Motors
Baldor Versus Marathon Motors: What Brand Suits Each Environment Best
Starting with their history, we compare two top North American electric motor brands; Baldor and Marathon. Read more to find out which one works best in which environments.
Leeson vs Baldor: What Brand Works Best for What Environment
Leeson and Baldor are two of the biggest names in electric engines. Both are renowned, but which works best for your application? Read on to find out.
The Future of AC Motors: Advances in Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency isn't just a buzzword; it can directly impact your bottom line. Wondering if it’s worth it? Read on to find out.
Running a DC Motor with a Solar Panel
Choosing to run your electric motor on solar power can help to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions significantly. However, the flow of voltage is not as consistent as what is required by your DC electric motor. Read on to learn how to make it work!
Do You Need an IEEE-841 Motor?
So, should you consider an IEEE-841 electric motor for your application? What is it? What motors does it cover? And do you need it? We cover it all in this blog post. Read more!
HVAC Motor Series
Through our partnership with HVACKnowItAll, we wrote a 4 part HVAC motor series disucssing how HVAC motor's work, how to troubleshoot your HVAC Motors, optimizing your HVAC motor supply chain, and how to cross-reference OEM HVAC motors. Read now!
Drum Reversing Switch Wiring Diagrams
Wiring diagrams for single-phase motors with drum reversing switches. Find 5-lead, 7-lead, and 9-lead downloads here.
Pros and Cons of Electric vs Hydraulic Motors
What are the pros and cons of electric vs hydraulic motors? We dig into the details to figure out when and for what applications each option is best suited for.
What Makes a Motor Farm Duty?
While many electric motors can be used in agricultural applications, there are some key features “Farm Duty” motors have that help them work well in the harsh and rugged applications found on the farm. Read more!
What Types of Motors Can Be Used with VFDs?
While the use of VFDs allows you to adjust the speed of your AC induction motor, not all motors are compatible with VFDs. Read this article to learn more about choosing the correct motor for your application.
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Do You Need an IEEE-841 Motor?
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