GracePort & GracePESDs

Summary

In this video, Dixon Smith, VP of MRO Sales at Electric Supply and Equipment Company, introduces Jeff Winky from Grace Technologies. Jeff demonstrates six innovative products, including Check Volt, VTS, Inside-Outside Outlets, and a USB charging station, designed for safety and efficiency in various industrial applications. The products offer features like voltage detection, lockout/tagout compliance, and submersible capabilities, ensuring reliable performance and worker safety. The presentation highlights Grace Technologies' commitment to providing a diverse range of customized solutions for panel interfacing and protection.

Takeaways

• 👋 Introduction: Dixon Smith, Vice President of MRO Sales at Electric Supply and Equipment Company, introduces Jeff Winky, who represents Grace Technologies.
• 🛠️ Product Demonstration: Jeff Winky is presenting a demo board with six Grace products, explaining their functions and applications.
• 🔌 Check Volt: A safety device with a blinking indicator to show voltage presence or absence, and a flip cover that can be locked for safety.
• 🔧 VTS (Voltage Test Switch): A combination device that includes an R3W indicator and safe test points for lockout/tagout procedures.
• 🔄 Inside Outside Outlet: Features a GFI circuit breaker, USB port, and a self-test function to verify voltage presence or absence every minute.
• 🔋 USB Charging Station: A new product for 24-volt charging, suitable for charging devices like cell phones or laptops.
• 🌊 IP68 Connector: A connector that can be submerged in water up to 1.5 meters for 60 minutes, providing complete sealing protection.
• 🔌 Panel Interface: A 25.2 knockout pass-through panel interface with twist-off caps, suitable for networking Ethernet and USB products.
• 🏭 Customization: Grace Technologies offers customization services, including building products to specific customer requirements and adding company logos.
• 📚 Literature and Resources: Jeff Winky mentions that literature is available online, and he will provide a link for further information on Grace products.
• 👷‍♂️ Safety Focus: The script emphasizes the importance of safety in panel interfacing and keeping personnel safe with the use of Grace products.

Q & A

Who is Dixon Smith and what is his role at the Electric Supply and Equipment company?

Dixon Smith is the Vice President of MRO Sales at the Electric Supply and Equipment company.

What is Jeff Winky's position and what company does he represent?

Jeff Winky is a representative of Grace Technologies.

What is the purpose of the Check Volt product according to the script?

The Check Volt product is designed to indicate the presence or absence of voltage and can be used for live, dead, or lockout/tagout procedures.

What safety features does the Check Volt product have?

The Check Volt product has a flip cover that can be locked with a star screwdriver and is rated for safety up to 1,000 volts AC or DC.

What is the VTS product and what does it combine?

The VTS product is a combination of an R3W and a safe test point, allowing users to check for the absence of voltage and perform lockout/tagout procedures.

What is the Inside Outside Outlet and what does it include?

The Inside Outside Outlet is a product that includes a GFI circuit breaker, a USB port, and a circuit breaker with GFCI on the receptacle, capable of performing self-tests to verify the absence or presence of voltage.

What is the new product mentioned on the far right of the demo board?

The new product mentioned is a USB-C charging station for 24 volts, designed for charging devices like cell phones or laptops.

What is the purpose of the IP68 connector on the demo board?

The IP68 connector is designed to provide complete sealing protection and can be submerged in 1.5 meters of water for 60 minutes.

What types of enclosures does Grace Technologies manufacture?

Grace Technologies manufactures enclosures such as NEMA 4X, NEMA 12, IP66, IP69, IP68, and IP69K, as well as stainless steel enclosures.

How does Grace Technologies cater to custom product needs?

Grace Technologies offers custom manufacturing services, where they can build products to specific customer requirements, even on a one-off basis, and can include the customer's company logo on the faceplate.

What additional service does Jeff Winky offer regarding the Grace product line?

Jeff Winky offers to provide a link to literature on the web for further information about the Grace product line.