class F insulation

How high a temperature an electric motor can withstand depends on the insulation of the windings inside it. The insulation class, shown on the motor nameplate with a letter such as... More Details

How much load an induction motor can carry, how long it will last and under which conditions it can operate safely are all tightly bound to a single physical phenomenon: the temper... More Details

The power and efficiency values printed on an electric motor's nameplate do not, on their own, tell you how the motor will behave in the real world. A motor heats up while running ... More Details

When companies buy an electric motor, the conversation usually revolves around power, speed and mounting type; yet the quietest variable that truly decides how long the motor will ... More Details

When an electric motor runs hotter than it should, it is a symptom most plants overlook, yet it carries a serious warning behind it. If you cannot keep your hand on the motor housi... More Details