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In this issue: The Changing Nature of Utility
Customer Service The Contractors Corner Featured Product How to Reach Us Literature & White Sheets Current transformer-rated
sockets and cabinets RV, mobile home, and manufactured
housing sockets and pedestals Meter breaker combination sockets Bypass variations such as link
bypass, horn bypass, and heavy-
duty lever bypass K-Series sockets and socket/
breaker combinations Temporary power sockets
with interchangeable receptacles
and breakers EUSERC Listed safety sockets
with breaker or fuse pullout Pull boxes and bussed gutter
equipment Commercial meter pedestals for
lighting, traffic control, temporary
power, etc. NEMA electrical enclosures
for the commercial market Terminal cabinets from
100A to 3,000A Residential gang sockets
and condominium sockets
for 1 thru 6 units
MORE THAN METER SOCKETS!
For nearly 80 years, Milbank has been a leader in the manufacture and
sale of meter sockets for the electric utility and contractor/industrial markets.
Utilizing their nationwide network of sales representatives, Milbank maintains
standards approval for their products in every major utility.
WESCO and Milbank are working together to supply meter sockets to
a variety of utility, contractor, and OEM accounts across the country.
You know Milbank for residential and commercial meter sockets, but
did you know that their product offering extends into many other markets:
F E AT U R I N G
A W E S C O P U B L I C AT I O N
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All Rights Reserved. Printed in the USA. INSIGHT
The Changing Nature of
Utility Customer Service
As utilities continue to focus
on their core utility business,
strategies to improve customer
service are increasingly being
devised and implemented.
Utilities are trying new ideas
and using technological
innovations to ensure that
customers are satisfied.
Customer expectations have hit
an all-time high, and continue
to climb. In this challenging
environment, it is clear to
utilities that success depends
on an organizations ability to
strengthen its current customer
relationships.
As the utility industry becomes more competitive and
customer-focused, manufacturers are expected to
adapt their products and services to address these
changes. Milbank Manufacturing Company is a good
example of a company addressing these challenges.
Investor Owned Utilities, Municipal Electric Systems,
and Rural Electric Systems comprise a specialty
portion of Milbanks business. Commercial installations
requiring special components or designs, or higher
amperage requirements can generate extra business at
these accounts. Many WESCO Branches offer stocking
opportunities for these special products that utilities
may require but dont want to carry in active inventory.
Current Transformer rated sockets, Transockets,
CT cabinets, Termination cabinets, Test switches,
Auto bypass sockets, and Heavy-duty lever bypass
CT-rated sockets
cover a large segment of the
commercial metering market for light industrial,
shopping centers, and industrial applications.
Milbank will provide custom wiring diagrams
for factory prewired socket assemblies.
Many of the rural electric systems use meter-breaker
combinations that enable service to both the house
service panel and one or more additional out-buildings,
as well as additional loads like a well pump or grain
dryer. In addition to the breaker, triple tap lugs
or temporary power receptacles are offered.
Auxiliary generator sockets
that provide the utilities
an extra selling tool to the builder/developer and
contractor upgrade market are becoming very popular
in areas where frequent power outages exist. Ringless or ringtype Available in 5, 6, 8, 13,
and 15 terminal Prewiring to customer
specifications Includes Milbank test switch Units available with
1- or 2-piece cover Units available with test
switch cover
Prewired Meter Socket Sizes from 18" x 24" x 9"
to 48" x 48" x 11" Screw cover or hinge cover 400A800A CT racks rated
10K50K withstand Smaller sizes available
for donut CTs
Single & Double Door CT Cabinets Ringless 200A 5 Terminal Heavy-duty lever bypass OH/UG 4
7 8
" x 15
3 4
" x 40" Milbank plug-in main breaker 6/12 load center panel Load taps on breaker panel
Rural Service Panel Ringless 200A 4 Terminal Heavy-duty lever bypass OH/UG 5
1 2
" x 17" x 39" Milbank bolt-in main breaker Milbank plug-in auxiliary
breaker Mechanical interlock between
the main and auxiliary breaker Accepts 5th terminal
Auxiliary Generator Service
Specialty Utility Sockets The Contractors Corner
The largest segment
of todays meter socket
market is in residential
installations served by
the electrical contractor
and home builder. Most
meter sockets are installed
during new home construc-
tion, and the electrical
contractor normally works
with local distribution to
acquire these products.
Residential meter sockets
are typically supplied for
100A, 200A, and 320A
installations, which meet
the load requirements of
most homes or businesses, and are stocked at many
WESCO locations. Milbank offers meter sockets and
allied products to meet nearly any local utility
requirement.
