Surge Protectors

Protect Your Investment with an Industrial Surge Protector

In today’s data-driven world, safeguarding your industrial and commercial electronics is no longer an option; it is a necessity. Surge protectors serve as the first line of defense against the unpredictable nature of electrical grids and the environment. At Westward Sales, we provide high-performance surge protection solutions designed to keep your mission-critical equipment running smoothly, even in the most challenging conditions.

What is a Surge Protector?

A surge protector is a specialized device designed to shield electronic equipment from voltage spikes - brief, intense increases in electrical power that can occur in a fraction of a second. While most people are familiar with the standard power strips used in homes, industrial-grade surge protectors are built to much higher standards. They use sophisticated components such as Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) and gas-discharge tubes to divert excess electricity away from your sensitive components and safely into the ground. Without this protection, a single surge can cause immediate "catastrophic failure," or worse, "electronic rust" - a slow degradation of internal circuits that leads to mysterious system crashes and premature equipment death.

General Features of Industrial Surge Protectors

Industrial surge protectors are engineered for reliability and durability. Unlike consumer models, they often feature:

• High Joule Ratings: This measures how much energy the device can absorb before it fails. Industrial units typically offer thousands of Joules of protection.
• Rapid Response Times: Quality protectors react in nanoseconds, intercepting spikes before they reach the internal circuitry of your devices.
• Clamping Voltage: This is the specific voltage level that triggers the protector to start diverting energy. Professional units maintain a low, consistent clampingvoltage to ensure maximum safety.
• EMI/RFI Noise Filtering: Beyond just blocking spikes, many units filter out "dirty power" or electromagnetic interference, which improves the performance of audio, video, and data equipment.
• Heavy-Duty Housing: Built with metal or impact-resistant materials to withstand the rigors of server rooms, factories, and outdoor enclosures.

There are many levels of defense available for your setup. For standard rack-mounted setups, the CyberPower CPS815RMS is a versatile choice. This unit features 8 NEMA 5-15R outlets and fits perfectly in a 1U rack space, providing centralized protection for your networking hub. The MPV615S is a medical-grade surge protector for use in hospitals, clinics, group practices, private practices, laboratory, or other medical facilities. We understand that every environment has unique power challenges. Our technical experts are here to help you calculate the necessary protection levels for your specific installation, ensuring you never have to worry about a sudden spike taking down your entire operation.