Besides regular maintenance and lubrication, businesses also need to use spare parts in order to keep the equipment in good shape – this applies to both small and large companies. Especially since how improper spare parts control and planning can result in insufficient parts and inefficient

No matter which company you are in, the collective goal is to achieve as much uptime as you possibly can. However, that comes at a cost, and typically, the cost of sustaining 100% uptime counterbalances the benefits it has. Hence, some companies resort to the “run to fail” approach 

No matter what we do for a living, electricity is all around us, and we would not be able to carry on with our daily tasks without it. A typical difficulty that comes along with managing the electrical power supply is efficiently storing and supplying it to the different sources when needed. The m

Switchboards, whether commercial or industrial are essential in many businesses. Without having these switchboards, these companies would not be able to carry out their daily processes and tasks productively. However, despite how expensive, up-to-date or cutting edge the switchboard is, there will

A switchgear is essentially a distribution panel which distributes electricity load to the smaller capacity panel. It is used in almost every business because of the wide variety of functions that it plays. Hence, why it is crucial for switchgear installation to be executed correctly for the devic

If you own an industrial generator for business operations, you would understand its importance during your day to day processes; especially since there are so many benefits of using these versatile generators. For instance, they can either be used as a form of continuous energy supply or a substi

Routine maintenance on your equipment is of paramount importance and a necessary activity. What ‘maintenance’ basically means is a set of different activities, comprising assessment, testing, measurement, modification and replacement – all carried out in the workplaces and sectors. Moreover,

The health and reliability of every one of your equipment are critical in your business operations. Especially when it comes to your generator – it’s especially crucial for it to always be at tip-top condition. It is essential equipment in the power system as it helps to ensure your business

Knowing and understanding every component of your motor or generator is not easy; considering the many different parts like the stator and rotor. Either way, whether you have or have not understood how the rest of the parts work – to begin your journey in knowing your equipment – you c

The importance of a generator can never be emphasised enough. Generators, particularly standby generators are integral in a business continuity plan. When there’s a black, brownout, bad weather or any other unprecedented incident which causes your power to go out – generators step in to rest

In comparison to other large pieces of industrial equipment – a motor may seem like a small investment. However, if a replacement was decided upon for every equipment which malfunctions – then, it’ll soon take a toll on your business finances. At times, the best option may be to seek a

While you may have seen an electrical transformer – do you know every single part of it? Besides powering a majority of your equipment within your workplace or factory, there’s a lot more to learn about it. For instance, when you compare it to transformers designed for home purposes –

When your equipment encounters premature failure or performance issues –  several causes like corrosion, misalignment, bearing failure and metal fatigue come to mind. However, at times it isn’t the system which is at fault – you too have a part to play when your equipment is experienci

A simple thing such as going over your rated voltage requirement can result in overvoltage. And in our previous article, we briefly mentioned what overvoltage was and how it impacts your equipment negatively. Now, we’re going into further details into overvoltage prevention. As undesirable as over

Dynamic balancing does have its own perks – reducing structural stress, lowering energy costs and extending bearing life. However, a dynamic balance is not only done for its added benefits but to prevent catastrophic failure from happening as well. When there is excessive vibration, issues l

Regardless of what industry your business is from – electricity applies to everyone. Without it, your business will not be able to operate as usual as no power is being supplied to any of your equipment. Moreover, the dire consequences that come together with a power outage will only create

Earlier on, we mentioned how a power outage – either a brownout or blackout occurs – and how you can briefly prevent or minimise the damages done. However, that may not be substantial in telling you why you should take precautionary measures in case of a power outage. While some power

Although a power outage is temporary, the negative impact on a business can last for a long time. Previously, we shared how a business can be affected by four main components – lost revenue, decreased employee productivity, lost computer data, and damaged equipment. All these are inevitable

Your main industrial generator may be the key power source to the rest of your equipment in your plant, factory or workplace – but what happens when it breaks down? There won’t be any available power to supply all the machinery – and other consequences like lower employee productivity,

Commonly known as turnarounds, shutdowns are one of the most crucial times in the operation for a business. It is time for all kinds of activities to cease operation for the necessary repairs, maintenance, equipment replacements, and internal maintenance to be performed. In other words, it’s the p