Some panel builders are content to offer traditional, serviceable designs. Others position themselves as higher-value providers, offering panels with more functions and performance. They often achieve that by relying on smarter breakers.
Repair or replace? It’s a question repeatedly faced by plant engineers and maintenance managers. For power distribution equipment, there are four important considerations when making that decision.
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Combination Motor Controller (CMC) provide the four essential elements of motor branch circuit protection and control. Panel builders should understand the benefits and drawbacks of the five most popular CMC types.
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Most panel components are sourced based on electrical or functional specs, and then cost. But there are other factors to consider. Learn about three surprising benefits panel builders can realize by making smart component selections for food and beverage facilities.
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Facility managers with backup-power systems are like skydivers; they can’t know if the backup actually works until they need it. Using smart devices in power-control-system panels greatly increases backup-power system reliability.
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The automatic transfer switch has moved from a relatively mundane role in power distribution and control systems to being a major player. Read about three traits to consider to ensure you select the right ATS for your application.
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Providing UL 845 motor control centers represents a step up the value chain for UL 508A panel shops. But that step up into a new and potentially profitable market requires a smaller step than you might think.
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— Molly Hannigan OEM Sales Manager ABB Electrification Business
The pandemic greatly increased the use by manufacturers and distributors of digital and online tools to stay in touch with customers. Panel builders are using these digital tools for finding and buying panel components needed to keep production on track.
— Kevin Jordan Market Development Manager ABB AbilityTM
For facilities where power is critical and costly facility owners and managers rely on energy management systems (EMS) to better control their power distribution devices. Increased control is just one of three benefits of an EMS.
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When selecting the right low voltage power circuit breaker for an application, it is important to consider both short-circuit current ratings and short-time current ratings. Understanding these performance characteristics will help you choose between the various circuit breaker designs.
Smarter breakers enable higher-performing panels
Repair or replace your switchgear lineup: Four things to consider
Choose the right combination motor controller type for your next panel
Three ways the right panel components can reduce stress in food and beverage facilities
Boost the reliability of your backup-power control system
3 things to think about when selecting an automatic transfer switch
Could you get into the UL 845 motor control center panel market?
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Read moreRebecca Stamps, Product Marketing Manager LV & MV Motor Control, ABB
Digital tools for finding and buying panel components
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Read moreMolly Hannigan
OEM Sales Manager
ABB Electrification Business
3 big benefits of an energy management system
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Read moreKevin Jordan
Market Development Manager
ABB AbilityTM
Power circuit breaker ratings explained
Darryl Moser
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ABB Electrification Products Division