Choosing an Induction Power Supply Manufacturer

•Applications Knowledge: Any company can sell you a power supply, ship it to you, and wish you the best. Companies that provide applications testing, use their induction and applications expertise to prove out your process, and recommend the right system for your process requirements can make all the difference.

•Coil Design: Designing and creating the right coil for your heating application is also critical. Be sure your vendor can recommend, design and supply a tailored coil that will maximize the efficiency of your process.

•Product Manufacturing: Does the vendor actually make the equipment, or do they merely resell it? Logically, if the facility that designs and manufactures the equipment is supporting you in process design, service and support after the sale, you''ll enjoy a better experience that leads to superior results and uptime. Is the vendor CE certified?

•Equipment Quality: Cheaper isn''t always better. Some imported units have a low power rating which leads to inferior efficiency. You might find one company''s lower power system can do the same thing another company''s higher power system does, so the price advantage evaporates!

•System Versatility: Being able to easily change capacitors, tap transformers and coils will allow you to use your system for multiple applications if you so desire. Some systems even automatically update their taps based on the load.

•Service and Support: Is the supplier you''re considering set up to support you? Can they come, set you up, and do training? Consider whether they actually make the equipment (and therefore really know the equipment), and if they have a team that can get to you efficiently.

•Company reputation: Have they been around a while? Are their clients saying good things? Learning about the vendor''s reputation will give you invaluable peace of mind.

•Cost of Ownership: What vendor/solution will ultimately lead to the best experience and the lowest cost of ownership?

If you consider all of these factors, and select a supplier based on them, you''re sure to have a great experience where you get the right power supply for your specific application. Good luck!