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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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Electric Motor Repair: 6 Basic Steps & Best Practices
It is important to follow the procedures for electric motor repair. This can help obtain all the needed [...]
Maintenance, Motors,
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 [...]
Maintenance, Substations,
5 Questions to Ask Before Replacing or Upgrading Switchgear
Replacing or upgrading switchgear can be overwhelming, especially when you have limitations on footprint, downtime, [...]
Maintenance, Switchgear,
Why Are Key Locks on Our Switch Enclosures?
A common question we get regarding our switchgear is : “Why are key locks so common on our switch enclosures?” Key [...]
Switchgear, Video,
The Importance of Dyno Testing
What is Dyno Testing? Dynamometer testing, more commonly known as dyno testing, is a type of motor load test. It [...]
Motors, Testing,
5 Questions on Transformer Grounding
You hired someone to install and ground your transformer. You assumed they understood and followed all appropriate [...]
Transformers,
Everything You Need to Know About Vibration Analysis
Vibration analysis is an essential maintenance process for electric motors today. This article breaks down everything [...]