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.
Specifying a transformer requires significant understanding of the environment in which it will reside, the input and output needs and power stability, in order to provide trouble-free performance that meets your application’s exact requirements.
