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: Control transformers that change supply voltages for electromagnetic devices Manufactured with an iron core and copper or aluminum coils Utilized for applications requiring an electric motor What is an industrial control transformer? Also called a control transformer, an industrial control transformer changes supply voltages for the operating of multiple…
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.
