Under the Enclosure with eMotors Direct
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -eMotors Direct brings you Under the Enclosure, a podcast on electric motor education. Learn about supply chains, how motors run, implementing preventive maintenance strategies, saving on downtime, and tons more. Join us each week for new episodes.
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Do You Need an IEEE-841 Motor?
July 12, 2022 08:22 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBSince the invention of the AC electric motor, motor manufacturers have been innovating to make the motor more resilient, more capable, and more energy efficient. Some industries have benefitted from these innovations more than others, especially where a standard efficiency motor just doesn’t quite cut it. Heavy, harsh, contaminated, severe-duty environments need higher reliability and better efficiency from their electric motors. Industries like Oil & Gas, Chemical, and Pulp & Paper, face th...
Selecting the Right Controls for Your Electric Motor
February 28, 2022 10:52 - 6 minutes - 150 MBWhether you’ve already purchased an electric motor or are still in the planning stage, familiarizing yourself with the different electric motor controls can help you maximize the productivity and efficiency of your operation while extending the service life of your motor, electronics, and all the mechanical assets connected to your motor. Motor control is any switch or device used to start, stop, or control the speed of an electric motor. Because each application has unique objectives and op...
The Future of Supply Chain Management
January 14, 2022 07:53 - 7 minutes - 162 MBRegardless of industry, modern businesses are moving from an outdated linear supply chain model to a new paradigm that leverages technological tools to improve visibility, forecasting, and stock management. Let us introduce you to the key technologies and practices driving this shift and what they can offer for you and your business. The Evolution Traditionally, supply chains have operated in a linear network made up of parts that operate largely independently. This structure suffers from se...
What You Need to Know About Gearbox Service Factor
December 20, 2021 09:03 - 6 minutes - 9.38 MBService factor plays a crucial role in a long-lasting, reliable gearbox. Service factor is a way to measure how well a gearbox or a gearbox motor will handle specific demands and operating conditions, depending on the application. Let's take a look at why the gearbox service factor is essential, what it means, and how to optimize it for your requirements. Why Is Gearbox Service Factor Important? When choosing an industrial gearbox, it's essential to account for typical usage and operating de...
Electric Motor Safety
November 19, 2021 10:02 - 6 minutes - 9.1 MBMaintaining a safe work environment is paramount in industrial settings that involve high-voltage infrastructure and rapidly moving components. Proper electric motor safety is an essential step toward achieving trouble-free operation. Safety practices span across motor installation, everyday operation, and maintenance. It is necessary to develop and consistently follow proper safety procedures during each phase to achieve the best outcomes for your company and personnel. With the right approa...
Selecting Electric Motors for Hazardous Locations
November 05, 2021 07:46 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBElectric motors are often required at potentially explosive or flammable sites, such as chemical plants, coal mines, or petrochemical plants. Accidents could result in damage, injury, or loss of life. This makes it vitally important to select a motor that won't create an ignition source. Let’s take a look at the four key criteria used to classify different types of hazardous locations and how electric motors are designed and rated to operate safely within them. Understand The Hazard When sel...
How to Select Your Next Industrial Motor
October 29, 2021 11:14 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBRegardless of the application, you and your team need to depend on your electric motor to operate consistently. Not all industrial applications are the same, but you can determine which motor will be best suited for your job by using this checklist. Consider these six factors when selecting your next industrial motor: 1. