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Our growing library of articles written by Southwest Electric Co.’s team of experts provide information on various subjects including transformers, motors, switchgear, field services, and more. Scroll down or choose a category below to see what our experts can help you learn.
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What is a Wound Rotor Induction Motor? Benefits, Applications, and Comparison
What is a Wound Rotor Induction Motor? A wound rotor induction motor (WRIM) is a unique type of three-phase induction [...]
Motors,
Using Social Media for Recruitment: Strategies to Attract Top Talent
As the job market continues to evolve, so do the strategies companies use to connect with top talent. At Southwest [...]
Human Resources,
Explosion-Proof Motors: What You Need to Know
Maintaining the safety and efficiency of your motors is crucial for your facility’s operations. Explosion-proof [...]
Motors,
Substation Maintenance & Upgrades: Retrofitting vs. Replacement
Substations play a vital role in your business’s critical infrastructure. Maintaining the reliability of these [...]
Maintenance, Substations,
SGB-SMIT Acquires Southwest Electric Co.
SGB-SMIT Expands Its Footprint in the United States SGB-SMIT and Southwest Electric have signed an agreement for the [...]
Organization Updates,
4 Things You Need to Know About Transformer Oil
Transformer oil is necessary for many reasons. In this article, you’ll learn four things you need to know about [...]
Testing, Transformers,
The Importance of Routine Testing
With new equipment replacement cost and lead times at an all-time high, it is essential that your existing equipment be [...]
Substations, Testing,
5 Simple Steps to a Positive Workplace
We spend about as much time with our work family as we do with our family at home, and in some cases even more. With [...]
Careers, Workplace,
How Does a 3-Phase AC Electric Motor Work?
When I think about who invented the 3-phase electric motor, I think of Mikhail Dolivo-Dobrovolsky. However, the 3-phase [...]
Motors,
Transformer Maintenance Strategies: A Step-by-Step Approach
Whether you have one or hundreds of transformers in your fleet, you need a maintenance plan to keep everything running [...]
Maintenance, Transformers,
Safety Hazards: Ensuring Fall Protection and Drivers’ Safety
June is National Safety Month, and at Southwest Electric Co., we are fully committed to utilizing this opportunity to [...]
Safety & Hazard Reduction,
Substation Upgrade | 5 Ways to Save Money & Minimize Downtime
Your facility is adding new equipment this year, and you are tasked with upgrading, installing, and maintaining the [...]