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 –...
Read moreDoes every motor need a drive? Three questions to ask before buying another VFD
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...
Read moreRetaining efficiency when repairing motors: four must-ask questions
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...
Read moreIs your electrical maintenance provider really maintaining your motors? Three questions to ask yourself.
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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