Motor Talk Monday – Storing Motors Like a Pro
We get this question a lot: “How do I store a motor long-term without risking damage?” Here are some practical tips to help protect your investment.
Motor Talk Monday – Extending the Life of Your Bearings
#MotorTalkMonday - extending the life of your bearingsDid you know nearly 70% of industrial electricity is used by motors—and a significant portion of that is wasted due to inefficiencies? Using…
Motor Talk Monday – Energy Efficiency Explained
#MotorTalkMonday - motor efficiency explainedWe hear a lot about motor efficiency, but what exactly does that mean, and how is it calculated? To put it simply, motor efficiency is a…
Motor Talk Monday – Why Won’t My Motor Start?
#MotorTalkMonday - why won't my motor start? There’s nothing more frustrating than a motor that won’t start when you need it to. So, what could be causing the issue? And…
Motor Talk Monday – Direct On-Line vs. Variable Frequency Drive
#MotorTalkMonday - direct on-line vs. variable frequency drive When it comes to controlling motors, direct on-line starters and variable frequency drives are two of the most common approaches. Below, we…
Motor Talk Monday – DC to AC Conversion
#MotorTalkMonday - DC to AC conversion When looking to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs on a DC motor, replacing it with an AC motor is often the best solution.…
Motor Talk Monday – Does a 110V Motor or a 220V Motor Use Less Energy?
#MotorTalkMonday - does a 110V motor or a 220V motor use less energy? There was a topic in the June issue of Electrical Apparatus that addressed the common question of…
Motor Talk Monday – Single-phasing
#MotorTalkMonday - single-phasingDid you know that single-phasing is responsible for up to 14% of motor failures? This occurs when one phase of a three-phase motor loses power, causing the other…
Motor Talk Monday – Information to Provide Your District Office
#MotorTalkMonday - information to provide to your district office Your local ABB District Office is one of your greatest assets when it comes to electric motor support! Whether you need…
Motor Talk Monday – Protecting Motors from Contamination
#MotorTalkMonday - protecting your motors from contaminationExternal conditions, including contamination from dirt, moisture, and other environmental factors, cause up to 19% of motor failures. So what can you do to…