The services of industrial electrical contractors are significant for factories and warehouses that use large power operated machines. At the time of installation, it is essential to employ industrial or commercial electrical contractors.

Machine wiring involves the laying down of wires and cables including live, neutral and earth wires for proper functioning of all machines and equipment. For minimal maintenance and repair work it is wise to ensure the finest quality of equipment and appropriate connections in the initial stages. In NJ and NY industrial electrical contractors hired for such work must be registered with the industrial contractors association.

Proper placing of controls and hardware can be very helpful – by moving the controls closer to the machines, wiring and system cost can be reduced by 30 percent. Skilled and experienced industrial electrical contractors always check the suitability of these controls for machines. The input and output wiring of the electrical transformer that supplies power must also conform to the local electrical codes.

Distribution transformers for industrial premises are usually step down transformers as they receive high voltage and transform it down to a level that can be used safely by the industrial facility. Pad mount transformers are placed in locked steel cases and mounted on concrete pads. They have a primary and a secondary side – high voltage input comes into the primary side and the lower voltage output moves out of the secondary side.

To wire up the transformer, industrial electrical contractors locate the primary side of the transformer which as two terminals – H1 and H2. These are connected to the supply lines with a wire that has high voltage carrying capacity. The secondary side of the transformer is then located by the industrial electrical contractors to complete the wiring. The size and type of transformer determine whether it has two output terminals or three. A 120 volt transformer has 2 terminals while a 120/240 volt transformer has three.

Proficient industrial electrical contractors also test machine wring and the working of all equipment for performance and safety before the systems go live.

Registered with the electrical contractors association, Centrim Electric is a well known industrial and commercial contractor in NJ and NY. We also take up residential projects and the quality of work has always been appreciated by all our clients. Contract Centrim Electric for any machine wiring works in your industrial facilities.

For new electrical installations in industrial facilities, electrical engineering services must only be performed by licensed electricians, preferably the members of the electrical contractors association.

The facility has to be surveyed well by the electrical contractors and the business owner or person in-charge must discuss the precise electrical requirements of the facility. The design for lighting, air-conditioning, machine wiring and installation of electrically controlled lifts and elevators must be planned in detail.

In industrial premises, where most machines run on electric power, the need for electricity is relatively huge. Business owners cannot afford productivity losses due to frequent breakdowns caused by faults. The ratings of all wires and cables have to be checked thoroughly before installation to ensure that they are fit for use. There should also be a flexibility to add new equipment and wirings as machines in a factory might later require upgrades or new features.

A common problem observed during new electrical installations is reverse polarity. This occurs when the live and the neutral wires are reversed. If there is such a wiring fault in a facility that uses power driven machines, a machine would start working as soon as someone plugs the power cord into the improperly wired receptacle, without releasing the power switch. The machine would not stop working even when the power is switched off. A skilled and experienced electrical contractor would always use receptacle testers to verify that all receptacles are wired correctly.

Earthing is also very important to protect people from electrocution and prevent electrical fires. If wiring in a machinery becomes loose and comes in contact with any metal surface, the metal would become energized. This poses a big safety hazard and threat of electrocution for anyone who touches the machinery. With proper earthing, the flow of current can be safely diverted from the metal surface to earth.

For every new electrical installation, guarding of all devices and equipment must be ensured. Exposed electrical wiring, unguarded receptacles and uncovered circuit breaker panels can be very dangerous for the workers employed in the industrial facility.

Competent and experienced electricians from electrical contractors association have the right knowledge and expertise to deal with complex installations in commercial and industrial premises.

At Centrim Electric, we offer various electrical engineering services to industrial, commercial and residential clients. Having served numerous organizations in NJ and NY, we have the right blend of skills and experience to successfully complete large scale projects.

Periodic tests and inspections are necessary to ensure the continual safe working of electrical installations especially in a commercial facility that employs large and complex electrical equipment. A periodic inspection by efficient electrical engineering services tests the condition and working of an existing electrical installation to determine its safety and suitability for a continued service.

Only licensed and experienced commercial electrical contractors should be contacted for periodic tests and inspections in a commercial or industrial facility. They should have all the necessary equipment and expertise to check: 

• If any of the electrical circuits or equipment are overloaded
• If there are any potential electrical shock risks or fire hazards associated with the electrical installations
• The state of different safety devices such as fuses, circuit breakers, bus bars and ground fault circuit interrupters in the switchboard
• The condition of earthing and bonding provisions
• The accuracy of any electrical work that was performed in the premises by the organization’s own workers.

As compared to residential premises, industrial and commercial facilities usually have bulky and complex electrical installations. They also need additional security systems such as fire alarms, CCTV devices and secure access systems.

All electrical installations in commercial or industrial facility deteriorate with age. They undergo wear and tear due to continued usage but need to be maintained well to ensure the safety of visitors and the employees working in the premises. The repair if required for any installation must not be delayed. The contractor for electrical engineering services employed for testing can best determine the kind of repairs and replacements essential for different electrical equipment, safety devices and circuits.

For any commercial organization, it is advisable to get electrical testing and inspection performed every five years. The safety of existing electrical fittings may also have to be checked during the purchase and sale of a new property or while leasing the property to a new tenant.

At Centrim Electric we have a wide range of electrical engineering services for installation, testing, inspection, maintenance and repair of electrical systems. As the commercial electrical contractor of choice for many organizations in New Jersey and New York, Centrim Electric provides quality services to all its clients. Call us for any help that you need for your industrial, commercial and residential electrical works.