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  • Talk to the Experts

    Saturday, August 22nd, eMotors Direct’s first radio interview aired on 650 CKOM Saskatchewan Newstalk Radio. Listen to the episodes here.

    By Cory Soetaert

  • Selecting, Maintaining & Troubleshooting Your Gearbox

    Your gear reducer is one of the cornerstones of your operation and making the right choices in selection and maintenance will ensure that it provides you with many years of reliable productivity. Follow these tips to optimize your gear reducer.

    By Chris Beaton

  • What Is a Brake Motor? Electric Motor Braking & Electromagnetic Brakes

    Learn how brake motors work, why electric motor braking is essential, and the role of electromagnetic motor brakes in safety, holding torque, and load control.

    By Jill Wallace

  • Can Electric Motors Be Mounted Vertically?

    Yes, electric motors can be mounted vertically, but only with the right motor modifications. From feet removal to motor drip covers, eMotors Direct delivers fast, cost-effective solutions in Canada.

    By Jill Wallace

  • Canada’s Top Farm Duty Motor Brands

    How do Leeson farm duty motors compare to Baldor farming motors? Check out our article that compares five trusted farm duty brands.

    By Cory Soetaert

  • 3 Tips For Maintaining Your Inline Gearbox

    Maintaining your gearbox to manufacturer recommendations ensures a long lasting peice of equipment. Read this article to find our top tips to save you time and money!

    By Cory Soetaert

  • Introduction to Inline Gear Reducers

    Gear design and performance characteristics directly impact how well the gearbox can meet your application's needs. In this post, we'll walk through a basic introduction to inline gearboxes and some typical applications.

    By Cory Soetaert

  • What You Need to Know About Gearbox Service Factor

    Determining a gearbox's service factor is a crucial step in selecting one that will perform reliably and help ensure your application's lasting productivity.

    By Chris Beaton

  • Differences Between Inline & Right-Angle Gearboxes

    Take a look at the different types of inline and right-angle gearboxes and how to select the right gearbox for your application.

    By Cory Soetaert

  • How to Build a Custom Inline Gear Reducer

    Need a custom gear reducer to get the output you want from your motor? Build the perfect solution with our advanced simple-to-use Custom Gearbox Builder.

    By eMotors Direct

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