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…
Motor Talk Monday – Protecting Vertical Motors from Water Ingress
#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…
Motor Talk Monday – Troubleshooting Your Electric Motor
#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…
Motor Talk Monday – Motor Maintenance
#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…
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…
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 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…
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…