With the heatwave sweeping across Europe, climate change and its impacts on our environment are a hot topic of discussion. Also featuring regularly in our news stories are the increasing cost of living; highlighting the tricky balance everyone is trying to find – maintaining economic growth while reducing our consumption of energy and other natural […]
Faults and breakdowns can cost your company a lot of time, and money. Finding the fault, and being able to repair it quickly and efficiently, is essential to minimising your downtime. Some of the common cause of industrial electrical faults include: Open circuit faults. These types of faults are often easily identified as some part […]
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While all machinery vibrates, monitoring vibration is vital to detecting machine damage in a timely manner to prevent costly break-downs. Unexpected equipment failures can be expensive and potentially catastrophic, resulting in unplanned production downtime, costly replacement of parts and safety and environmental concerns. Vibration monitoring transmitters and sensors use accelerometers to measure changes in amplitude, […]
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A motor is used to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy to power a range of processes from simple functions like powering a fan to industrial operations such as pumps, conveyors or agitators. Motors differ according to their power type (AC or DC) and their method of generating rotation. AC motors are used to drive […]
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Industrial pumps are designed specifically for use in harsh or heavy-duty applications. They move a range of material types, including water, wastewater, chemicals, oil, sludges, slurries and food. If correctly installed, they should operate for many years without issue. However as with any mechanical or electrical equipment, regular maintenance is the best defense against […]
Why is it that some electricians leave beautifully bundled wires at the end of the install and others a tangled mess of cables? What is the right way – Let those wires roam free or tie them down? Bundling wires and cables together is done to: Increase safety. Tangled cables can create a hazard. Make […]
Measuring devices are critical equipment in your process and plant. Correct measurements are essential in ensuring the quality of your product. Therefore, it is vital that these devices are regularly calibrated to ensure they are operating as they should. Calibration involves checking the measures taken by a device and comparing these against a traceable reference […]