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…
Read more June 18, 2019Technology 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…
Read more June 6, 2019Electrical 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…
Read more May 22, 2019Heavy 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 May 2, 2019Most business owners and homeowners alike don’t ever think about their circuit breaker. It isn’t until an event such as a loss of power occurs that we really even concern ourselves with the circuit breaker or its box. This, however, is a mistake that many make. In order to protect your home or business from…
Read more April 24, 2019As 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 April 5, 2019Last week saw more fires in Mumbai and elsewhere. The catch word, in all cases, was ‘Short Circuit’. But short circuits are not an ACT OF GOD. They are man-made, involving carelessness, negligence, monetary shortcuts and blatant flouting of the rules, sheer recklessness. The truth is that there is no need for a single short…
Read more March 29, 2019When 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 March 15, 2019A 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…
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