Read more
Electrical Distribution Equipment Failure – Keep or Discard
When dealing with electrical equipment and components it is inevitable that they will fail, and you will have to deal with the consequences. The minute electrical equipment is put into place, from transformers to circuit breakers and panel switches and tap boxes, they start to decline. Deterioration of electrical products happens for a number of… Read more
Sorting Through The Misconceptions of Reconditioned Products
A lot of misconceptions surround products labeled as reconditioned, refurbished, and as-is. Reconditioned products are products that have been returned to the manufacturer or a third-party company to thoroughly be checked, taken apart, repaired, put back together, tested, and sold. They are unable to be sold as new without going through the refurbishing process, even… Read more
Benefits of Installing Refurbished Equipment
In a manufacturing facility there are many different pieces of equipment working in conjunction with one another to ensure the process runs smoothly. When one of the pieces breaks down and needs to be repaired or replaced time is of the essence in keeping downtime to a minimal. The goal for most facilities is to… Read more
How Will We Know if We Should Replace or Recondition Large Scaled Electrical Equipment?
Transformers are used in industrial and manufacturing settings as a way to control the electricity infrastructure within a facility. They are used to step up and power down different voltages of electricity to equipment throughout. The longevity of transformers comes down the environment in which they are ran and the amount of usage received. A… Read more