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Trimantec receives UL 508A certification. UL 508A is the standard for the construction of Industrial Control Panels (ICPs). It provides guidelines on a variety of safety issues including component selection, calculation of short circuit ratings and proper wiring methods. Once a shop is UL 508A certified, they can manufacture control panels that bare the UL 508A Listing Mark. This Mark provides evidence that the control panel complies with nationally recognized safety standards. This certification gives our customers the assurance that their control panels are built to a high standard following the guidelines listed above.

Can you think of many objects that aren’t made with welded parts or welded themselves? It’s a hard task. We know welding is an integral part of the manufacturing process, but with so many different methods, it can be hard to understand the difference or determine which method is best. Most industrial companies stay on […]

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If you’ve been following our blog, you know we’ve been covering different types of electrical connectors. This month we dive into D-Sub connectors, also known as D-subminiature or simply DB. While they’re mostly obsolete, these tough connectors are still in use today. Learn what makes these connectors stand out and how they’ve led us to […]

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A wire harness, often referred to as a cable harness or wiring assembly, is a systematic and integrated arrangement of cables within an insulated material. The purpose of the assembly is to transmit signal or electrical power.  Learn more about wires harnesses, wire harness assemblies and how they differ from cable assemblies. 

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Learn all about solid state relays and why you should make the switch over from electromechanical relays to SSR relays.  There are both advantages and disadvantages when using one over the other. Yet, it is undeniable that solid state relays (SSR) have been a great technological advancement in manufacturing. 

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