Equipment by Red-D-Arc is essential for power outages at worksites

Power outages are risky for business operations.

Red-D-Arc Welderentals is trusted by Canadian businesses for its portfolio of welding solutions and power generators. A key scenario that necessitates the presence of such equipment is a power outage. Customers who operate in storm-prone areas must have contingency plans in place for power outages, including backup power sources.

While most companies can benefit from having backup power on hand, it is absolutely essential (and legally required) for hospitals and food-processing plants to have power-outage solutions.

The risks of power loss

Modern society relies heavily on electricity and the central power grid – which makes power failures potentially catastrophic to business operations. Among the possible repercussions of a sudden power outage: computer damage and data loss; unexpected downtime, which results in lower productivity and higher costs; property damage, particularly due to extreme weather; and risks to employee health and safety, due to lack of light.

Manufacturing operations can mitigate these risks by establishing protection, care, and disaster plans in advance, particularly before storm season starts. This includes investing in equipment specifically for power outages. Red-D-Arc power generators, for example, are ideal sources of backup power. Since businesses cannot predict whether power access will be down for hours, days, or weeks, these units can serve as full-facility machines that companies can install in place. Smaller, portable generators are available for power outages in remote locations too.

Another product line from Red-D-Arc that can serve customers experiencing power outages – especially those caused by hurricanes – is its welding equipment. Welding machines are not only useful for everyday welding applications; they can also serve users for temporary repairs after hurricane-related damage. Red-D-Arc recommends investing in a welding solution with multi-function capacity, plenty of accessories, and backup components, and at least one staff member should be fully trained to use it.

Red-D-Arc advises customers to make a checklist of tools and resources required for a storm-recovery plan and power-outage contingency to maintain productivity and safety. The company also offers compressors, for tools powered by compressed air rather than electricity. Other necessities many include heavy equipment, backup computers, fuel, and protective equipment.

For more information, contact Red-D-Arc.

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