How Temperature Kills Long Term Reliability
Did you know that with every 10 degree C increase in temperature, the lifetime of electronics is cut in half? And it’s true with static relays and semiconductors too. It stands to reason then that a power switching device, that has been designed to cope with harsh environments will result in...
How Thyristors Make your Machinery Safer
Problems with power can be a major cause of accidents, fires, and downtime in manufacturing operations. Components such as heating elements can cause power problems if the power isn’t controlled adequately or properly monitored. Operating at higher temperatures, power surges and short circuits can all cause damage, shutdowns, and potential...
Reduce Downtime in Manufacturing
Keeping Power Consistent
Incorrect or inconsistent power supply can cause all kinds of problems. A power surge tripping a circuit breaker isn’t a serious issue. If it happens often then it's wasting valuable time and is something businesses simply do not need to tolerate. Similarly, it doesn’t feel like a big issue...
Are Solid State Relays More Reliable
When choosing components for any machine in manufacturing, cost is always a consideration. A large reason manufacturers choose electromagnetic or mechanical relays is because they’re usually the cheapest option. Convincing buyers to purchase the more expensive solid state relays comes down to proving they're cheaper in the long term. This...
How to Prevent Machine Breakdown
Machine breakdowns can wreak havoc on production lines and harden your bottom line. How do you prevent such costly interruptions? In this article, we’ll outline ten crucial tips on preventing machine breakdown and ensuring your manufacturing equipment stays operational and efficient. From establishing maintenance schedules to enhancing operator training, these...
How to Achieve Perfect Production
Perfect Production is very simply; manufacturing only good parts, as fast as possible and with no downtime. The goal of any production line is to achieve full productive time and reduce the most common causes of equipment-based productivity losses, often called the 6 Big Losses. Created at the Japanese Institute of...
Is Gas or Electricity the Best Way to Heat an Industrial Oven?
Opinions are divided on the issue of gas versus electricity when it comes to domestic ovens. Many people favour gas because they find gas ovens easier to control. Funnily enough, gas industrial ovens are actually much harder to control especially in precision applications and the cost of gas is now...
