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The correct operation of an electric motor depends not only on its power, speed and efficiency, but also on how it is mounted. The way the motor connects to the machine, that is th... More Details

The small metal plate on an electric motor is, in effect, that motor's identity card. Among the codes printed on this nameplate, perhaps the most asked about and the most critical ... More Details

Power plants, although they are facilities that generate electricity, also consume a large amount of electricity internally. Most of this consumption comes from the electric motors... More Details

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

The textile sector is a broad industry that runs on machines at many stages, from spinning yarn to weaving fabric and from dyeing to finishing. At the heart of each of these machin... More Details

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

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

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

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

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

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

When replacing an electric motor or connecting one to a piece of equipment, one of the most frequently encountered concepts is the frame size. Defined according to the IEC standard... More Details

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

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

Most electric motors are designed to run at a single fixed speed. Some applications, however, require the motor to operate at two different speeds. One of the solutions that answer... More Details

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

The first question that comes up when buying an electric motor is often the price. But why can two motors of the same power have different prices? The price of an electric motor de... More Details

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

Steel and foundry plants are among the harshest and highest-temperature environments in all of industry. Molten metal, intense heat, heavy loads and constant production pressure st... More Details

Wherever an electric motor is going to operate, it must be protected against the dust, moisture and water of that environment. The level of this protection is defined by the IP pro... More Details