#MotorTalkMonday - protecting vertical motors from water ingressWhen it comes to vertically mounted motors operating outdoors, water ingress is a primary concern - especially when gravity works against us.​Vertical Shaft…

#MotorTalkMonday - troubleshooting your electric motorIf your electric motor won't start, don't panic! Follow this step-by-step guide for troubleshooting your motor to see what could be causing the issue:1. Check…

#MotorTalkMonday - motor maintenanceRegular preventative maintenance is an investment that helps avoid future motor failures. There are several things you can do to try to avoid costly downtime, including:• cleaning…

#MotorTalkMonday - shaft overloadShaft overload is one of the leading causes of motor failure, but how exactly does this happen and what can be done to prevent this?There are a…

#MotorTalkMonday - motor lead quantityWhy do some three-phase motors have different lead counts?The number of leads in a three-phase motor isn’t random—it’s determined by winding configuration and voltage rating, impacting…

#MotorTalkMonday - NEMA vs. IECWe hear a lot about NEMA and IEC, but what exactly are the differences in the two standards of motors?Although they are different physically, the fundamental…

#MotorTalkMonday - SP4: next level efficiencyABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 motors represent the latest evolution of motor efficiency, but what makes them more efficient?The SP4 motor achieves NEMA Super Premium efficiency (IE4)…

#MotorTalkMonday - stator winding failureDid you know that 16% of motors fail due to stator winding failure? The main reasons for this include:1. Over-heatingand2. Over-loadingOver-heating is the number one cause…

#MotorTalkMonday - lowering cost of ownershipCost of ownership is calculated by adding your purchase price, cost of running, and the cost of not running. The cost of running is based…