Motor Thermistor Protection: 6 Vital Checks for Safe Motors
Motors & Drives Motor Thermistor Protection: 6 Vital Checks for Safe Motors A current based overload relay only guesses how hot a motor is, and.
VFD Sizing: 7 Proven Steps to Pick the Right Drive Safely
Motors & Drives VFD Sizing: 7 Proven Steps to Pick the Right Drive Safely A drive chosen only by the kW printed on the motor.
Slip Ring Induction Motor: 5 Smart Steps for Best Torque
Motors & Drives Slip Ring Induction Motor: 5 Smart Steps for Best Torque Heavy loads like crushers, ball mills and cranes need huge torque from.
Winding Resistance Test: 7 Proven Steps for Accurate Results
Motors & Drives Winding Resistance Test: 7 Proven Steps for Accurate Results A loose lug, a cracked strand or a few shorted turns can hide.
Bearing Currents: 7 Proven Fixes to Stop Costly Motor Damage
Motors & Drives Bearing Currents: 7 Proven Fixes to Stop Costly Motor Damage A motor bearing built to run for years can fail within months.
DV DT Filter: 5 Smart Rules to Protect VFD Motor Insulation
Motors & Drives dv/dt Filter: 5 Smart Rules to Protect VFD Motor Insulation Fast IGBT edges travelling down a long motor cable can double the.
VFD Braking Resistor: 5 Costly Sizing Mistakes to Avoid
Motors & Drives VFD Braking Resistor: 5 Costly Sizing Mistakes to Avoid When a motor slows faster than its load wants to, the energy has.
Soft Starter: 4 Remarkable Benefits Over DOL Starting
Motors & Drives Soft Starter: 4 Remarkable Benefits Over DOL Starting Thyristors ramp the motor voltage smoothly, cutting inrush current, mechanical shock and pump water.
Stepper Motor Working Principle and 3 Main Types
Motors & Drives Stepper Motor Working Principle and 3 Main Types Send one pulse to a Stepper Motor and the shaft turns exactly one fixed.
Brushless DC Motor Working Principle Explained
Motors & Drives Brushless DC Motor Working Principle Explained Swap the worn carbon brushes of an old DC motor for a chip that switches current.