Understanding Industrial Electrical Services

There are three primary functions fulfilled by industrial electrical engineers. The first primary function is testing and maintenance. MSC Michigan is experienced in minimizing the downtime in the industrial environments where we work by subjecting all machinery to routine checks to ensure it’s faultless. Where faults are found we promptly repair so that breakdowns and malfunctions are avoided, and machinery is maintained to ensure that it’s operating at optimum performance.

Why You Need to Work with the Appropriate Engineers

Before moving on to the second primary function, the importance of employing the right type of electrical engineers should be stressed. For those seeking industrial electrical services, and yet end up with the domestic electrical services, there could be a significant problem. Whilst domestic electrical engineers may be skilled in their particular field, they will not have the appropriate testing equipment, or even potentially the knowledge needed to deal with problems in the industrial environment.

How Electrical Wiring Works

Whereas red wires and black wires (the “hot” wires) along with white wires (the “returns”) comprise the basis for residential electrical environments, smart industrial electrical wiring environments are based on three-phase electrical power. Three-phase electrical wiring permits less workload to be handled by each wire involved while simultaneously allowing the wires to work together to produce maximum results. With three-phase electric, the conducting wires are smaller in size and the motor isn’t as large as a standard single-phase motor. These factors result in superior efficiency and wires and motors lasting longer. The four types of three-phase electrical power are: common three wire, common four wire, three wire with grounded hot leg, and special four wire. Regardless of which kind of three-phase electrical power that has been chosen to use, a voltage meter is needed in order to measure the actual available voltages. The type itself doesn’t determine this.

Industrial wiring most commonly runs through armored cable, metal conduits, or a raceway. These enclosures, rather than the neutral wire in residential environments, constitute the safety ground.

The second primary function is electrical design. Should an electrical installation design be required by a client, our service comes complete from the drawing board to the site. In addition, we upgrade systems to enhance performance and save money on energy expenses.

The third function is problem solving. Often a client needs help solving a problem which is affecting productivity, such as a workplace that is dependent on some sort of legacy lighting installation that requires replacement. This problem could theoretically be solved with an LED alternative that creates a bright working light that would be much more sustainable, much healthier for employees, and would save on energy bills.