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The Advantages of Soft Starting in Electric Motors
When an electric motor is switched on directly, it draws a current far above its normal running level and a sudden mechanical jolt occurs. This abrupt start strains the motor, the ... 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
Methods to Protect Electric Motors Against Overload
One of the most frequent threats an electric motor faces is overload. When a motor runs above its capacity, it draws excessive current, heats up and over time can burn out. Overloa... More Details
Why Are Explosion-Proof Motors Needed in Hazardous Areas?
Some industrial environments carry a risk of explosion because of the flammable gas, vapour or dust they contain. Petrochemical plants, refineries, paint factories, flour and sugar... More Details
How to Choose the Right Mounting Type for an Electric Motor?
There is more than one way to connect an electric motor to the equipment it drives, and this is called the mounting type. Foot, flange or combined mounting options determine how th... More Details
Why Is Power Factor (cosphi) Important in Electric Motors?
Electric motors cannot convert all of the energy they draw from the network into useful work; a portion is used to create the magnetic field and never turns into work. The concept ... More Details
How Quickly Does a High-Efficiency Motor Pay for Itself?
A high-efficiency electric motor costs more than a standard motor at the moment of purchase. This price difference makes many businesses hesitate. Yet the energy savings a high-eff... More Details
How Does Pole Count Determine an Electric Motor's Speed?
One of the concepts most frequently encountered when selecting an electric motor is the pole count. Two motors of the same power, when they have different pole counts, turn at comp... More Details
Ways to Extend Bearing Life in Electric Motors
The most heavily worn and most frequently failing component of an electric motor is its bearings. A significant share of motor faults stems directly from bearing problems. Well-mai... More Details
Why Are Nameplate Details Important in Motor Selection?
Every electric motor carries a label on a small metal plate that serves as its identity card. This nameplate contains all the essential technical information, from the motor's powe... More Details
What Challenges Do Electric Motors Face in Heavy Industry?
Heavy industry, ranging from mining and cement to iron-steel works and stone-crushing plants, is the arena where electric motors operate under the most demanding conditions imagina... More Details
When Does It Make Sense to Replace an Old Electric Motor?
An electric motor can run for years; however, every motor has an economic life. An old motor that has been in service for years often wastes extra energy unnoticed, fails frequentl... More Details
What Situations Does an Electric Motor Warranty Cover?
When buying an electric motor, the warranty is a topic that is often overlooked but extremely important. A warranty is not merely a document; it is the assurance that the supplier ... More Details