Starting a motor can be compared to accelerating too hard after a red light turns green; everyone gets jerked around and everything goes flying.
Environmental concerns have pushed the world towards better energy efficiency. In the long run, energy saving practices can also save money. However,
When TECO Electric and Machinery Company and Westinghouse Electric joined forces in the 1980’s to form TECO Westinghouse, they became a powerhouse
Technological advances all seem to be moving in the same direction. Everyone wants hardware and devices to be smaller, cheaper, and more effective.
When an AC drive system gets worn out or outdated, you have a number of options moving forward - namely replacing, upgrading, or retrofitting. Each
When selecting a motor or drive, there are many aspects of the hardware to take into consideration. There are a number of important characteristics
When choosing a motor control, there are two sets of standards to consider: NEMA and IEC. For a number of reasons, NEMA products are more common in
Drives and motors can be sensitive; spikes and peaks in current can damage the devices and create excess wear and tear. They can be protected, though.
