What You Need To Know About Bus Plugs
Apr, 2023
Busways with bus plugs are convenient, low-cost, and reliable tools for distributing power in industrial facilities. Whether you’re using modern connections or obsolete, legacy-style busways, electrical.com can supply the electrical parts you need to keep your industrial equipment running and protected.
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The Basics of Electrical Fuses
Mar, 2023
Fuses are essential safety devices that protect against faults such as electrical overloads and short circuits. They are used in virtually every electrical system that involves voltages and currents high enough to be dangerous to personnel or equipment. Choosing the right fuse for the application requires a basic understanding of fuse operation and specification, especially in industrial settings,...
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Benefit From Reconditioning and Manufacturing
Jan, 2023
Reconditioning and remanufacturing are sustainable ways to keep equipment in good working condition, using fewer natural resources while generating less waste than buying new. Businesses are increasingly looking at reconditioning and remanufacturing for sustainability reasons, with the additional benefits of environmental protection, reduced raw materials costs, and more robust supply chains. Comp...
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The Basics of Electric Motor Control
Dec, 2022
Most engineers and industrial technicians are quite familiar with electric motors – those devices that accept electrical input to generate mechanical (typically rotational) output. After all, much of the modern world is powered by them: Electric motors are found in everything from consumer-grade blenders to electric vehicles to heavy industrial equipment. But how are all these motors controlled? U...
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Basics of Safety Switches and Disconnects
Sep, 2022
Safety switches and disconnects are available in a variety of sizes, configurations, and amperages. They can be purchased with either fuses or circuit breakers for an additional layer of protection.
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Certifications & Standards Governing Electric Motor Control
Sep, 2022
Producers, distributors, and users of certain electrical equipment such as motor controls must adhere to national and international standards. While most manufacturers and companies that use heavy equipment needing motor controls employ technicians certified in each set of standards, it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of standard requirements for the industry you work. In this article we g...
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The Basics of A Circuit Breaker
Jul, 2022
From home electrical systems to advanced industrial circuits, circuit breakers protect power systems from electrical power overloads, ground faults, arc faults, and other scenarios where electricity could pose a safety risk to people and property. In the case of a fault, circuit breakers interrupt the flow of electricity, limiting the energy available to cause damage. What types of circuit breaker...
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The Main Types Of Breaker Protections
Jun, 2022
There are many types of breaker protections used in breakers, receptacles, and other equipment as safety measures. The different types of protection are suited for specific applications, for example commercial and residential buildings use different types of breaker protection in breaker devices, receptacles, and more. While there are many types of circuit breakers with different breaker protectio...
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