Panel Design Considerations Part 2

Erika Thorson

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In part one of our Design Panel Considerations we discussed how to streamline production and meet deadlines.
During the design stage of a panel it is also important to consider key factors to help minimize complications.

First, in order to take a project from design to final build, a panel shop first needs to be provided with a complete and accurate Bill of Materials to ensure the quote is as correct as possible. The quoting process begins with using your BOM to provide you with an accurate quote for your project.

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Custom Panel Design Considerations Part 1

Erika Thorson

Custom Control Panels

When it comes to designing a control panel, there are many variables to consider in order to ensure the end product is built to expectations, completed on time, and within budget. Over ESL’s 25 years of experience as a custom control panel manufacturer we have learned that the design stage of a panel is critical to the success of a project.

During the design stage of a panel it is important to consider some key steps in order to help streamline production and meet deadlines:

First and foremost, scaling drawings properly ensures components will fit properly where desired and assist in the efficiency of production.

Secondly, a good rule of thumb for building a clean and functional panel is Read more →

ESL Receives Award of Excellence in Manufacturing

Erika Thorson

On February 19th ESL was honored with the Award of Excellence in Manufacturing from the Corona Chamber of Commerce. The award luncheon highlighted ESL’s commitment to not only our customers and the safety-interlocked manufacturing industry but also to our community. Below is the video highlight played at the award luncheon courtesy of ConnectingU Marketing.

Watch additional videos on ESL.

Lean Six Sigma: ESL’s New Venture for Continuous Improvement

Pete Mehalechko

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In manufacturing, Lean is popular for its systematic approach to streamlining workflow by eliminating waste while continuing to deliver value to customers.

Six Sigma is a structured method for problem solving and reducing variation in a process. Using the Six Sigma methodology in a manufacturing environment can reduce the amount of defective products produced, resulting in increased revenue and greater customer satisfaction.

So, what is Lean Six Sigma?

Great Question! Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that relies on an entire team effort to improve performance by removing waste. By combining lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, ESL aims to eliminate the seven kinds of waste: Time, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Over production, Over processing, and Defects (abbreviated as ‘TIMWOOD’).

When a Lean Culture is developed, Read more →

ESL Power Systems, Inc. 2015 Trade Show Recap

Erika Thorson

ESL Trade Show Map
In 2015 ESL Power Systems attended nearly a dozen trade shows across the United States and internationally. Our journeys included exhibiting at shows in many different regions geared towards multiple industries served including Intermodal Power, Entertainment Power and Emergency Power. ESL‘s expansive participation in industry leading conferences is illustrated on the map above.

USITT
(Cincinnati, OH)
Critical Facilities Summit
(Charlotte, NC)
 TOC Americas
(Panama City, Panama)
IAVM-Venue Connect
(Baltimore, MD)		 Power-Gen International
(Las Vegas, NV)		 Integrated Port Equipment Seminar
(Seattle, WA) (New Orleans, LA)
Live Design International
(Las Vegas, NV)		 Port & Terminal Technology
(Miami, FL)		  
American Society of Healthcare Engineers (Boston, MA) AAPA Maintenance Seminar
(San Diego, CA)		  

Notable highlights from these shows include: Read more →