Control Panels

Benefits of Automated Control Systems

Time is money in business, and most don’t realize the opportunities that can present themselves when you have more time available during the day.  If you haven’t considered adding an automated control system to your business, perhaps the next year is a prime opportunity.  Automated control systems can offer many benefits to your business, even…

Soft Starts | VFD

What is the difference between VFD’s and Soft Starters?

Starting a new project or adding additional equipment to an existing process can be a challenge.  Each piece of equipment requires electrical control and researching how to control the current demand can lead to numerous possibilities.  Two of the more common approaches involve Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters to limit current demand and prevent…

News

The Global Supply Chain Crisis

There’s no doubt that the term ‘global supply chain crisis’ has been across your news feed at some point this month.  It’s impacted everything from cars at dealerships to microchips in outsourced components from Asia.  Ships are logjammed outside ports around the United States and North America. 

Control Panels

Why UL 508A Compliance Is Important for Industrial Control Panels

If you’ve ever needed a custom industrial control panel built, you’ve no doubt been asked about certifications.  Should it be certified?  Doesn’t a certified shop mean it is automatically certified at time of purchase?  Simple questions, but the answers have dramatic effect on cost, timing, and potentially safety.  What is Underwriter’s Laboratories? One of the…