Join us for our Open House!
Join us for the ABB District Office of Tulsa open house on Thursday, April 30, from 10:00am-2:00pm. Come see the office and warehouse, get free food, attend a training, see product demos,…
Motor Talk Monday – Choosing the Right Enclosure Type
#MotorTalkMonday - choosing the right enclosure type Choosing the right motor enclosure is critical for performance and reliability. Each type is designed for specific environments, and using the wrong one…
Motor Talk Monday – Why 3-phase Motors are More Efficient
Why Are 3-Phase Motors More Efficient Than Single-Phase Motors? When selecting an electric motor, efficiency plays a major role. One of the most common questions we hear is why 3-phase…
Motor Talk Monday – 2027 DOE Motor Efficiency Standards
#MotorTalkMonday - 2027 DOE motor efficiency standards Big changes are coming to electric motors in 2027, and they’re all about efficiency. Starting June 1, 2027, the U.S. Department of Energy…
Motor Talk Monday – Calculating Horsepower from Torque and Speed
#MotorTalkMonday - calculating horsepower from torque & speed When selecting or evaluating a motor, it is important to understand how torque and speed combine to produce horsepower. These values are…
Motor Talk Monday – The Importance of Ingress Protection
#MotorTalkMonday - the importance of ingress protection Not all electric motors operate in clean, controlled environments. In many applications, motors face dust, moisture, washdowns, or even direct spray. That’s where…
Motor Talk Monday – L10 Bearing Life Explained
#MotorTalkMonday - L10 bearing life explained What Is L10 Life? When selecting or evaluating rolling-element bearings, you may see the term L10 life (sometimes written B10 life). This value is…
Motor Talk Monday – Why Ambient Temperature Matters
#MotorTalkMonday - why ambient temperature matters Ambient temperature plays a major role in how electric motors perform and how long they last. Most industrial motors are designed with a maximum…
Motor Talk Monday – Why Motors Need Alignment
Misalignment is a silent killer of electric motors and driven equipment. When a motor is installed or maintained, one of the most critical — yet often overlooked — steps is…
Motor Talk Monday – WK² vs. Inertia
#MotorTalkMonday - WK² vs. inertia When sizing or troubleshooting a motor, you will often see the term WK². While it relates to inertia, it is not exactly the same thing.…