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How Does a Circuit Breaker Work?
Electricity is a necessity and a crucial part of all kinds of daily tasks, household work and commercial and industrial operations. Having access to electricity is an absolute necessity for everyone. However, electricity is essentially quite volatile and dangerous to...
Explosion Proof Enclosures: Safety Standards for Operations in Hazardous Zones
Industrial facilities and manufacturing plants have hazardous locations in which hazardous and explosive gases could be present. Explosion-proof enclosures are used by such facilities to ensure the safe housing of electrical components that could cause a spark and...
UL cUL UL NNNY NRBX Listed Explosion Proof Control Panel Systems
What ratings do the UL cUL UL 698A NNNY/NRBX cover? Class I, Groups A, B, C, & D, Control panels, purged and pressurized (Type X) Class I, Groups B, C, and D Control panels, Explosion-proof Nema 7 enclosures Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D, Control...
UL cUL 508A Listed Control Panel Systems
Electrical Control Panels Designed To Meet Your Operational Requirements Spike Electric is a leading industrial manufacturer in designing custom, solid-state electrical control panels manufactured by cUL/UL 508A & UL508 standard. We have a wonderful team on board...
What Is ATEX?
ATEX and Explosive Atmospheres ExplainedFlammable gases, vapors, mists, or combustible clouds of dust can cause explosive atmospheres. However, if any of these substances are mixed in the air, all it needs is a small ignition source to cause an explosion. Explosions...
How to Increase Safety by Using a ISO9001:2015 Certified Electrical Manufacturer?
Products and services that meet the expectations of the customers, serve the public in the most efficient way possible, and ensure their safety earn a trustworthy reputation. The ISO 9001:2015 Standard accomplishes this. What is the ISO 9001:2015 standard? The ISO...
What Is a Combination Motor Starter?
Combination motor starters can be used in an efficient way for containing the motor starter and electrical protection devices within a single enclosure. Motor starters are designed to provide safety for users to start or stop a motor through an electromechanical...
How Does A Safety Switch Work?
Safety switches form a crucial part of operations carried out in modern commercial and industrial businesses. Safety switches are very essential as they ensure the safety of employees, operators and clients. Also, they help in identifying potential risks of electrical...
Why Do I Need a Motor Starter Instead of Just a Breaker?
When a motor starts (see our explosion proof motor starters), a significant amount of electricity is generated. So, when there is so much power involved, you must have a backup plan in hand to ensure safety and the prevention of damage to the equipment and appliances....
The Advantages of Fused Disconnect Switches
Choosing quality electrical equipment is a very important step towards ensuring the protection and safety of everything within your industrial facility- your appliances, business assets, industrial operators and personnel, and clients. When it comes to choosing...