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12Jan 202028 Aug 2024
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Basic Questions to Ask About Control Panels

By Jerry Smith Electrical control panels are designed and used to control mechanical equipment. Each one is designed for a…

24Jul 201928 Feb 2021
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Introduction to Relays

A relay is an electrically operated switch. It consists of a set of input terminals for a single or multiple…

11May 201914 Feb 2021
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Line and Load Reactors Basics

Reactors can protect both motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs) from harmful current and voltage spikes. Reactors also help reduce…

Drives

The Benefits of Variable Frequency Drives

4 May 201620 Jul 2019
By Jeff Bergman With the cost of energy and water and wastewater services continuing to rise, operators are looking for ways to reduce the costs of these basic, yet crucial…
Drives

Modern Variable Frequency Drives are Already Good – But They are Getting Even Better

27 Apr 201631 Mar 2020
By Fuji Electric. Variable frequency drives have emerged as a surefire way to reduce energy costs in induction motor systems. From pumps and fans to material handling and industrial processes,…
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Reforming Capacitors on VFDs

8 Apr 201616 Apr 2019
Manufacturers highly recommend reforming capacitors on VFDs that have been stored, without power, for more than 1 year. Material Required Appropriate single phase or three phase power supply.220-230VAC Drives =…
Drives

What is a VFD?

15 Feb 20161 Jan 2020
By ABB. You can divide the world of electronic motor drives into two categories: AC and DC. A motor drive controls the speed, torque, direction and resulting horsepower of a…
Gear Units

Consider the following when designing or servicing your gear units

10 Feb 201616 Apr 2019
By SEW Eurodrive. A gear unit is required to convert the torque and speed of an upstream electric motor so that they meet the technical drive requirements of an application.…
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The Truth about Premium-Efficient Motors

10 Feb 20164 Aug 2019
By SEW Eurodrive. 1. The motor is only part of the efficiency equation. As you have seen, a motor is at best one-sixth of the total energy loss potential for…
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Common Premium-Efficient Motor Misconceptions

10 Feb 201628 Mar 2021
How NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) Defines Premium Efficiency As part of the EISA initiative, the NEMA Premium efficiency motor standard was introduced to: Reduce energy operating costs of electric…
Motors

Energy Efficiency Legislation Regulations

5 Feb 201628 Mar 2021
DOE & EISA Ruling Explained An electric motor is an electrical machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. Most electric motors operate through the interaction between the motor's magnetic…
Gear Units

What’s the Difference Between Spur, Helical, Bevel, and Worm Gears?

3 Feb 201621 Mar 2021
A gear train is a mechanical system formed by mounting gears on a frame so the teeth of the gears engage. Gear teeth are designed to ensure the pitch circles…
Motors

5 Common Motor Myths

3 Feb 201620 Mar 2021
Electric motors are incredibly common in manufacturing and many engineers are well-versed in their operation and principles. But the average consumer, and even a few non-electrical engineers are unaware that…

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