Howard Substation Transformers - Manual (Page 2)

Copyright © 2013 Howard Industries, Inc. Howard Industries, Inc.
Laurel, MS 39440
www.howardtransformers.com
Document No. 2.4.18
Revision: 2
Issued: October, 2013
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Medium Power Substation Transformers
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processing, and other potential
sources of contamination are isolated
from the main facility. Heavy-capacity,
high-lift gantry cranes can travel the
entire length of the manufacturing
area and beyond to the covered truck
and rail loading bay.
Production processes use the latest
available technologies to enhance
quality and efficiency. Computer-
controlled coil sizing, vapor-phase
coil drying, computer-controlled
core lamination cutting (Georg) and
state-of-the-art electrical test systems
are just a few examples of leading-
edge technologies that contribute to
process precision and repeatability.
QUALITY
Howard employees understand the
importance of quality, particularly
as it relates to the critical nature of
substation transformers. Emphasis
on quality begins at design and
follows throughout the manufacturing
and delivery processes. Only the
highest quality components and
materials are used in Howard
transformers. Attention to detail
and thorough inspection and testing
ensure that a high level of quality
is maintained. Continuous process
improvement is an integral part of our
design and manufacturing goals.
The Substation Transformer Division’s
quality management system is
designed to ensure that all of the
company’s products and services
meet or exceed its customers’
requirements and is certified as
being compliant with ISO-9001:2008
(Figure 3). The ISO-9001 standard
covers design, manufacturing,
and servicing systems, and is the
most stringent and comprehensive
standard in the internationally
recognized ISO-9000 series of
quality standards. This certification
is audited every six months with full
re-certification occurring every three
years.
Figure 3: ISO-9001 Certificate