As we discussed last week, every motor does not need an adjustable speed drive, despite what industrial controls salespeople and literature may tell you. Certainly, in some applications a drive will reduce your motor-related energy costs by 10 –...
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Industrial controls literature frequently promises that adjustable speed drives reduce motor-related energy costs by 10 – 60%, recouping your investment within 24 months [i] [ii] [iii] [iv]. So, the more drives you have, the more energy savings...
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Motors fail. It’s a fact of life that’s almost as certain as death and taxes. With average electric rates increasing more than 17% over the past 10 years, the repair vs. replace business case often justifies replacing older, pre-Energy Policy Act...
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If you outsource maintenance of your facility’s electrical equipment and power distribution system, you’re in good company: a 2009 survey found that 78% of commercial and industrial facilities use service agreements for electrical equipment...
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