#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…

#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…

#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…

#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…

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…

#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.…

#MotorTalkMonday - causes of motor failure Motor failures often feel sudden. Production stops, the line goes down, and everyone wants answers. In reality, most premature failures are preventable. However, with…

#MotorTalkMonday - why motor mounting matters When specifying or replacing an electric motor, mounting is often treated as a secondary detail, but in reality, how a motor is mounted plays…

#MotorTalkMonday - intermittent vs. variable duty Electric motor duty cycles play a critical role in thermal performance, reliability, and service life—especially in inverter-driven applications. Intermittent duty motors (S2 or S3)…

#MotorTalkMonday - protecting your motors from the cold While heat is often top of mind, extreme cold can also pose serious risks to electric motor performance and reliability. Low temperatures…