Appleton Grp LLC
Switchrack: What Specifiers Need to Know
Designing industrial facilities is rarely a paint-by-numbers effort
because each plant faces unique considerations, based on what it’s
producing and the resulting safety and power requirements. That means
power distribution equipment also needs to be custom designed.
Universal Douglas
Look Beyond Lumens per Watt for Even More LED Energy Savings
In just a little more than a decade, LED lighting systems have moved
from a not-quite-yet-there technology to one that essentially owns the
market, especially in commercial applications. With efficacy ratings
that now surpass those of once-dominant fluorescent fixtures, LEDs also
can operate for years before needing replacement, versus months for
fluorescent tubes.
Voltec Power & Lighting
Temporary Commercial Power Distribution
When working as an electrician in a processing plant, I was often called
in to work on renovations, new area construction, and emergency repair
scenarios. Often there wasn’t permanent power available, so temporary
power using extension cords was necessary to power up tools and
equipment for the job.
Appleton Grp LLC
LEDs for Hazardous Locations and … Mesh Lighting Control
Hazardous locations have stricter requirements for fixtures and
luminaires than other industrial areas. Hazardous locations include
those areas where flammable dusts, fumes, liquids and gases may be
present, either in storage or during processing.
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Help Customers Control Lighting with Motorized Shades and Blinds
Next time you’re helping a customer design a new lighting layout (or upgrading an existing one) don’t forget the blinds.
That’s right. Window blinds.
Light Efficient Design
LED Work Lighting Helps Contractors Get the Job Done
It truly amazes me how LEDs have transformed the lighting industry in
just a decade. In 2012, manufacturers introduced the first bulbs to
match the output of a standard 60W incandescent. They weren’t dimmable
and could cost $25 or more. Fast forward to 2023, and LEDs now dominate
the lighting market, and inexpensive replacement lamps can cost less
than $5 and last 10-20 years.
