Control Panels

Motor Control Panel Components Explained: A Complete Breakdown

BySvend Svendsen

Open a motor control panel door and you see a wall of components. Each one is sized for a specific motor, picked from a UL-recognized list, and wired in a sequence that has to satisfy the National Electrical Code and the inspector. Get one wrong and the panel either fails inspection or fails in service….

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Choosing The Right Electric Motor for Your Project

BySvend Svendsen

There are literally hundreds of electric motor types, specs, purposes and combinations.  From small applications in smart phones, to large industrial facilities, electric motors have many different types and uses.  It’s an easy decision to include new electrical motors, or upgrade to better performing motors, but how do you choose the right motor for your application?