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Cortec ElectriCorr VpCI-150 foam tape

February 7, 2017

Cortec non-toxic ElectriCorr VpCI-150 electro-static dissipative, impregnated foam tape provides multi-metal protection during operation and shutdown.

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Electrical systems and components: The lifeblood of your facility

Electrical systems and components run in the background, keeping your plant energized, but without maintenance and attention, things can go wrong.

Wayne Labs

June 5, 2015

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From 2006 to 2010, 8,600 structure fires were reported at US industrial or manufacturing facilities, resulting in 11 fatalities, 230 injuries and $753 million in direct property damage, according to NFPA research.

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Manifold power strip

January 13, 2015

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Eliminating individual valve wiring and molded cable sets for manifold valve stacks, the Mead Fluid Dynamics Manifold PowerStrip consolidates wiring to a single home-run cable.

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Dairy cuts downtime caused by power interruptions

Four power events per year cost the dairy $200,000, but power protection equipment has eliminated the interruptions.

January 7, 2015

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Power interruptions and brownouts (sags) are costly, even if it’s just one per year.

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Electrical power source

December 5, 2014

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Providing 3 independent phases of voltage and current, the Fluke 6003A electrical power source includes measurement capabilities for DC voltage, DC resistance and frequency.

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NEMA 12 cabinet coolers

August 7, 2014

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Resisting heat and dirty environments, EXAIR NEMA 12 cabinet cooler systems keep electrical enclosures cool with 20°F air.

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Methods to curb energy rate increases

Many processors have already switched out inefficient lighting and invested in high-efficiency motors, and some have tried demand control while others have instituted real-time purchasing of energy.

Wayne Labs

June 26, 2013

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FE interviewed Brian Flynn, chief technology officer of ZF Energy Development, to discuss the options processors have in cutting energy costs.

Green Initiatives: Making the Leap to ROI

Kevin T. Higgins

August 6, 2012

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Plant investments must compete with new product development and other priorities for limited capital, and the challenge is particularly difficult for infrastructure and utility improvements.

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Need a system integrator?

April 19, 2012

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This tool for the food and beverage industry will help processors find the right integrator.

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Rockwell buys SoftSwitching Technologies

March 27, 2012

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The company provides brownout solutions.

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