Motor Talk Monday: Division 1 vs. Division 2
#MotorTalkMonday - Division 1 vs. Division 2We often hear Div 1 and Div 2 when discussing motors, but what exactly do those classifications mean, and how do you know which…
Motor Talk Monday: Class F Insulation & Class B Temperature Rise
#MotorTalkMonday - what are the benefits of using a motor with Class F insulation and Class B temperature rise?First, let's explore what the insulation and temperature rise classes mean. Class…
Motor Talk Monday: IP Code Explained
#MotorTalkMonday - what is an IP rating or code?The Ingress Protection (IP) ratings, developed by the IEC, help measure how well electric and electronic devices resist dust and liquids. These…
Motor Talk Monday: What’s New for the IEEE 841-2021 Standard?
#MotorTalkMonday - What’s new for the IEEE 841-2021 standard?The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) developed the IEEE 841 motor standard in 1986 for the petroleum and chemical industries to improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of severe…
Motor Talk Monday: Motor Voltage and 208V
1 day ago This week's hashtag#MotorTalkMonday - Motor Voltage and 208V exceptionAll ABB/Baldor motors are designed to run at +/- 10% of the voltage listed on the main voltage line…
Motor Talk Monday: NEMA vs. IEC
This week's hashtag#MotorTalkMonday topic - the differences between NEMA and IEC.Here in the USA, we’re more familiar with NEMA, but that doesn’t mean we should fear IEC.Fundamental operation is the…
Motor Talk Monday: Lubrication Interval
This week's Motor Talk Monday topic - lubrication intervalsDid you know that 51% of motor failures are caused by bearings? The bulk of those bearing issues are caused from under…
Motor Talk Monday: Front vs. Back of Motor
This week's Motor Talk Monday subject: is there a "front" and "back" of the motor? We often hear “front” and “back” when speaking with customers on identifying parts for motors.…
Motor Talk Monday: The Mystery of Motor Frame Sizes
We're excited to introduce Motor Talk Monday! Each Monday, we'll be posting something we find interesting or educational about motors. This week's topic: the mystery of motor frame sizes. Electric…
Data is key to boosting industrial energy efficiency
The idea of upgrading hundreds of motors with more efficient models is daunting. Fortunately, data and expertise can reveal the way forward As industry strives towards net zero targets, business…