The Importance of Preventative Maintenance of Bus Ducts
Having an uninterrupted supply of electricity for customers is the main goal of a power generation industry to allow them to meet their demands. It can be very costly for a company to have any unplanned downtime due to any equipment failures. This is a fact when looking at bus duct systems since they effectively… 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
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
What Is an Air Breaker and How Do They Work?
Just as molded case circuit breakers, MCCB, air circuit breakers, ACB, is device that is in place to provide protection from an electrical surge or short-circuit. The main difference is the amps they protect; ACB can withstand higher short circuit currents and mechanical stress because of the arc extinguisher element then MCCB can. There are… Read more
Generator Tap Boxes: Instant Power During Power Outages
No matter what business you are in, be it manufacturing, banking, health care, or education a sudden change in the power situation can be a debacle. A loss of power means a loss of time, resources, and more so it is imperative to prepare for just such an occasion. To plan ahead to avoid an… Read more