An insulating material is one that resists electricity trying to flow through it. Insulators help resist shock and short circuits, making electrical insulation one of the most critical components in any building or system. This also means that measuring resistance is especially important, and you must have a clear understanding of the resistance levels to [...]
Hipot testing is necessary for ensuring the electrical safety compliance of electronic equipment. However, testing the voltage on commercial equipment can result in errors and even death if the operators have not been properly trained on the importance of establishing a safe testing environment. Before any tests are performed, operators should be thoroughly trained on [...]
LED lighting products and fixtures have helped countless facilities improve their energy efficiency. The lighting and energy industry has done much to improve the overall quality of these products but ensuring that each new iteration meets these new safety and energy standards can prove challenging for engineers and technicians alike. […]
In the world of power electronics, one event has defined the industry for the last 35+ years, setting expectations, introducing new technologies, and providing networking opportunities. The Applied Power Electronics Conference — APEC — has brought together generations of power electronic professionals from across multiple industries to learn and grow their knowledge base. Vitrek is [...]
When it comes to using the Vitrek family of products, knowing how to properly implement and understand the data they provide is of the utmost importance. While some people have prior knowledge of our products, it’s not out of the question that you might need a refresher course or a [...]
Power analyzers are a critical component of knowing the energy output of a given device once it’s turned on. Understanding the power consumption of specific units with a high degree of accuracy can help assess their overall performance and whether you need to perform a more in-depth maintenance check. [...]
When testing the electrical systems for your military and aerospace applications, you need to ensure they are ready for the job and meet all the necessary standards. These specialized systems work to keep the highly sophisticated and advanced technology housed in these applications running at full strength, which requires the right amount of power to [...]
Vitrek is a leading provider of testing solutions for electrical safety across multiple industries. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, and in business for over three decades, Vitrek has established itself as one of the premier electrical safety testing companies on the market. They serve over 30 different countries and provide electrical safety testing equipment that [...]
Vitrek is proud to hold educational webinars for our customers in various industries with information and products that are relevant to their applications. One such industry that relies on some of the technology that we offer is the appliance and consumer products industry, which requires extensive electrical safety testing in order to bring their products [...]
At Vitrek, we do more than just design and build high-quality electrical testing equipment — we ensure that our customers have all of the tools that they need to succeed when using our products. Here, we offer an overview of the plethora of educational resources that we have available on our website. […]
