Whether you're the former or the latter, freezing conditions require you to take additional steps to prepare your facility. Keep your plant operational by focusing on these three key areas.
Perhaps you're used to working in cold weather or your applications are already functioning in a cold environment. Regardless, you need to make sure the electrical cords and cables you're using in these applications can withstand the abuse — because cable that can keep up with your operations in the most extreme climates offers a competitive advantage. Our cold-temperature rated cables are designed to perform in dynamic applications as low as -70°C.
Determining the right product family for your environment is key to longer-lasting cable life:
Water that freezes in a piping system can do damage beyond clogging the system and shutting off flow. Ice takes up more room than liquid and so, in a confined space like a pipe, builds extreme pressure from within that is enough to break the pipe and all related valves and fittings. The damage leads to unexpected — and unnecessary — cost from replacement parts, labor, and downtime. Avoid the hassle with these tools:
Stocking maintenance equipment that helps you quickly solve weather-related problems will save you unnecessary downtime. Every maintenance department should invest in a few, quick-fix items to keep their plant running. Consider the following:
CONCLUSION:
Being prepared is half the battle. Maintaining your electrical wires and cables, as well as pipes and valves, through the long winter months is the other half. Be sure to keep a few, quick-fix accessories on hand to help maintain these critical areas in your facility. Here's to preparing for six more weeks of winter!