An important part of determining the correct replacement motor for a particular application is understanding motor speed. In this article, I’ll discuss some of the basic concepts behind ac induction ...

We know that the rated rotational speed of an industrial motor is based on two fixed factors: the number of poles and the supply frequency. So if you install a 4-pole, 480V motor in a 480V, 60Hz ...

A good indication that a motor may be overloaded is overheating, or in some cases not starting at all. For HVAC motors it can be as simple as belts that may be too tight, inadequate wiring, or voltage ...