We rely on electric motors to power our machinery, but they are prone to various problems. One of these is electric motor fluting, particularly prevalent in large motors or when using Variable Frequency Drives. Fluting is accompanied by excessive heat, noise, and vibration, and is a sign that bearing failure, and ultimately motor failure, is…
Automation has offered many benefits across all industries, but most especially in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Incorporating automated processes has allowed businesses to get more done, faster, and with less human labor. This has, in turn, led to greater safety, as well as lower operational costs. Automation offers another significant benefit, too. It reduces…
As everyone in the industrial and manufacturing sectors knows, to do your best work, you need the best equipment. That includes electrical and automated components and parts that work as hard as you do. To ensure that you produce products of the highest quality, on time, every time, you need a trusted distributor for all…
You’ll find motors at the heart of all industries, from food processing to manufacturing and everything in between. Industrial motors drive all types of machinery and equipment, including conveyor belts, sorting and packing machines, robotic arms, and more. They are essential to the processes your business relies on but are often at risk of current…
When it comes to safety and compliance, is your workplace up to industry standards? If there is one area where safety and compliance should always be a top priority, it’s the industrial sector. It is essential not only for worker safety but also for workplace efficiency and the production of quality components. However, in the…
A variable frequency drive (VFD’s) controls motor speed and torque, varying the power supplied to match the energy requirement of the driven equipment. The goal of VFD use is to optimize energy consumption in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. But do variable frequency drives reduce energy consumption? Yes, variable frequency drives do save energy! What’s…
We live in a world where technology is progressing ever more rapidly. Terms like augmented reality and virtual reality, once the domain of science fiction, are now commonplace. But what does this mean for the industrial and manufacturing sectors? The global market size for virtual reality and augmented reality is expected to reach $297 billion…
Industrial automation control systems can potentially create efficiencies and reduce operating costs for almost every industry. They offer a world of possibilities for production that is safe, consistent, and accurate. But there are different types of industrial control systems. Do you know what the different kinds are and what they can do for you? Below…
Automation has made a huge impact on the industrial sector, particularly in the field of industrial motor control systems. Industrial motor control systems govern not only the starting and stopping of industrial machinery, but also their acceleration, deceleration, and other operating factors. These automated controls streamline and improve productivity, and reduce the need for human…
Terms you’ll come across often in the industrial setting are motor circuit protectors and motor control panels. These are often designated by the letters MCP. This can cause a bit of confusion, especially if you are new to the industrial sector. These units work together to streamline the operation of your motorized equipment and protect…
