The digital transformation of energy management
Read moreAs electrical consumption continues to rise, OEMs can help industrial users make smart energy management decisions by ensuring their critical systems are digital-ready.
Safety by design in 3 easy steps
Read moreIndustrial accidents involving electricity and electrified equipment are one of the leading causes of lost hours and employee fatalities. By choosing the right electrical components, panelboard OEMs can help customers promote workplace safety.
4 Steps to calculate short circuit current ratings in industrial control panels
short circuit current ratings
Frank Basciano
Global Product Manager
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This is an update of a 2020 article written by Marcelo E. Valdes, PE, IEEE Fellow Applications Eng. Manager
ABB Electrification Business
Read moreShort circuit current ratings (SCCR) are a critical specification when designing industrial control panels. Determining the appropriate SCCR actually requires no calculations. Instead, there is a simple, four-step process to follow.
CHIPS Act creates opportunity for panel builders
Read moreThe CHIPS Act will open the floodgates of funding to increase domestic integrated circuit production. For panel builders, this creates a huge opportunity to serve production-equipment OEMs and chip-fabrication facility managers.
The basics of trip curves for panel builders
Read moreA critical but often confusing characteristic of miniature circuit breakers are trip curves. Knowing the basics of trip curves can ensure selecting the lowest-cost breaker that will provide the needed protection without nuisance tripping.
3 Solutions for power panels in semiconductor fabs
Read moreMachine builders serving the semiconductor industry face some particularly tough requirements for power quality and reliability. Read about three technologies available in panel components that can help meet those requirements.
Learn the 4 key benefits of plug-in breakers
Read morePlug-in technology is gaining wider acceptance among panelboard and switchboard equipment builders. They are capitalizing on the four big benefits of plug-in breakers to differentiate themselves with safer, more reliable products.
Choose enhanced breaker and controller options to build more-competitive panels
Read morePanel builders have many opportunities to incorporate smart, connected devices to make panels more functional and desirable to customers. In this article, we will examine the benefits and applications of 4 potential motor-protection-device configurations.
Three insights on ensuring compliance with UL standards for MCCs
Read moreBuilders and buyers of motor control centers (MCCs) rely on standards, notably UL 845, to ensure panel safety and functionality. This article provides insights and tips to help you better understand key elements of those standards.
What you need to know about miniature circuit breaker trip curves
Read moreOne of the critical criteria when selecting miniature circuit breakers is their trip curve. Awareness of these curves will help you select the right breakers for your applications, and diagnose potential nuisance tripping issues.
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