Preventing the Preventable: What Wind Asset Managers Should Know About Maintenance Gaps Wind turbines don’t fail out of nowhere. Most issues — from gearbox faults to blade damage — start small and grow worse over time. But too often, these…
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Why One-Line Diagrams Are a Must-Have in Every Manufacturing Plant
Why One-Line Diagrams Are a Must-Have in Every Manufacturing Plant When it comes to electrical safety, most manufacturing facilities focus on lockout/tagout, PPE, and arc flash labels — and rightly so. But there’s one tool that often gets overlooked, even…
The Cost of Inaction: What Unmaintained Electrical Gear Could Be Hiding
The Cost of Inaction: What Unmaintained Electrical Gear Could Be Hiding In manufacturing, downtime doesn’t just hurt — it halts production, delays delivery, and can drain six figures or more from your bottom line. Yet too many facilities overlook electrical…
Why Preventative Maintenance Is Critical for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Why Preventative Maintenance Is Critical for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are a key part of the energy transition, but their reliability depends entirely on consistent, technically sound maintenance. With safety risks like thermal runaway…
5 Arc Flash Mistakes Manufacturing Plants Can’t Afford to Make
5 Arc Flash Mistakes Manufacturing Plants Can’t Afford to Make Arc flash is one of the most dangerous — and most overlooked — electrical hazards in industrial environments. When systems are energized and maintenance or switching tasks are underway, even…
How NFPA 70B Is Reshaping Maintenance in Manufacturing
How NFPA 70B Is Reshaping Maintenance in Manufacturing Most manufacturers are familiar with NFPA 70E, which governs electrical safety in the workplace. But in 2023, a quieter — yet significant — shift occurred: NFPA 70B was reclassified as a Standard.…
Austin Riley Claims His First Podium of the year in Final Race of Weekend at Road America
We are excited to announce that our sponsored driver, Austin Riley, has claimed his first podium of the year in the weekend’s final race at Road America. Congratulations to Austin and his team – his accomplishments continue to make us…
Austin Riley Takes Checkered Flag to be U.S. Pro 1340 Champion – Wins Overall Series Championship
Austin Riley continues to impress spectators and fellow racers in the Radical Cup North America season. He won his class championship – Pro 1340 – and became the overall series champion! Austin races under his team, Racing With Autism, and…
Austin Riley Scores Three Podiums Including a Win at the Radical Cup North America Event in Utah
We are proud to announce that our sponsored driver, Austin Riley, has earned three spots at the podium including a first-place win and a tie for second in the overall championship! Spark has been sponsoring Racing with Autism for the past…
Spark-Sponsored Driver Austin Riley wins season kick-off of the U.S Radical season
We are proud to announce that our sponsored driver, Austin Riley, won the season kick-off of the U.S Radical season last weekend! Spark has been sponsoring Racing with Autism for the past three years and in that time, he has never ceased…