#MotorTalkMonday - replacing vs. rewinding a motor When a motor fails, the big question is should you rewind or replace? When faced with this decision, here's a helpful cheat sheet:…

#MotorTalkMonday - how to calculate annual savings from motor upgradesWe've probably all heard about how upgrading your motors can save both energy and money, but how exactly is this calculated?…

#MotorTalkMonday - why premium motors run coolerWhen it comes to electric motors, heat is the enemy of longevity. Excessive operating temperatures can degrade insulation, shorten bearing life, and lead to…

#MotorTalkMonday - high inertia loadA high inertia load means the driven equipment resists changes in speed because it has a large moment of inertia. In simple terms, it takes more…

#MotorTalkMonday - how temperature rise affects motor lifeDid you know that a motor’s insulation life can be reduced by half for every 10°C increase in operating temperature? That means even…

#MotorTalkMonday - NEMA frame suffixesWhen it comes to electric motors, the NEMA frame size tells you the physical dimensions, but the suffix adds important details about mounting, shaft, and enclosure…

#MotorTalkMonday induction motor slipHave you ever wondered why an induction motor never quite spins at the exact speed of its magnetic field? That difference is called slip, and it’s a…

#MotorTalkMonday - calculating shaft height via frame sizeDid you know that, for some motors, you can calculate the shaft height of a motor just by looking at its NEMA frame…

#MotorTalkMonday - UL listed vs. UL recognizedWhen it comes to hazardous location motors, understanding UL certification is key:• Division 1 motors must be UL Listed, meaning the entire motor is…

#MotorTalkMonday - shaft grounding brush & VFDWhy use a shaft grounding brush on an electric motor powered by a VFD?When an electric motor runs on a variable-frequency drive (VFD), it’s…