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What’s Your Preventative Electric Motor Maintenance Strategy?
If you’re like most other business owners, the electric motors that power your production, packaging, and shipping operations are the lifeblood of your business. Consequently, when they’re not working at peak performance, your bottom line takes a hit from the...
Factors to Consider When Sizing a New Generator
Key Considerations for Proper Generator Sizing Choosing the right generator for your facility is not as straightforward as it may seem. Even experienced engineers face challenges due to limitations in sizing programs, uncertainties in load estimation, and technical...
Emergency Standby Generators: Understanding NEC Article 700
What Are Emergency Standby Generators? Emergency standby generators are legally required systems classified as "emergency" by the governing authority in a jurisdiction. According to NEC Article 700.2, these generators are designed to automatically supply power and...
Electric Motor Repairs Are Incomplete Without Documentation
When you send an electric motor out for repair, what information is provided? Does your vendor send a formal, written quotation showing all the items that need repair before they start working or do you just get a repaired motor back without any documentation or...
What’s the Difference Between “Fixed” and “Variable” Speed Motors?
Since electric motors are essential for running your business, the question of which is better, variable-speed vs. fixed-speed motors, comes up a lot. While these electric motors use similar components to convert electrical energy into motion, each type has been...
Selecting the Right Cable for Your VFD to Motor Connection
Choosing the Right Cable for VFD to Motor Applications Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) have become increasingly popular over the past decade for their ability to enhance energy efficiency in motor-driven systems. However, with these advancements come new challenges,...
Preparing for a New Electric Motor Installation
Are You Ready for Your New Motor Install? Installing a new motor is an exciting step, but proper preparation is key to ensuring a smooth and successful startup. From ensuring the right fit to having the necessary tools on hand, a well-prepared installation can save...
Transfer Switch Maintenance: A Crucial Guide
Essential Maintenance Schedule for Your Transfer Switch Your transfer switch is one of the two most critical components that ensure backup power reaches your home or business during a utility power failure (the other being your generator). However, transfer switches...
Basic Electric Motor Testing Tools
Finding out what went wrong when your electric motor fails can help get you back online sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, determining the cause can be challenging without access to the proper testing tools and standards. So, to help you assemble your electric...
How to Extend the Life of Your Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
Maximizing the Lifespan of Your VFD Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are an essential tool for optimizing energy use in motor-driven systems. While VFDs come with a significant upfront cost, they can deliver long-term savings—if properly maintained. Here are key steps...