Motor maintenance trends: 6 factors to evaluate
Recent EASA research studies provide new insights on repair vs. replace to help motors reliably drive machinery, pumps, conveyors, and other vital industrial equipment.
Motor repair or replacement? Start with a motor failure policy
Fundamentals to help plants make the right decisions on motor failure policy include determining a motor's horsepower breakpoint and communicating a plan with the team.
Trade organization announces annual conference
The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) Annual Convention and Exposition from June 24 - 26, 2018 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisc. is focused on the theme "Connect 2 Quality."
Plant Engineering 2017 Product of the Year Winners
The 2017 award recipients represent the best in innovation
Roundtable forum on semiconductors, automations at Hannover Messe announced
IHS Markit will host a multi-topic roundtable-style forum about the semiconductor and automation industries at Hannover Messe 2018.
Sags, swells, and voltage deviation effects for troubleshooting motors
NEMA states speed and torque performance—as well as motor life—may be negatively affected by voltage variations.
Defining motor service factor
Understanding the proper applications of motor service factor (SF) to maximize a motor’s life expectancy and performance.
Total harmonic distortion effects on motors
Prior to the advent of the transistor, electrical loads were linear: their consumption of current resembled voltage’s sine wave.
Getting rid of VFD wires
The wireless revolution continues to impact sensors.
Gain lubrication insight by looking a little deeper
Understand how metals and lubricants will interact.