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Why Separation Plates are Essential in Electrical Enclosures

When it comes to electrical enclosures, safety, performance, and compliance are paramount. One crucial component that often goes unnoticed but plays a vital role in achieving these goals is the separation plate. Let’s explore why separation plates are so significant in electrical enclosures and the different types available Ensuring Electrical

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Corrosion Protection for Your Electrical Enclosures

Here at KIKBLOX, we understand the critical role your enclosures play in protecting sensitive electrical components. One of the biggest threats to the longevity and functionality of these enclosures is corrosion. That’s why we adhere to the rigorous standards set forth by ISO 12944: Paints and varnishes – Corrosion protection

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Understanding the Glow Wire Test for Insulating Materials

Introduction In the realm of electrical engineering and safety, ensuring that insulating materials can withstand abnormal heat and fire due to internal electric effects is paramount. This is crucial for components necessary to retain current-carrying parts and those exposed to potential thermal stresses. One of the primary methods for verifying

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PROCESS OF SELECTING THE CORRECT BUSBAR SUPPORTS AND IT’S IMPORTANCE

Importance of Busbar Supports in LV Switchgears Busbar supports play vital role in Low Voltage switchgears. Main idea is to hold and provide insulation to conductive busbars, which carry electrical currents inside the switchgear. These busbar supports secure the spacing between them and the proper alignment, avoiding any accidental contacts

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Harmonic Generation in Motor Drives

Harmonics play a significant role in the world of electrical power systems. They are integer multiples of the fundamental frequency and are responsible for shaping the quality of electrical waveforms. The fundamental frequency from the power grid is mostly 50Hz and 60Hz, also known as the ‘1st Harmonic.’ As we

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Effects of Harmonics for power factor correction Capacitor Banks

Do the harmonics in your distribution system is a potential threat for your capacitor bank?   Yes. When a capacitor bank is installed in a harmonic rich environment, they create a low impedance path and magnify the magnitude of current and voltage harmonics in a system resulting in parallel resonant

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Safeguarding Electrical Systems: Best Practices for Switchboard Earthing

Introduction Electrical switchboards serve as the nerve centers of power distribution in buildings, industries, and various facilities. The smooth operation of these vital systems hinges on their proper earthing. Earthing, or grounding, of electrical switchboards is a critical safety measure that must be meticulously implemented to prevent accidents, ensure equipment

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Current Transformer Fundamentals

Current Transformers (CTs) are commonly utilized for current monitoring purposes or for the conversion of primary current to reduced secondary current, which can be utilized by meters, relays, control equipment, and other instruments. CTs, which function as current transformers, reducing the magnitude of the measured current to a standardized value

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