Just about every industry has one thing in common: a large population of electric motors. These units can either be in current use, or set aside as spares. Even small operations can have many – but in large plants, the numbers can be staggering. The days of one-to-one replacement are in the past for most companies. The breakdown of
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Are you wondering where the future of motor efficiency will take us? On June 1, 2016 the Integral Horsepower Rule, an expansion of the EISA 2010 U.S. Department of Energy rules, went into effect. These rules include more motor designs and push mandated efficiencies higher. As manufacturers move closer to IEC4 efficiencies, it appears that
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Have you ever needed to install a new sensor or pushbutton in a remote part of your facility? If so, in the past, you may have had to consider wire sizing, the cost to pull wire, or install a new conduit in this location. I think we can all agree that this method is an
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If you’re reading this post, you’ve probably purchased a motor and are thinking about the tools you need to install in order to ensure that your motor encounters as few problems as possible. Obvious accessories such as shims, grease, couplings, sheaves and belts are required for motor installation, but what about other considerations?
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A common question asked by customer is, “How do I decide if I need a tower light or a beacon?” The answer isn’t as simple as you might think.
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