The new, larger, all-electric homes may have metering
requirements above the normal 200A or 320A self-
contained meter requirements. For these special needs,
Milbank offers the K-Series sockets, rated at 480
continuous amps with bolt-in meters. A version of the
single phase K-Series socket is available with two (2)
200A or 225A breakers.
New Product
Temporary socket
for transformer and
pedestal mounting.
U5735-O-11GR Complete with pigtail Factory prewired Breakers included
Want to find out how
to Unstrut Your Stuff?
See our special feature
insert in this issue to
learn more about
Commercial Pedestals.
Western Region/
EUSERC Compliant Sockets Meter/breakers Meter/pullout fuses Load centers
Current Transformer Cabinets
& Termination Boxes Newly designed series
is UL
®
Listed Lightweight aluminum
enables wall mounting Rated from 400A through
3,000A Single and double door designs Can be factory prewired
with built-in meter socket
Pedestals for RV/Mobile Home
,
rural service, direct home
mounting, or temporary
power are produced in
one of Milbanks five
USA plants. Pedestals
are available with or
without breakers,
and many are
offered with
accessory branch
breakers and
interchangeable
receptacle kits for
temporary power
requirements. Commercial Pedestals offer a rugged, attractive alternative
to many municipal electrical needs, including traffic signals
and outdoor lighting applications.
Commercial Meter Pedestals
are used in a variety of applications
from area lighting to temporary power, and can be used anywhere
that distribution and control equipment are required. They are ideal
for traffic signals, street lighting, irrigation/sprinkler systems, cell
towers/telephone vaults, pump stations, temp power for fairgrounds/
portable offices, outdoor lighting, backup power systems, and reserve
power systems. These pedestals are configurable with a wide variety
of switches, load centers, photoelectric controllers, battery backup,
and irrigation controllers. To find out how commercial pedestals will
help you in your market, contact Dave Stipe, Commercial Pedestal Sales,
714.743.0712.
Featured Product
Un-Strut Your Stuff...
Commercial Pedestals
Ringless Socket
Ring-type Socket
Utility Lug Landing
Customer Interior Attractive Easy to install Secure Cost effective Terr 105
Fox-Rowden-McBrayer, Inc.
Tel: 770-923-3520
Fax: 770-923-3889
Norcross, GA 30093
Terr 106
Fox-Rowden-McBrayer, Inc.
Tel: 954-596-4995
Fax: 954-574-0714
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Terr 108
Fox-Rowden-McBrayer, Inc.
Tel: 813-623-2681
Fax: 813-623-3232
Tampa, FL 33619
Terr 109
Fox-Rowden-McBrayer, Inc.
Tel: 704-527-5110
Fax: 704-527-5514
Charlotte, NC 28217
Terr 111
Kelly & Noviello Associates
Tel: 631-643-1100
Fax: 631-643-1125
West Babylon, NY 11704
Terr 112
Synergy Electrical Sales
Tel: 215-428-1130
Fax: 215-428-1137
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Terr 114
Haines Sales Corp.
Tel: 315-437-7227
Fax: 315-437-3480
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Terr 115
Holbrook Associated
Tel: 781-871-0011
Fax: 781-871-2956
Rockland, MA 02370
Terr 116
Power Plus
Tel: 734-426-2411
Fax: 734-426-2592
Dexter, MI 48130
Terr 117
Henry Sales Company
Tel: 423-477-7499
Fax: 423-477-7099
Gray, TN 37615
Terr 123
Electrical Sales Associates, Inc.
Tel: 410-987-2200
Fax: 410-987-6650
Gambrills, MD 21054
*Terr 138
Midstates Sales Associates, Inc.
Tel: 859-266-7412
Fax: 859-266-6011
Lexington, KY 40555
Terr 141
Single Source Sales
Tel: 847-439-5030
Fax: 847-439-5035
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Terr 142
Single Source Sales
Tel: 847-439-5030
Fax: 847-439-5035
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
*Terr 151
Mid-Atlantic Power
Equipment Sales
Tel: 610-613-8990
Fax: 270-596-1294
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
Terr 156
L.P. Chick Company, Inc.
Tel: 502-964-8181
Fax: 502-964-8196
Louisville, KY 40219
Terr 157
Powerlink Electrical Sales
Tel: 440-899-0884
Fax: 440-899-1185
Westlake, OH 44145
Terr 158
Synergy-West
Tel: 412-855-0171
Greensburg, PA 15601
*Terr 204
Preferred Sales Agency, Ltd.