motor
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Turndown ratio in AC motor speed control
Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partner: eMotors Direct. What to consider when purchasing an AC motor that requires speed control Choosing the right motor and VFD type depends on a variety of factors; however, it is necessary to analyze how…
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Why use a custom gear reducer?
Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partners: What you need to know when designing a gearmotor solution in five easy steps A gear reducer is a way to increase the torque and reduce the speed of a motor. However, there are…
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TECH TIP: Grounding variable frequency drives
How to avoid the most common issues.
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TECH TIP: Softfoot and belt-driven motors
Check for soft foot during installation.
Motor & Drive Systems 2015
January 21st 2015Sponsored by the International Society of Automation (ISA), the 12th annual conference focuses on technical advancements impacting the design and integration of motor, drive systems and motion control for manufacturing. Click here for more information.
Sawmill sues Toshiba over motor that sparked deadly blast
BC Coroner’s office to hold a public inquest into the two Burns Lake Forest Products mill deaths.
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PM motors add 1,200 hp
Baldor Electric Co. has expanded its RPM AC permanent magnet motor line to 1,200 hp.
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Tech Tip: Verifying chiller motor conditions
This time of year many plants are starting up their chillers. Common testing for electric motors includes vibration analysis for mechanical components and insulation resistance (Meg-Ohm) testing for winding insulation.
