As we’ve discussed previously, most induction motors rely on ambient air to dissipate those efficiency losses converted to heat. In accordance with NEMA’s MG1 standard, manufacturers typically design their motors assuming air density at or near...
Read moreThe six times to derate your motor to save its life: Part 1
When you buy, e.g., a 100-horsepower motor, you may expect that you can utilize all 100 ‘horses’ powering that machine. But there are six situations where operating your motor at 100% of its nominal capacity will expedite its failure: Hot ambient...
Read more3 Key Takeaways from MaximoWorld™
I don’t know about you, but it took me a couple of days to recover from all the “peace, love, and Maximo” at last week’s MaximoWorld™ conference. The three-day event — hosted by ReliabilityWeb.com® — featured emerging asset management...
Read moreMotors@Work teams up with Fluke Connect
Motors@Work now offers an out-of-the-box integration with Fluke ConnectTM Condition Monitoring tools making it easier than ever to generate insights that drive maintenance actions on your motors and motor-driven systems. “Fluke Connect resolves...
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