How to Perform a 30-Day Electrical Load Study with Power Meter Rentals
When adding new equipment to an existing electrical system, one important question needs to be answered: Does the system have enough available capacity to handle the additional load? Whether you’re installing new machinery, expanding production, or upgrading facility equipment, understanding your electrical system’s existing demand can help you make informed decisions before moving forward. A […]
Industrial Edge Computing Explained: How Ewon Edge Connects Machines to the IIoT
Manufacturers are collecting more data from machines, PLCs, and production systems than ever before. But collecting data is only part of the challenge. The bigger question is: What do you do with that data once you have it? This is where industrial edge computing comes into play. Industrial edge computing brings data processing and connectivity […]
How to Use a Power Quality Analyzer to Troubleshoot Equipment Trips
When industrial equipment shuts down unexpectedly, the cause is not always obvious. A VFD may trip without an apparent fault. A PLC may reset. A breaker may trip intermittently. A motor may shut down in the middle of production. These problems can be difficult to diagnose because the electrical disturbance causing the shutdown may only […]
What Is a Solenoid Valve and How Does It Work? A Complete Guide to ASCO Solenoid Valves
A solenoid valve is an electrically controlled valve used to start, stop, or direct the flow of liquids and gases. Found throughout industrial automation, manufacturing, process equipment, HVAC systems, and fluid control applications, solenoid valves provide a reliable way to control media without requiring manual operation. For companies looking for dependable industrial fluid control, ASCO […]
Oscilloscope Rental vs. Buying: Which Makes More Sense for Industrial Testing?
Every maintenance engineer and electrical contractor eventually faces the same decision. A job requires an oscilloscope, and the equipment budget has to answer one question: rent or buy? The right answer depends on how often the scope will be used, what bandwidth and channel count the job demands, and how fast the equipment needs to […]
Why Local ABB Inc Distributors Matter During Equipment Failures
When an ABB drive trips out at 2 a.m. or a motor control center goes down mid-shift, the clock starts immediately. Every hour a production line sits idle costs money, and the source of the replacement part determines how fast that line starts moving again. This is where the difference between a local ABB Inc […]
What Is Safe Torque Off (STO)?
Safe Torque Off (STO) is a safety function that prevents a motor drive from producing torque without removing power from the drive itself. It is commonly used in industrial machinery to help prevent unintended motor operation during maintenance or safety-related conditions. The motor cannot restart without deliberately deactivating STO first. The key distinction is that […]
ABB ACS580 vs ACS880: Which ABB Variable Frequency Drive Is Right for Your Application?
Choosing the right ABB variable frequency drive comes down to matching drive intelligence to load demands. ABB’s two most popular platforms, the ACS580 and ACS880, sit at very different points on that spectrum. Both drives share ABB’s “all-compatible” architecture and use the same Drive Composer software. Because of this, engineers often struggle to distinguish […]
Thank You for Joining Us at Our Customer Appreciation Golf Outing
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Lakeland Engineering’s annual Customer Appreciation Golf Outing at Bunker Hills Golf Club! We are incredibly grateful to our customers for taking the time to spend the day with us. Your continued partnership and trust are what make events like this so meaningful. A special […]
Thermal Management for Control Panels: Why Enclosure Cooling Matters
Heat causes premature component failure in control panels. Drives, PLCs, power supplies, and relays all generate heat during normal operation. When that heat builds up inside an enclosure, components run hotter than designed. Service life drops. Failures become more frequent. Here is what to know about enclosure thermal management and how Pfannenberg helps. Why Heat […]