Our resources area provides you with thorough and referenced resource materials on various beginner and expert electric motor topics. Expect to find articles on short topics and more developed guides covering larger topics. Our resources area is constantly evolving, so please continue to check back each week for new materials.

Articles

DC Motors in Remote Control and Power Switching Applications

Most power- or control-switching applications provide both manual and remote operator control capabilities. For these remote switching functions, D.C. motors... more

DC Motors in Forklift Applications

Forklifts are manufactured with varied designs, power sources, load capacities, and lifting configurations for both industrial moving and material handling... more

DC Motors in Hydraulic Pump Applications

Hydraulic pumps are the workhorses used in nearly all industries including, construction, steel milling, mining, manufacturing, machining, heavy equipment, among... more

The Quality Processes of a DC Motor Manufacturer

The term "quality" has many meanings. Most of the time, it is defined in subjective terms such as, exceeding expectations,... more

How to Support a Line of Custom Designed DC Motors

Most industry experts would agree that successful motor manufacturing requires significant competencies in design, manufacturing and quality assurance. No doubt... more

A Motor Manufacturer’s Approach to Customer Service

Most businesses describe their devotion to customer satisfaction as a prime benefit of their products and services. Yet, in the... more

Custom DC Motor Manufacturer Selection Tips

If you are an original equipment manufacturer who needs the services of a DC motors manufacturer who can design, build... more

DC Motor Protection

The purpose of D.C. Motor protection is to extend a motor's lifespan by protecting it from conditions that can damage... more

DC Motors: High Efficiency Designs

The cost of electrical energy in the U.S. is increasing[1. George Basheda, Marc W. Chupka, Peter Fox-Penner and et al.... more

SCR-Rated DC Motors

SCR-rated D.C. motors are designed for use with phase-controlled SCR or pulse width modulated (PWM) D.C. controls (or drives) because... more

Explosion Proof Motors

Explosion proof motors are a class of electric motors that are constructed to both contain an explosion if it occurs... more

Permanent Magnet DC Motors

Permanent magnet (PM) DC motors were introduced in the 19th century but did not earn widespread acceptance due to the... more

Brushless DC Motors: Low Maintenance and High Efficiency

The need for reliable electrical contact (i.e., no brush sparking), no electrical interference (common to A.C. induction motors) and a... more

DC Series Motors: High Starting Torque but No Load Operation Ill-Advised

Direct current (D.C.) series motors get their name from the way their armature and field windings are connected together: in... more

DC Motors: Transforming Theory into Application

Direct current (DC) electric motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. [1. Patrick, Dale R. and Stephen W. Fardo. Rotating... more

Guides

A Guide to Motor Compliance Standards

At face value, the purpose of compliance is to ensure a product meets basic safety requirements and has been designed... more

DC Motor Selection and Replacement Guide

The selection of a D.C. motor for an initial installation or replacement can be an involved process requiring information[1. Brian... more

A Guide to Electric Drives and DC Motor Control

An electric drive is an electromechanical system that employs an electric motor as the prime mover instead of a diesel... more

A General Guide to DC Motor Maintenance

A D.C. motor maintenance program is a preventative and corrective maintenance schedule that covers inspections, cleaning, testing, replacement and lubrication... more

Q&A: Motor Theory and Practice

What is the average AC induction motor life expectancy?

There are many factors that affect the life expectancy of an AC induction motor (or any electric motor). These factors... more

What is electrical torque and mechanical torque?

Electrical motor torque is proportional to the product of magnetic flux and the armature current. Mechanical or load torque is... more

What are thermistors and how do they limit inrush current?

Inrush currents are peak currents that occur when power is first applied to a load and is due to low... more

What is the difference between an AC motor and a DC motor?

While both A.C. and D.C. motors serve the same function of converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, they are powered,... more