Production lines, heavy machinery and automated processes demand robust power. Dr Electric equips factories, plants and industrial campuses across the DMV with safe, reliable and energy‑efficient electrical systems. From motor control centers to safety labeling, we keep your operations running—and your workers protected—around the clock.
Industrial equipment draws significant power. We install feeders, busways and dedicated circuits sized for motors, welders, presses and robotics. Oversized motors waste energy; resizing motors and installing variable frequency drives (VFDs) can cut energy use dramatically. Using a VFD to run a motor at 70 percent of full speed can save up to 50 percent in energy costs and increase motor efficiency to 98 percent.
Modern motor control centers (MCCs) consolidate starters, soft‑starters and VFDs into modular sections. VFDs precisely adjust motor speed to match load, reducing wear and power consumption. Motors account for over 50 percent of industrial electricity use; VFDs lower consumption by matching energy input to demand, and reducing motor speed by 20 percent can cut energy use nearly 50 percent. We engineer MCC lineups with proper conductor sizing, overload protection and harmonic filters to protect equipment.
Non‑linear loads like VFDs can create voltage distortion and harmonics. We evaluate your plant’s electrical system and recommend line reactors, filters and isolation transformers to ensure clean power. Our team also installs surge protection and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for sensitive control systems, eliminating costly downtime.
Planned outages are the safest time to upgrade electrical systems. We coordinate with your operations team to schedule work during shutdowns, adhere to lockout/tagout procedures and follow OSHA’s hazardous energy control standard, which requires employers to establish programs and affix lockout devices to energy‑isolating devices to prevent unexpected start‑up or release of stored energy during servicing or maintenance. Whether replacing switchgear, upgrading panels or installing new bus ducts, our crews work efficiently to meet your turnaround schedules.
NFPA 70E requires arc‑flash hazard assessments and labels on any equipment that might need examination or maintenance while energized. Labels must include the nominal voltage, the arc‑flash boundary and either the incident energy or appropriate PPE category. Dr Electric performs these studies, affixes compliant labels and trains your staff on safe work practices. We provide detailed reports and keep records current for OSHA inspections.
Industrial facilities must comply with multiple safety codes. NFPA 70E mandates arc‑flash risk assessments and labels with voltage, arc‑flash boundary and incident energy or PPE rating, and requires employers to ensure labels remain legible. OSHA’s lockout/tagout standard (29 CFR 1910.147) covers servicing and maintenance of machines where unexpected energization or stored energy release could injure employees; it requires employers to establish programs to affix lockout devices and disable machines during service. NEC Article 430 governs motor circuits and over‑current protection, while Article 110 outlines requirements for working space around electrical equipment. We design to these standards and coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Energy costs are a major expense for manufacturers. VFDs enable motors to run at the exact speed needed, eliminating throttling losses and delivering dramatic savings—reducing speed by 20 percent can reduce energy use by nearly 50 percent. A wastewater facility retrofitting pumps with VFDs saw 30–50 percent energy savings. Running motors at 70 percent with a VFD can save up to 50 percent in energy costs. Upgrading to LED lighting further reduces consumption; high‑bay LEDs use up to 75 percent less energy than traditional fixtures and last over 50,000 hours. Our preventive maintenance programs, harmonic filters and surge protection keep your equipment running reliably and extend service life.
Keep your production lines humming safely and efficiently. Plan your next line expansion with Dr Electric and discover how our industrial power solutions can cut costs, improve safety and support your growth.
