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5 Ways the Food and Beverage Industry Benefits from Automation

August 29, 2017

The food and beverage industry is a great beneficiary of the technological advances in automation sector. If your company invests in the food and beverage industry, these advances help optimize many aspects of your company’s routine. These machine and software upgrades both lead to better production efficiency through a variety of means.

To begin, modern control systems rely on input data being interpreted and implemented by computer applications and PLCs. These developments are cost efficient and

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Webinar: NFPA 70B Overview: Why Electrical Preventive Maintenance Programs are Critical for Safety

June 19, 2017

Grace will be hosting a webinar on the topic of NFPA 70B on July 17, 2017. The webinar will cover the topic of Electrical Preventive Maintenance and its significance in Electrical Safety. The webinar will be offered in two sessions at 10AM & 2PM (CDT).

Electrical maintenance is increasingly becoming a big part of electrical safety in minimizing the risk of electrical arc-flash hazards at workplace. This webinar will focus on the preventive maintenance topics to cover the

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Unique Substation Packaging & Protection Using VFI Transformers from Eaton

May 17, 2017

Let’s start with an easy question, shall we? Have you made the “switch” from traditional switch and fuses to the VFI Transformer solution? Substation protection options improve tremendously when we look at the advances in VFI transformers. Let’s look at ways your facility could benefit from upgrading!

Looking at substation protection options brings us to a few reliable solutions. As we know, primary fuses react slowly to secondary arcing and ground faults. The trip times are

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April Technology Spotlight: J40 Ultra-Slim Surge PDU

April 25, 2017

Xtreme Power Conversion (XPC) continues to be a global leader in offering quality power distribution products and this month’s spotlight on the J40 Ultra-Slim Surge PDU series is no exception. Our last spotlight on their products was the popular P80 UPS and we believe you’ll find this just as intriguing.

The sleek J40 models pack loads of advanced surge suppression technology in a tiny package. The 10A version barely tips the scale with dimensions of

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Power Survey Product Feature: Low Voltage Power Factor Correction Solutions

April 25, 2017

Power Survey remains an industry leader for Commercial & Industrial energy users looking for power disturbance resolution solutions. If you need equipment for power factor correction capacitors, harmonic filtering, and power monitoring and analysis, Power Survey is a great option. This month’s spotlight will focus on Power Survey products designed for low voltage power factor correction solutions. If you need to boost your facility’s energy efficiency and productivity, then read on for a variety of

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April Spotlight: The GraceSense Hot Spot Monitor

April 25, 2017

The GraceSense Hot Spot Monitor (HSM) is a continuous, real-time temperature monitoring device intended for locations that are difficult and hazardous to access. Its monitoring capability coupled with the the proactive ability to predict a failure before a potential shutdown make the HSM an amazing option for safety needs. Identifying faults before they occur is going to save you and your team money because equipment failures, service interruptions and unplanned outages can become a thing

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Manufacturer Partner Spotlight: Socomec and INOSYS

March 16, 2017

EMR Associates is the premier manufacturers’ representative for automation systems in the Southeast. We are expert automation engineers who use our products to develop economical solutions for our clients. We draw on years of experience integrating and selling solutions based systems. These systems involve all aspects of the automation market and provide vital support to our manufacturing and corporate partners.

One of our featured manufacturers is Socomec, whose expertise is in Power, Control and Safety. Since 1922,

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Tips to Reduce Peak Demand

March 11, 2017

If you are a company trying to reduce energy consumption and save money, there are a few areas you should consider. Advances in energy-saving technology have made it easier to track consumption and pinpoint spots for improvements. Here a few decisions you can make to reduce the peak demand in your company:

Energy-Efficient Equipment Saves Energy AND Money

The benefits of switching to energy efficient devices reap almost immediate benefits. Also, downsizing from over-sized equipment allows for

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Tips On Maximizing The Life of UPS Batteries

March 11, 2017

Your UPS battery is a critical component of any data center or computer hub. An uninterruptible power supply drastically reduces the risk of complications during loss of power. However, don’t allow the term “uninterruptible” give you a false sense of security. These sealed batteries (typically BRLA) typically last between 3 and 5 years and need to be checked to ensure they reach their lifespan. There are a few things you can do to help maximize

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Spotlight on Success: An Eaton Cooper Solution

January 5, 2017

For our December Power Blog, we focus on a project which highlights how an inquiry can evolve over time. We had the opportunity to work with our customer to develop a customized Medium Voltage Substation solution for a client in Tennessee. We like to show the scope of planning that these quotes utilize. In this instance, we will show you the concept sketch at the developmental stage near the end of 2015 and its progress

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