PAINT & COATINGS MANUFACTURING · NEW CONSTRUCTION · VOLTAGE CORRECTION

A new manufacturing facility received 208V utility service but required 240V for purpose-built production equipment that wasn't available in any other voltage configuration. Buck/boost transformers were specified during the design phase and integrated into the original electrical plan — the facility came online at full voltage from day one.

Planning for Voltage Correction Before the First Machine Was Installed

Sherwin-Williams — Ohio

PAINT & COATINGS MANUFACTURING · HAZARDOUS LOCATION · LIGHTING REPLACEMENT

Solving Premature Fixture Failure in an Abrasive Blast Room Environment

Coating Industries — Texas

Two abrasive blast rooms with continuous airborne particulate at 30-foot mounting heights were destroying LED fixtures ahead of schedule. Dust accumulation on top of housings trapped heat and killed drivers prematurely. Explosion-proof high bay fixtures with separated drivers, sloped housings, and taller heat sink fins were selected for the replacement - and the project was completed in two phases after phase one performance was confirmed.

AGRICULTURE · DAIRY FARMING · VOLTAGE DROP

Maintaining Fan Performance Across 800-Foot Dairy Barns

New dairy barns stretching 800 feet were losing voltage across the run, leaving fans at the far end starved of power in the Florida heat. Oversizing conductors wasn't practical at that distance. Buck/boost transformers installed at the point of use restored full voltage to every fan in every barn.

Rustic Oaks Ranch — Florida

MARINE · HAZARDOUS LOCATION · FUEL OPERATIONS

Lighting a Fuel Delivery Barge for Safe Port Operations

Harbor Bunkering — Puerto Rico

A working fuel barge fleet operating in the port of San Juan required lighting that could survive saltwater exposure and open-air marine conditions while meeting Class I Division 1 hazardous location requirements for flammable fuel vapor environments. C1D1-rated marine LED flood lights were supplied for deck and work area illumination across the vessel.

FOOD MANUFACTURING · PROCESSING EQUIPMENT · VOLTAGE CORRECTION

Expanding Production Capacity Without Waiting on the Utility

Ichiban Foods — Illinois

A food products manufacturer added a new processing machine rated for 230V to a facility with 208V utility service. A buck/boost transformer boosted the supply to the correct voltage, getting the machine online on schedule without touching the building's electrical system.

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION · HAZARDOUS LOCATION · NEW CONSTRUCTION

Specifying C1D1 Lighting Across a Multi-Phase Classified Facility Expansion

J&R Energy Services — Massachusetts

A commercial and industrial contractor was building new additions to a classified hazardous location facility and needed C1D1-rated LED high bay fixtures matched to the specific requirements of each area. After evaluating options, fixtures were selected and supplied across two phases of construction - with wattages ranging from 60W to 200W depending on ceiling height, coverage area, and task requirements in each space.

FOOD SERVICE · COMMERCIAL BAKERY · VOLTAGE CORRECTION

Four Machines, Three Voltages, One Building

Cast Iron Bakery — Utah

A fast-growing bakery had three ovens rated for 220V and a mixer rated for 208V — none of them matching the facility's 240V supply. Buck/boost transformers corrected each mismatch individually, getting every machine running at its rated voltage without rewiring or replacing a single piece of equipment.

DEFENSE · MILITARY VEHICLE UPFIT · INFRARED LIGHTING

Supplying 940nm Infrared Lighting for a Vehicle Fleet Military Blackout Program

AMI Global Security — New York

A defense contractor managing a military vehicle upfit program required 940nm infrared tail lights and headlights for blackout operations - allowing vehicles to function normally for drivers using night vision systems while producing zero visible light output. We supplied the infrared lighting components for phase one of the program and maintained the communication and timeline necessary to keep military installation scheduling on track.

MANUFACTURING · CNC MACHINING · THREE-PHASE VOLTAGE CORRECTION

Getting a New CNC Machine Online Without Touching the Electrical Service

West Valley Milling — California

A machining operation added a new CNC machine requiring 220V three-phase power to a facility with 240V three-phase service. CNC machine tools have precise voltage tolerances - spindle motors, servo drives, and control systems are sensitive to even minor deviations. A 50-amp three-phase buck/boost transformer stepped the supply down to the correct voltage and had the machine running at full specification without any changes to the facility's electrical infrastructure.

CHEMICAL PROCESSING · HAZARDOUS LOCATION · EMERGENCY LIGHTING

C1D2 Linear Fixtures with Emergency Backup for a Chemical Processing Facility

Jain Chem Ltd. — South Carolina

A chemical processing operation required non-metallic linear LED fixtures rated for Class I Division 2 environments, with a portion of the installation equipped with emergency battery backup. Non-metallic construction was selected for its resistance to chemical vapors and corrosive cleaning agents. Emergency backup units ensure personnel can safely navigate and manage process conditions during a power failure in a classified environment.

COMMERCIAL & LARGE FORMAT PRINTING · VOLTAGE CORRECTION

Protecting New Large-Format Printers from Overvoltage

Innovate Environments — Texas

New large-format printers rated for 220V were being installed in a 240V facility. Running precision print equipment above its rated voltage risks print head damage, media warping, and voided warranties. Buck/boost transformers in buck mode corrected the supply before the machines were ever powered on.

HAZARDOUS LOCATION · LIGHTING CONTROLS · ENERGY COMPLIANCE

Delivering Explosion-Proof Occupancy Sensors on a Hard Deadline

Chem Stor — California

A California hazardous location facility required explosion-proof occupancy sensors for a lighting controls and energy compliance project with a strict deadline. Standard occupancy sensors cannot be used in classified environments. The internal switching mechanism creates an ignition risk. We were the only supplier able to source and deliver the correct explosion-proof rated units in time to meet the project schedule.

MANUFACTURING · PACKAGING · FACILITY RELOCATION

Getting a Critical Packing Line Back Online After a Facility Move

AMTI Products — Illinois

A facility move revealed a voltage gap between the new building's 208V service and a packing machine that required 220V. With the production line stalled and products waiting to ship, a buck/boost transformer had the machine running at full rated voltage within days.

INDUSTRIAL SERVICES · MAINTENANCE REPAIR OPERATIONS · HAZARDOUS LOCATION

Portable Explosion-Proof Lighting for Industrial MRO Work

Ortec — Quebec, Canada

An industrial services company required portable explosion-proof lighting for a maintenance, repair, and operations project at a classified hazardous location facility. We supplied 100-watt base stand portable explosion-proof LED lights - freestanding, no rigging required, and rated for classified environments where standard work lights create an unacceptable ignition risk.

LABORATORY · NEW CONSTRUCTION · VOLTAGE CORRECTION

Correct Voltage from Day One in a New Laboratory Buildout

BIS Laboratories — BC, Canada

A laboratory being built out in British Columbia required certain pieces of equipment to operate at 220V, but the facility's available electrical service provided 208V. Laboratory and scientific instruments have exceptionally precise voltage requirements - incorrect supply voltage affects calibration, measurement accuracy, and equipment longevity. A buck/boost transformer was supplied as part of the original buildout, delivering the correct voltage before a single instrument was powered on.

UTILITY · BENCH TEST EQUIPMENT · VOLTAGE CORRECTION

Point-of-Use Voltage Correction at a Major Utility Test Facility

HydroOne — Ontario, Canada

One of Canada's largest electric utilities required 120V at a bench test workstation where the available supply was 100V. Precision test and measurement equipment is frequently manufactured to international voltage standards that don't match local supply - even at facilities that generate and distribute power themselves. A buck/boost transformer provided a clean point-of-use correction without any changes to the building's electrical service.

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