Motor Talk Monday – Continuous Duty Explained
Motor Talk Monday: What Does Continuous Duty Mean? When looking at an electric motor's nameplate, you may notice a duty rating labeled "CONT" or "Continuous." While the term may seem…
Motor Talk Monday – Motors Connections: A Critical Link
Motor Talk Monday - Motor Connections: A Critical Link When it comes to electric motor maintenance, bearings, lubrication, and cooling systems often receive the most attention. However, one critical component…
Motor Talk Monday – Why Proper Motor Sizing Matters
#MotorTalkMonday - why proper motor sizing matters Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to electric motors. It’s common to think that oversizing a motor is the safest choice. In…
Motor Talk Monday – Squirrel Cage Explained
Motor Talk Monday – Squirrel Cage Explained You've probably heard of squirrel cage induction motors, but do you know what the term "squirrel cage" actually refers to? Despite the unusual…
Motor Talk Monday – Keeping Motor Mounting Secure
#MotorTalkMonday: Keeping Motor Mounting Secure Proper motor mounting doesn’t end once installation is complete. A motor that was securely mounted when it entered service should still have its mounting hardware…
Motor Talk Monday – Understanding Motor Grease
Motor Talk Monday: Understanding Motor Grease Grease plays an important role in keeping electric motor bearings running properly. But what is actually in motor grease, and how does it provide…
Motor Talk Monday – Why Does a TEFC Motor Need a Fan?
#MotorTalkMonday - why does a TEFC motor need a fan? If a motor is totally enclosed, why does it still need a fan? It sounds a little contradictory, but the…
Motor Talk Monday – Motor Overload: What Does It Really Mean?
#MotorTalkMonday - Motor Overload: What Does It Really Mean? When you hear that an electric motor is overloaded, you might picture too much physical weight being placed on the motor…
Motor Talk Monday – How Many Starts Is Too Many?
#MotorTalkMonday - How Many Starts Is Too Many? How many times can you safely start an electric motor in an hour? The answer isn't as simple as giving one number.…
Motor Talk Monday – How Power Quality Impacts Your Motor
#MotorTalkMonday – How Power Quality Impacts Your Motor When an electric motor experiences recurring problems, the motor itself is often the first place maintenance teams look. Bearings, lubrication, alignment, loading,…