Business leaders recognize the crucial role that reliable industrial electrical control panels play in enhancing the efficiency and safety of their operations.
However, like all components in an industrial setting, electrical equipment can age out and become less reliable over time. That’s why it’s crucial to know the signs of a failing, outdated control panel before your daily operations are compromised, triggering costly downtime.
Here are five signs that your control panel needs a frame system upgrade:
Rust, Corrosion, Or Structural Damage On Your Control Panels
Structural issues on your panel, such as rust, corrosion, or damage resulting from physical impact, exceed normal industrial wear and tear. These problems can compromise the efficiency of your electrical panels, leading to faults and increased safety risks. It can also lead to issues that are not easily visible, such as degraded wiring, loose connections, and the accumulation of dust and debris, which can cause your system to overheat or short-circuit.
Any physical damage to your industrial control damage needs to be addressed right away before it causes severe problems. In many cases, frame replacement is the best option to ensure operations can continue with confidence.
Frequent Breakdowns Or Malfunctions Of Your Control Panels
Industrial control panels should not break down frequently, become unreliable, or regularly malfunction, leading to costly downtime and financial losses. These signs indicate that your system is reaching the end of its life, making maintenance and repair more challenging. At this point, the benefits of investing in a new system begin to outweigh the costs of keeping your old one.
Replacing your frame system with a new, upgraded model will eliminate breakdowns and improve system reliability, saving you thousands of dollars in unnecessary and avoidable repairs. In most cases, a new electrical panel frame system will pay for itself in a relatively short period of time when you consider the costs of maintaining an outdated one.
Incompatibility With New Equipment
Manufacturers of electrical panels regularly update their product lines, which can result in components for older models being phased out. Obtaining obsolete replacement parts for your aging equipment can often be challenging, and even if you can find them, they may be more expensive than new parts due to their scarcity. Longer times to source and receive these parts, as well as their higher price point, will eat into your bottom line.
If your system components are aging out, it’s wise to adopt a new control panel model and frame system to ensure that parts are readily available when needed, saving you time and money in the long run.
Safety Compliance Issues
Few things supersede the need for safety compliance in any industrial setting. Outdated or unreliable control panels can severely compromise safety, putting workers at risk of injury and potentially exposing your company to significant penalties from regulatory bodies. Many old systems lack modern safety features, such as circuit protection, emergency stop functions, or fault diagnostics, all of which are crucial for running a safety-compliant workplace.
Taking a proactive approach to ensuring your electrical panel has updated safety features is the most prudent way to protect your workers before something devastating happens.
Poor Energy Efficiency
If you’ve noticed your energy bills have suddenly begun to increase, the problem might be an outdated electrical panel. Outdated equipment can make it challenging to regulate power consumption, particularly when compared to newer models that incorporate advanced, energy-efficient technology.
In most cases, newer systems can monitor and adjust energy consumption based on the specific machinery they control, providing you with unparalleled opportunities to optimize your energy expenditure and reduce your operations’ carbon footprint.
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Upgrade Your Electrical Panel With A New Frame Solution From Satie North America
These warning signs likely indicate that it’s time to upgrade your electrical control system. When you’re ready to explore a solution that will enhance the efficiency, safety, and profitability of your operations, give the experts at Satie a call.
Satie is the only company solely focused on designing and developing high-quality electrical control panel frame technology. That’s why we’ve been North America’s premier supplier to panel builders, electrical engineers, control engineers, and equipment manufacturers since 2005.
Our system optimizes the entire process, from conception and design to fabrication, installation, and wiring, to help you save time and money. Satie frames are entirely customized to your system’s configuration and space, delivering perfect-fit solutions that provide efficient, reliable, and safe operation.
Make it easy – make it Satie! Call us today for the high-quality products and exceptional customer service you deserve!
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Contact A Satie Expert Today For A Control Panel Frame Solution Tailored For Your Specific Needs
We are North America’s premier choice for high-quality electrical control panel frames designed to last for decades. Call (647) 477-2433 or visit www.satiena.com/contact today for more information on how our products can help you reach your organizational goals.
