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How Does a Dahlander-Connected Two-Speed Motor Work?
Some applications require a motor to run at two different speeds. One of the common ways to obtain two speeds from a single motor is the Dahlander connection. This method provides ... More Details
Mehmet Yılmaz
Chief Editor
Mehmet Yılmaz is the chief editor of the DRG Motor content team. For 3 years he has been producing content on industrial electric motors, focusing on IE3, IE4 and IE5 efficiency classes and energy-efficiency regulations. He oversees the accuracy and editorial quality of the published technical content.
Mehmet Yılmaz — Articles
How Do Step and Servo Motors Differ From Induction Motors?
The most widely used motor in industry is the induction motor. However, in places that demand precise positioning, step and servo motors are preferred. These three motor types are ... More Details
Why Is Phase Loss Dangerous in Electric Motors?
Three-phase electric motors run on the balanced energy of three phases, and that balance is the foundation of healthy operation. But if one of the phases is cut off or lost for any... More Details
Electric Motor Selection for Asphalt Plants
The asphalt used to build roads, highways and airport runways is produced in asphalt plants. These plants carry out many stages at once, from aggregate feeding and drying to screen... More Details
Electric Motor Selection for Paper and Pulp Plants
Paper and pulp production is a continuous, energy-intensive industry made up of many stages, from processing the raw material to winding the finished product. In these plants, refi... More Details
Why Is Grounding Important in Electric Motors?
The safe operation of an electric motor depends on correct selection and maintenance, and on proper grounding. Grounding safely conducts any leakage currents that may appear on the... More Details
Why Do Single-Phase Motors Need a Capacitor?
Many of the electric motors used in homes and small businesses run on a single-phase (monophase) supply. From washing machines to water pumps, from small fans to compressors, a hug... More Details
Electric Motor Selection for Recycling Plants
Recycling plants process plastic, metal, paper, glass and waste to make them reusable, making them facilities of vital importance for the environment. In these plants, shredders, c... More Details
Electric Motor Selection for Woodworking Machines
From furniture to construction, from joinery to packaging, wood is processed with a wide range of machines. Saws, planers, milling and sanding machines, CNC routers; all of them ru... More Details
What to Consider When Choosing a Refrigeration Compressor Motor?
Cold storage rooms, supermarket refrigeration, industrial cooling systems and air conditioning all run on refrigeration compressors. At the heart of these compressors is the electr... More Details
The Working Principle and Advantages of Vibration Motors
Most electric motors treat vibration as an unwanted problem and try to keep it to a minimum. In some applications, however, vibration is exactly what is wanted. Vibration motors ma... More Details
What Does Service Factor Mean in Electric Motors?
On the nameplate of an electric motor there is a value that is often overlooked but important: the service factor. Generally shown as a number such as 1.0 or 1.15, this value expre... More Details