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The Snow Must Go On: How ABB AF Contactors Power Through Winter
ABB AF Contactors: Keeping Your Runnings Cool
Winter might be the harshest time of year for most of us, but if your industry depends on snow-covered slopes whatever the season, warm weather can bring its own problems. So, your summertime downhill run might be all thanks to a hardworking snow machine. And that snow machine may well be ticking over thanks to ABB AF contactors - keeping the fun running smoothly even when conditions get rough.
Why Snow Machines Can’t Afford to Chill Out
Ski resorts rely on snow fans that can churn out up to 105 cubic metres of snow per hour. But to do this, they need a reliable power supply — no flickers, no failures, no freezes. That’s easier said than done in alpine conditions. We're talking low temps, high humidity, and non-stop vibration. Add kilometres of cabling from the control room, and you’ve got a perfect storm for voltage fluctuations. That’s where ABB AF contactors come in, offering rock-solid reliability in even the most extreme conditions.
Saving time, space, power and money
Thanks to ABB’s innovative AF technology, a single contactor now covers a massive 100–250 V AC/DC control voltage range. That means fewer product variants to stock, less complexity in the panel, and far less head-scratching when it comes to specifying the right gear. They're designed to ride out dips, surges and sags like a board through powder. No sudden stops. No rewiring. Just smooth, uninterrupted performance, whatever the weather.
World Cup-Winning Reliability
That’s why, when the San Vigilio di Marebbe ski resort needed a new black run for the Audi SIS Ski World Cup 2023, they turned to ABB technology. ABB partnered with TechnoAlpin to install a cutting-edge energy management system that not only keeps the snow machines running reliably all season—but also keeps energy use, costs, and environmental impact firmly under control.
A Solution That Doesn’t Flake Under Pressure
Because of this robust flexibility and overall cost-efficiency, ABB AF contactors are a staple here at LED Controls and a firm favourite among our customers. Whether you're in Switzerland or Salford, no job is too big or too small for these versatile, reliable contactors. Take a look at our extensive ABB range online, or get in touch with our expert team to find out how ABB AF connectors can keep your projects running slalom-smooth:
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