Thank You for Joining Us at Our Customer Appreciation Golf Outing
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Lakeland Engineering’s annual Customer Appreciation Golf Outing at Bunker Hills Golf Club! We are incredibly grateful to our customers for taking the time to spend the day with us. Your continued partnership and trust are what make events like this so meaningful. A special […]
Thermal Management for Control Panels: Why Enclosure Cooling Matters
Heat causes premature component failure in control panels. Drives, PLCs, power supplies, and relays all generate heat during normal operation. When that heat builds up inside an enclosure, components run hotter than designed. Service life drops. Failures become more frequent. Here is what to know about enclosure thermal management and how Pfannenberg helps. Why Heat […]
How Industrial Sensors Support Predictive Maintenance Programs
Unplanned downtime can be costly for manufacturers, leading to lost production, increased maintenance expenses, and reduced efficiency. To combat these challenges, many facilities are adopting predictive maintenance strategies that use real-time data to identify potential equipment issues before failures occur. Industrial sensors play a critical role in making predictive maintenance possible. What Is Predictive Maintenance? […]
How to Use a Digital Multimeter for Industrial Troubleshooting (And When to Rent One)
Whether you’re diagnosing a tripped motor, chasing a ground fault, or verifying voltage across a control panel, a digital multimeter is one of the most versatile tools on any industrial site. Knowing how to use one correctly, and having access to the right model when a project demands it, can be the difference between a […]
How to Read Power Quality Meter Data and Diagnose Common Electrical Problems
Power quality meters generate a lot of data. Voltage readings, harmonic distortion percentages, power factor values, event logs, and waveform captures can all appear in a single report, and knowing what to do with that information is where real diagnostic value comes from. For maintenance engineers, electrical contractors, and facility managers, the ability to interpret […]
When Should You Rent vs. Buy High-Voltage Test Equipment? A Strategic Guide for Project Leaders
In today’s construction and industrial environments, project leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver faster timelines, tighter budgets, and zero-margin-for-error performance. Whether you’re overseeing commissioning, maintenance, or troubleshooting on energized systems, one question continues to surface: Does it make more sense to rent or buy high-voltage test equipment? The wrong choice can lead to underutilized […]
ASCO Solenoid Valves: How to Choose the Right Valve for Your Application
Selecting the right valve for your system is one of the most important decisions in any industrial or manufacturing process. When reliability, precision, and long-term performance matter, ASCO solenoid valves are often the preferred choice across industries. From fluid control in processing systems to automation in manufacturing lines, these valves play a critical role in […]
Why ABB Soft Starters Are a Smart Choice for Modern Motor Control
Electric motors power everything from conveyors and compressors to pumps and packaging equipment. But how those motors start can have a major impact on system reliability, maintenance costs, and equipment lifespan. For electrical contractors, OEM machine builders, UL panel shops, and control panel integrators, the challenge is clear: how do you protect motors and mechanical […]