Entries by Matt Egan
Industrial Gas Detection Systems: Protecting your people, plant and production
Hazardous gases are an unavoidable part of many industrial operations. Whether they’re used in refrigeration systems, generated during manufacturing processes or present in confined spaces, they can pose serious risks to both people and business operations. The challenge is that many dangerous gases can’t be detected by human senses. Some are colourless, odourless and tasteless, […]
Motor Control Centres (MCCs): Improving Reliability, Safety and Performance
Your Motor Control Centre (MCC) is one of the most critical pieces of electrical infrastructure in your facility. It controls, protects and distributes power to the motors that drive your production, meaning when an MCC fails, the impact can range from lost productivity through to complete plant shutdown. Whether you’re operating a dairy processing plant, […]
The Shift to Electric Fleets is Already Happening – Are you set up for it?
With fuel prices bouncing around and ongoing uncertainty in supply, more sites are starting to seriously look at electrifying their fleets. Forklifts, yard vehicles, service fleets – it’s not just about sustainability anymore. It’s about controlling costs and reducing reliance on diesel. But here’s the reality most people hit pretty quickly: The vehicles are the easy […]
WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT – WILL YOUR GENERATOR BE READY?
With the increasing number of severe weather events across NZ, power outages are becoming more frequent – and less predictable. For many sites, a generator isn’t just a backup anymore. It’s critical infrastructure. But here’s the issue: A generator only protects your operation if it actually works when you need it. We regularly see generators […]
VSD Brake Resistors – Why they matter
If you’re running Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), brake resistors are one of those components that either quietly do their job… or cause you headaches when they’re wrong. So, what do they actually do? When a motor slows down, it doesn’t just stop – it turns into a generator and pushes energy back into the drive. That […]