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.
Read moreFor electrical OEMs, understanding UL 891 and UL 67 is vital for safe switchboard and panelboard designs. This article offers a practical overview of their differences and applications, focusing on compliance and innovation.
Read morePanels with higher AIC / SCCR ratings provide superior safety, helping protect employees and equipment while avoiding production losses and scrap. OEM machine builders and panel builders can pursue several paths to achieve those higher ratings.
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.
Read moreCircuit protection is a vital safeguard for people and assets. More than a century ago, the first electrical fuses designed to protect electrical systems against excessive currents were introduced. Since then, innovations in enhanced circuit protection solutions have made electrical power more efficient, reliable, and safer.
Read moreEnhancing EV charger uptime hinges on superior components, confronting reliability issues, and fortifying the charging infrastructure vital for the expanding electric vehicle sector.
Read moreWhen new UL standards are enacted, electrical component makers and OEMs need to ensure compliance. OEMs in the HVAC market should ensure their suppliers for contactors can meet the new UL60335-2-40 standard by the January 1, 2024 deadline.
Read moreThe apps available to monitor, manage, and maintain power control and protection devices offer instant benefits to both panel builders and end users. These apps also represent a simple but strong first step toward digitalization.
Read moreThe size and complexity of traditional, multi-component automatic transfer switches created issues for panel builders and OEMs. But today, there are compact, all-in-one switch solutions that open the door to new applications and markets.
Read moreEnergy costs are becoming an increasingly important consideration for facility managers when selecting motors and related control components for their conveyor systems. OEMs are taking notice and designing in the capability to monitor and manage power.
