Quarterly Newsletter

Fall 2021

 Featured Article

Electrical Circuit Integrity Systems…

Fire-Resistive Rated Systems & Capabilities

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has fire resistive rating requirements for a 2-hour fire rating on all emergency life safety power feeds for commercial applications and a 1 or 2-hour fire rating on all emergency life safety power feeds for travel infrastructure.  Roadway tunnels (NFPA 502) require a 2-hour rating while Transit (NFPA 130) require a 1-hour rating. These requirements are set forth in the NEC.  The purpose is to provide for survivability of critical circuits to ensure continued operation during a specified time under fire conditions.

Understanding these new requirements and codes and how they affect your project can be a daunting task.  The experienced staff of Womack Electric Supply is here to assist you, ensuring accurate specification and selection of compliant products via
our in-depth nation-wide inventories through parent company, Crescent Electric Supply, and partnerships with premiere suppliers.

Life-Safety Solutions for Commercial Construction

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has fire resistive rating requirements for a 2-hour fire rating on all emergency life safety power feeds for commercial applications.  These requirements are set forth in the NEC. 

The purpose is to provide for survivability of critical circuits to ensure continued operation during a specified time under fire conditions. This is crucial  for commercial construction projects that involve life safety applications such as fire pumps, emergency feeder cables, ventilating fans, exit and emergency lighting, and elevators.

Contact us to learn more about how Womack Electric Supply can assist with your project.  

We’re ready to help!

Prysmian Draka’s Lifeline® RHW-2 Power Cables have been qualified and listed to the demanding requirements of UL 2196, Tests for Fire Resistive Cables.  

Lifeline® Cables are preferred over Mineral Insulated (MI) cables, concrete encasement or the construction of fire rated assemblies based on the facts that Lifeline® RHW-2 Cables are less costly, easier to install, and readily available.  Lifeline® RHW-2 Cables can be used in numerous construction applications for fire pumps, life-safety lighting, ventilation systems, elevators, and other specific emergency feeder applications to provide survivability during a fire when installed in accordance with FHIT 25C.

Atkore FRE Composites fiberglass conduit system consists of conduits, elbows, fittings, and adaptors. Using a phenolic resin-based matrix, it is designed to provide transit, utilities, and industry with a non-metallic corrosion resistant, flame resistant, low-smoke, non-toxic conduit system that is suitable for high temperature installations and in commercial construction applications.  

Atkore FRE Composites BreathSaver® XW Conduit system products meet the most stringent industry requirements for safety. 

Resolve One’s NEMA 4X fire resistive stainless-steel enclosures are the only enclosures in the country approved for use with FRE Composites BreathSaver®  conduit and Prysmian’s Lifeline® RHW-2 fire resistive cable in both vertical and horizontal conduit installations.  This 2-hour fire rated assembly (conduit/wire/enclosure) is ideal for emergency and lifeline feeds in commercial applications and buildings with elevators, fire pumps, emergency egress lighting, etc.

Resolve One offers additional pre-fabrication and custom construction solutions bridging design, application, equipment, and successful installation

Life-Safety Solutions for Transit Systems

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has fire rating requirements for a 1 or 2-hour fire rating on all emergency life safety power feeds.  Roadway tunnels (NFPA 502) require a 2-hour rating while Transit (NFPA 130) require a 1-hour rating.

The purpose is to provide for survivability of critical circuits to ensure continued operation during a specified time under fire conditions. This is crucial  for applications that involve the safety of passengers. 

Contact us to learn more about how Womack Electric Supply can assist with your project.  

We’re ready to help!

 

Prysmian Draka’s Lifeline® RHW-2 Power Cables have been qualified and listed to the demanding requirements of UL 2196, Tests for Fire Resistive Cables when installed per FHIT 25C. 

Lifeline® RHW-2 Cables are preferred over Mineral Insulated (MI) cables, concrete encasement or the construction of fire rated assemblies based on the facts that Lifeline® RHW-2 Cables are less costly, easier to install, and readily available.  Lifeline® RHW-2 Cables can be used in transit system applications for tunnel lighting, life-safety lighting, and for emergency feeder applications to provide survivability during a fire.

Atkore FRE Composites fiberglass conduit system consists of conduits, elbows, fittings, and adaptors. Using a phenolic resin-based matrix, it is designed to provide transit, utilities, and industry with a non-metallic corrosion resistant, flame resistant, low-smoke, non-toxic conduit system that is suitable for high temperature installations and ideal for tunnels, subways, and other confined areas.

