Control Panels

Understanding Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) on Industrial Control Panels

BySvend Svendsen

Every industrial control panel installed under the National Electrical Code has to have a Short Circuit Current Rating. The rating shows up on the UL label as an SCCR number. The panel builder is responsible for calculating it correctly. This article walks through what SCCR actually is, how it gets calculated, and what to do…

Control Panels

How To Choose The Right Terminal Block For Your Project

BySvend Svendsen

A terminal block is a modular, insulated block used in electrical connections to join wires. It is much more efficient, and safer, than taping wires together, and easier than soldering. However, these blocks vary in size, structure, and design. So, how do you choose the right terminal block for your project? There are several things…