wiring basics

Motor Talk Monday – Electric Motor Wiring Basics

#MotorTalkMonday - electric motor wiring basicsPurchasing an electric motor is step one, so what's next? Wiring your motor correctly is essential for smooth operation! So what exactly is the wiring…
shaft overload

Motor Talk Monday – Shaft Overload

#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…
motor lead quantity

Motor Talk Monday – Motor Lead Quantity

#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…
NEMA vs. IEC

Motor Talk Monday – NEMA vs. IEC

#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…
SP4 - next level efficiency

Motor Talk Monday – SP4: Next Level Efficiency

#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)…
Motor Talk Monday – Stator Winding Failure

Motor Talk Monday – Stator Winding Failure

#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…
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Motor Talk Monday – Lowering Cost of Ownership

#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…