Motor Guides

A General Guide to DC Motor MaintenanceA D.C. motor maintenance program is a preventative and corrective maintenance schedule that covers inspections, cleaning, testing, replacement and lubrication tasks that are necessary to ensure the proper operation of D.C. motors...

A Guide to Electric Drives and DC Motor ControlAn electric drive is an electromechanical system that employs an electric motor as the prime mover instead of a diesel engine, steam or gas turbines, hydraulics, etc. to control the motion and processes of different...

DC Motor Selection and Replacement GuideThe selection of a D.C. motor for an initial installation or replacement can be an involved process requiring information1 about the load and torque requirements, operating environment, efficiency2, frame size, mounting...

A Guide to Motor Compliance StandardsAt face value, the purpose of compliance is to ensure a product meets basic safety requirements and has been designed with good engineering practices and built with quality manufacturing processes so it poses little threat to the...