The Challenge: Meeting Safety Standards in Any Environment
New safety requirements calling for substation entrance gates to be grounded led to a current client in Hawaii to ask DMC Power for help with a sliding fence at their substation.
The considerable distance between connection points necessitated an elevated solution. Additionally, conventional bolted connectors and braided ground cables were prone to snapping under continuous movement, resulting in hazardous safety risks.
With the unique situational and environmental factors of Hawaii in mind, DMC Power undertook the task of custom-engineering specialized grounding solutions for enhanced safety and reliability in the substation's sliding gates.
The Solution: Tailored Engineering for Enhanced Safety and Reliability
DMC Power conducted a comprehensive analysis of the client's sliding gate grounding challenges, considering the region's environmental intricacies. Leveraging advanced engineering and specialized technology, the team custom-engineered grounding solutions tailored to reinforce safety and reliability.
- Detailed Analysis and Custom Engineering: In-depth assessments led to the development of specialized grounding solutions precisely engineered to meet Hawaii's unique environmental challenges.
- Strategic Deployment: Timely implementation ensured proactive reinforcement of grounding systems, anticipating and mitigating potential safety hazards.
- Collaborative Approach: Close collaboration with stakeholders facilitated a thorough understanding of sliding gate system requirements, enabling precision engineering of solutions.
Our solution was to Swage a flexible, coated grounding wire to a tin-plated fence post connector on the sliding gate. The other end was connected to a tin-plated grounding terminal anchored and elevated into a concrete wall.
The flexible wire allowed for durability and free movement, the tinplating provided theft resistance, and the elevated assembly kept the wire off the ground. This custom Swage solution permanently solved the gate's wear and tear issues by forming a solid, 360° connection.
The Results: Achieving Safety and Reliability Goals
With the ease of Swage connection technology, the entire assembly took place in less than 30 minutes, leaving the customer extremely happy with the reliable and timely results. DMC Power's tailored grounding solutions effectively addressed the client's sliding gate system challenges. By enhancing safety, reliability, and environmental adaptability, these solutions minimized hazards, reduced interruptions, and ensured consistent functionality while fortifying safety measures.
- Improved Safety Measures: Specialized grounding solutions minimized hazards, enhancing safety protocols for the sliding gate's operations.
- Enhanced Reliability: Reinforced grounding systems ensured consistent functionality, reducing the risk of operational interruptions.
- Theft-Deterence: By adding tinplating to the connection, this project significantly bolstered theft deterrence in sliding gate systems.
- Environmental Adaptability: Solutions adapted seamlessly to Hawaii's environmental challenges, ensuring system stability in diverse conditions.
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