The Gund Company has Acquired Vanderveer Industrial Plastics
The Gund Company has Acquired Vanderveer Industrial Plastics SAINT LOUIS, May 5, 2023 The Gund Company is pleased to announce that on May 1, 2023, we acquired Vanderveer Industrial Plastics of Placentia, CA. “Since the 1951, Vanderveer Industrial Plastics (VIP) has thrived by fabricating custom-engineered composite and specialty thermoplastic materials for the aerospace, semiconductor, and renewable energy […]
EASA CONVENTION AND EXPO 2023
EASA CONVENTION AND EXPO 2023 See Us At The 2023 EASA Show in National Harbor, MD! The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) will hold its Annual Convention and Solutions Exposition June 24-27, 2023, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. The theme for the 2023 Convention is “Together Towards Success.” […]
Culture-News-Q2-2023
CULTURE IS EVERYTHING Culture News Q2 2023 Our Culture Champions are a huge part of our team spirit at The Gund Company. They organize and lead many culture events at our sites across the enterprise. Last quarter they helped organize holiday and milestone celebrations as well as other fun events. Another TGC culture tradition is […]
UL Recognized Standoff Insulators
UL Recognized Standoff Insulators Benefits of UL 891 Standoff Insulators Standoff insulators are UL recognized as panelboard and switchboard accessories according to the requirements in UL 891 Annex G. Annex G of UL 891 allows for switchboard sections and current transformer compartments to achieve a high Short-Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) without having to test. The […]
Mold Platen Insulation
Mold Platen Insulation (MPI) from The Gund Company is a high compressive strength, heat-resistant composite insulating material. This insulation serves as a barrier between the mold or dies and the platen to resist heat transfer. Commonly found on injection molding, compression molding, thermoforming, and rubber molding machinery. This type of insulation is ideal for reducing […]
LP – Semi-Conductive (Q1, 2018)
Stator Insulating Materials: The Importance of Semi-Conductive Materials & Their Applications A Review of Insulating Materials Large rotating machines contain many different types of insulating materials, providing specific protection to maintain efficiency and prevent damage during normal operation, upset conditions, and idle states. One type of specifically formulated insulation, semi-conductive insulation, serves a structural […]
Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs)
Stator Sensors STATOR EMBEDDED GTH FLEXIBLE BEARING WIRE Embedded Stator RTD Embedded temperature monitoring of motors and generators is a long-time industry-accepted practice, allowing for continuous assessment of equipment conditions. The embedded method of monitoring utilizes specially designed Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) and Thermocouples (T/Cs) placed outside the major insulation as specified in ANSI […]
Thermal Performance of Insulation Materials
A Review of Thermal Performance of Insulation Materials Terminology and Methods. Over the years, there has been considerable debate on determining and classifying the thermal performance of insulation materials used in electrical power systems equipment and related applications. Unfortunately, there is a tremendous amount of confusion in the marketplace regarding the thermal performance of […]
Electrical Insulation Considerations in High-Voltage Electric Vehicle Battery Design
Increasing vehicle power and battery capacity, while reducing charging time and weight are priority considerations in electric vehicle battery design. While these considerations have always been important, battery technology, power supply capability, and semi-conductor capacity have been somewhat prohibitive of a solution impacting all: increasing the voltage of the battery. 350V batteries are still commonplace […]
Dielectric Strength – A Key Test for Insulation Materials
Dielectric Strength – A Key Test for Insulation Materials Dielectric Strength is a critical property for any material with a primary function as an electrical insulator. In simple terms, dielectric strength is the ability of an insulating material to withstand applied electrical stress. It is defined as “the maximum electric field strength that a material […]