Atkore FRE Composites BreathSaver® XW Conduit system products meet the most stringent industry requirements for safety. 

Resolve One’s NEMA 4X fire resistive stainless- steel enclosures are the only enclosures in the country approved for use with FRE Composites phenolic conduit and Prysmian’s fire resistive cable in both vertical and horizontal conduit installations.  This 2-hour fire rated assembly (conduit/wire/enclosure) is approved for use in subway systems and roadway tunnels.  A fire resistive rating is required in transit or roadway tunnels for emergency lighting, and other emergency systems and can be used in any commercial building that has requirements per NEC Article 700, Emergency Systems.

Approved for use in the United States by the Transit Authorities of the following cities: Seattle, San Francisco, Washington DC, and Los Angeles, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City Transit Authority. 

We’re Here To Help You With…

Markets

where you work

We are experts in electrical construction markets and we work with you to solve your challenges.

Products

That get your job done

In stock, off the shelf, pre-fab or custom.  Ready to go!  All the latest from the brands you trust. 

services

that benefit you

The Womack Advantage:  You focus on your business while we take care of everything else!

Thanks for Your Support of our 12th Annual Food for Families Food Drive!

Thanks to all Womack Electric Supply customers and staff who so generously donated to support our Food for Families Food Drive during the months of July and August!

Many families and local food pantries throughout NC and VA benefited from your generous online donations. In fact, our online donation portal was one of the most visited sections of our website over the last two months!

We appreciate your support of this great cause and the impact it has on the local communities we serve!

Protect Your Jobsite With Womack Security Solutions


Womack jobsite camera solutions provide an ideal video monitoring solution with no cords and no wiring hassles, when in areas with limited or no Wi-Fi access or no electrical power source.

A monitored jobsite …

Is more safe & secure! Discover safety issues before they turn into real problems. Provide detailed real-time feedback on needed improvements.

 Deters theft and shrinkage! Provides 24/7 coverage giving would be thieves second thoughts about whether jobsite is an easy target.

 Is more productive and efficient! Remotely monitor and audit jobsites to create better project management and jobsite efficiencies.

 Remains on schedule! Monitor employee performance, document processes and provide live feedback remotely.

Contact us today, to learn more about Womack Field Services and Womack Security Solutions.

Stephen Helton, Business Development Manager
Womack Field Services

Phone: 919.634.2300
Email: [email protected]

 

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Industrial Solutions

Make the right decision for your business

Womack Electric Supply Company’s focus on the industrial market brings you the resources that promote energy savings, increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and save money. 

Womack Electric provides industrial solutions by understanding the business, anticipating needs, and working to attack the most critical areas. 

Make the right decision for your business. From world class products to trained specialist, Womack Electric is your local source for industrial product and service solutions.

Our Industrial Portfolio

Automation – Datalogic, Eaton,  Exor,  Idec, Red Lion, Wago
Connectivity
– Mencom, Red Lion, Wago
Drives – Eaton, Yaskawa
Motor Controls – Altech, Eaton, Idec, Wago
Motors
–  Leeson, Marathon, TechTop
Safety
– Brady, Eaton, Idec, Panduit, PILZ
Sensors
– BinMaster,  Datalogic, Eaton, Idec, Telco
Signaling Devices – Eaton, Federal Signal, Idec
Traceability/Bar Code Systems – Datalogic

Creating Value for You

• Drive Start-Ups & Commissioning
• Vendor Managed Inventory
• Local, Extensive Inventory
• Convenient Locations
• Wire & Cable Management
• Womack University – Training
• On-Staff Solutions Specialist
• Custom Solutions & Specialist
• Security & Camera Solutions
• Industrial & Electronic Repair Services

• Custom Label Capabilities
• Lighting & Equipment Retrofits
• Daily Deliveries
• Kitting Capabilities
• Staging & Storage
• Online Billing & Accounting
• Tool Sales & Service Center         
• National Account Services
• WES Connect Online Ordering
• Technical Support Center

• Toll Free Tech Support Line
• Arc Flash Studies & Training
• Fabrication – UL508 Panel Shop
• 24-Hour Emergency Support
• Inventory Services & Solutions
• Project Management Services
• Customer Service Guarantees
• Central Distribution Center
• Labeling Solutions
• New Product Solutions

