When it comes to electrical equipment companies many of us non-electricians are at a loss as to exactly what it is that they do or sell. Electrical equipment and components are a mystery to those of us who do not work with them. Entering a manufacturing facility is overwhelming to most industrial spectators. There are…
Read more November 12, 2015Many hydropower plants have been in service for 60 or more years with circuit breakers that are well beyond their expected service life. Some of these circuit breaker designs require more maintenance over time and genuine replacement parts are often not available, potentially resulting in improper circuit breaker function, downtime and increased maintenance expenses. Additionally,…
Read more October 30, 2015It is necessary, in any manufacturing environment to maintain and repair the equipment that is used in the operation of the business. Preventative maintenance is done to keep machines working properly and to avoid safety issues. Equipment that is not taken care of properly and then in turn becomes damaged can lead to unnecessary downtime,…
Read more October 30, 2015Electrical components are somewhat of a mystery for most of us. In most of our everyday lives and jobs we don’t deal with the need to know a lot about various electrical components. That is until they stop functioning and we are hindered in what we can and cannot do. No one thinks about the electricity…
Read more August 26, 2015In accordance to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all electrical wiring and equipment must be in accordance with NFPA 70. Electricity is hazardous and all employees working with transformers are subject to protection. This is unless it is an existing installation which can be allowed to continue in service based on authorization of the…
Read more August 26, 2015One mystery that stumps many of us is the usage of fuses in electrical components residentially and commercially. Most of the confusion surrounds the voltage, Watts, ratings and labels. Below we will look at fuses in greater detail to offer guidelines on working out the correct fuse for every situation. What is a Fuse? Fuses are…
Read more July 29, 2015Consumers, manufactures and business organizations all look for ways in which they can save both time and money without taking away from the derived value. One way these groups accomplish this is by putting in place a variety of preventative maintenance programs. There are several methods used to put these programs in place. A prime…
Read more July 29, 2015In manufacturing each and every department holds significant value to the company as a whole. Some may say two in particular hold more: human resource and machinery. In manufacturing machines are used to meet your supply and demand. In order to ensure maximum productivity these machines must be taken care of and maintained. Machine maintenance…
Read more June 15, 2015In manufacturing it is important to extend the life of your equipment. The return on investment is examined in great detail even before pieces are purchased. The equipment alone can’t be held responsible for this feat; the people running the machines need to be responsible to perform regular, routine maintenance as well. To ensure a…
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