Autotransformers contain only one winding with a portion of the coil serving as both the primary and secondary winding. This unique design guides performance and the best use for applications. Let’s explore more to fully answer the question: What is an autotransformer? How does an autotransformer work? Autotransformers have a singular winding, in which the…
Medium voltage transformers play a critical role across vast industries. These transformers are utilized for applications requiring medium voltage to be stepped down to a lower voltage. What is a medium voltage current transformer? Medium voltage control transformers are designed and constructed to address industrial control application demands. Medium voltage is typically defined as containing…
With more than 19,000 attendees and 1.4 million square feet of exhibits, The Utility Expo 2023 promises to be the largest trade show yet for the utility industry. SNC Manufacturing will display its newest electrical utility products and complete line-up at Booth S-3763. Stop by to see for yourself how these products will make your…
Noise or electrical interference on data transmission wires can lead to customer complaints and disruptions in home and business operations. Noise-mitigation utility products help troubleshoot to identify the issue and reduce noise levels. SNC provides reliable electrical noise interference products for copper network components. Identify electrical noise interference with QUIET-TEL® SNC’s QUIET-TEL® noise-mitigation equipment offers…
Come and learn along with SNC Manufacturing at the 2023 Electricity, Distribution, Information Systems and Technology (EDIST) Conference & Exhibition May 30 – June 1, 2023, at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre. This year’s educational conference Transformation: Elevating the Electricity Sector to New Heights will address critical engineering, operational, IT and management issues faced…
While learning about the industry’s leading challenges from presenters, SNC Manufacturing also looks forward to meeting attendees at the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) Protection Engineers Group (PEG) annual conference April 25-27, 2023, in Broomfield, Colorado. During the Protecting the Network: Fundamentals for Electrical Protection of Distributed Networks event, attendees will hear about the…
Operator safety and device protection must be a priority for industrial control transformers. Purposeful designs and protective transformer features help ensure a safe operation while also providing easy handling and effective performance. Terminal safety Terminals molded into the industrial control transformers with a robust design include helpful safety components. For example, SNC’s finger-safe terminals are…
SNC Manufacturing is excited to attend the new Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power & Energy Society (IEEE PES) Grid Edge Technologies Conference and Exposition April 10-13, 2023, in San Diego. The event will serve as a critical collaborative forum, bringing together a variety of organizations essential to delivering enhanced productivity, efficiency, and interoperability…
SNC Manufacturing looks forward to meeting attendees of the Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) Engineering & Operations Conference and Trade Show. The event takes place April 4-6 in Reno, Nevada. Ben Bloom, Vice President – Business Development, and Lisa Hanson, Associate Product Manager, will be at Booth 241 to share the latest updates and answer…
SNC Manufacturing is pleased to be a sponsoring vendor for the upcoming Duke Energy Florida Lineman’s Rodeo in Winter Garden. The annual rodeo takes place Saturday, April 1, but our team members will be there starting Friday, March 31 to meet with lineman competitors and judges when they register and attend pre-rodeo meetings. Stop by…
Rugged military environments in airborne, space, missile, shipboard and other military applications expose transformers to the toughest conditions. Military transformers must be designed to withstand harsh elements they are commonly exposed to including wind, lightning, extreme temperatures, water exposure, explosions, drops and even electromagnetic fields. Electrical transformers for the military are designed to provide peak…
Transformer manufacturers help meet the power needs for a wide variety of industries. Finding the right manufacturer can ensure transformers are engineered to specification, delivered on time and manufactured to the highest quality. Here are a few tips to help you evaluate transformer suppliers. Look for a knowledgeable and experienced team It’s the people behind…
Transformer manufacturers and installers have been discussing the pros and cons of copper versus aluminum wire windings for years. Many people believe copper is superior to aluminum. This is because decades ago, improper termination on aluminum windings caused house fires. However, proper termination eliminates that threat. There are multiple advantages and disadvantages to both copper…
In short, industrial control transformers are: What is an industrial control transformer? Also called a control transformer, an industrial control transformer changes supply voltages for the operating of multiple different electromagnetic devices. This includes, but is not limited to, relays, contactors, timers and solenoids. When an electromagnetic device is activated, it typically requires 3-10 times…
SNC’s noise chokes are designed to reduce noise induced from A/C power lines or other sources of interference. They also prevent equipment damage or malfunction due to induced A/C currents and help improve circuit imbalance and protect sensitive equipment. Specifically designed to minimize noise and interference currents induced on copper communications cables, SNC’s noise chokes…
Mitigating issues with the labor gap and supply chain Manufacturing companies are facing unprecedented times. With difficulties to attract and retain great candidates, along with supply chain disruptions, companies are struggling to solve their problems in manufacturing and keep up with customer demands. On the Manufacturers’ Network Podcast, Rick Winter, SNC Manufacturing’s VP of Sales and Marketing, discusses its…
What are the different types of transformers? There are multiple transformer types available that can be utilized for countless different applications across a wide range of industries. This includes sensitive electronic equipment, heavy-duty industrial machinery, and low and high voltage requirements. The different types of transformers include: Autotransformers General purpose transformers Industrial control transformers Isolation…
From time to time, we receive phone calls from people experiencing an uncommon problem: electrical sensitivity. Unlike most human beings, these callers hear sounds produced by machines wired at 60 Hz. And that sound sensitivity results in everything from headaches to lost sleep to nausea. The problem is, just about every machine and appliance you…
To better serve customers and add additional equipment and production lines, SNC acquired the 10,000+ square-foot building next door to its factory in Acuna, Mexico. This factory expansion allows SNC to rearrange its current factory space and produce additional products. The original factory was 30,000 square feet of production space, producing high-volume electrical transformers, including:…
The largest event for utility professionals
ICUEE (International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition) has changed their name to The Utility Expo. But one thing hasn’t changed: It’s the largest event for contractors and utility professionals.