Delivering Product Solutions to You

Facility

  • Security
  • Data Infrastructure
  • Safety
  • Motor Efficiency
  • Power Monitoring
  • Lighting Control
  • Power Distribution
  • IoT Infrastructure

Process

  • Motor Efficiency
  • Soft Starters
  • V. Frequency Drives
  • Sensors
  • Automation/Control
  • SCADA
  • PLC/HMI
  • Monitoring
  • Repair Services
  • Power Conditioning

Lighting

  • Office Lighting
  • Garage & Parking
  • Building & Path
  • Stairwell Solutions
  • Retrofit Fixtures
  • Task/Accent Lighting
  • Dock Lighting
  • Emergency Lighting
  • LED/Fluorescent
  • Ballast & Batteries
  • Recycling

Energy

  • Energy Audits
  • Capacitors
  • Soft Starters
  • V. Frequency Drives
  • LED Lighting
  • Power Monitoring
  • Occupancy Sensors
  • Vacancy Sensors
  • Timers

Safety

  • PPE
  • Arc Flash
  • Light Curtains
  • Area Scanners
  • Circuit Protection
  • Surge Suppression
  • Machine Audits
  • Labeling
  • Arc Flash Audits
  • Training Seminars
Cooperative Contracts  for Education

Womack Electric is a contracted distributor with E&I Cooperative Services, a non-profit purchasing cooperative that services the needs of education. 

Through our partnership with E&I, Womack Electric leverages your facilities collective purchasing power to lower costs across your organization, offering top of the line product offering and solutions at a discounted rate via E&I’s competitively solicited contract with IM Supply. 

Womack Electric Supply is a member partner of IM Supply, and as such, supplies E&I members with access to a broad scope of products ranging from lighting, distribution, controls, wiring, conduits and all related products to support your electrical needs on campus.

Contract Number: CNR01499

RFP Number: 683483

Contract Terms: 5-year agreement 4/1/2020 with a 5-year renewal after the end of the fifth year

Product Categories: Lighting and Electrical MRO products. Safety, Sensing and Security

Terms: Net 30

Member Incentives: Annual rebate, Performance metrics, Competitively solicited pricing, Local distribution

Visit IM Supply at EandI.org to complete a letter of participation and for more information about pricing, discounts, incentives and rebate details. 

A Message to Our Customers…

From Al Stewart, President of Womack Electric Supply

I would like to thank all of our customers for supporting Womack Electric Supply.  We have seen challenges in our supply chain that we could have never envisioned due to the global pandemic we’ve been fighting since early 2020.  We have, and will continue to work with our key suppliers to maintain the inventory and manage our projects to the best of our ability to provide the service you expect from our company.  I have challenged our team to go above and beyond, in every aspect of our business, to exhaust all avenues, to ensure we provide you, our customers, with the material you need to complete your projects.  We will continue to give our best effort and are very thankful for the opportunities you provide us with each day.

Sincerely,
Al Stewart

Al Stewart
President, Womack Electric Supply
AVP, Crescent Electric Supply

Market Watch

Keeping You Up-To-Date on Market Trends
& Supply Chain Data

Womack Electric Supply is committed to being your supplier of choice for all your electrical product needs. We partner with industry leading product suppliers and manufacturers to deliver the latest product innovations to you within every segment of the electrical industry. 

We understand that your productivity and success is dependent upon the availability of supplies when and where you need them and at fair market price levels.  At times, due to market constraints caused by higher costs from raw material suppliers, shortages, tariffs, labor and other continued cost factors, vendors will notify us of supply chain disruptions and implementation of price adjustments.  When these notifications occur, we seek to quickly make you aware of the changes. 

We Are Committed to Your Success!
Let Us Help You Navigate Marketplace Changes…

We understand you have ongoing jobs and contractual obligations. We share in the concerns of our customers regarding the financial impacts related to marketplace changes and we wish to work closely with you to mitigate the effects of marketplace fluctuations. 

We encourage you to communicate with your Womack representative to fully understand the potential impacts of marketplace fluctuations.

Your Womack representative can work with you to review your inventories, and help you to make appropriate adjustments to stock levels on key price sensitive products.

Let Us Know How We Are Doing! 

Did we help you solve a problem on a recent project?  Was there something we could have done better? Your feedback is appreciated and will help us to hone our services and improve our ability to serve you and others.  So, connect with us … we want to hear what you have to say.  Fill out the brief contact form below to let us know how we are doing. Thank You!

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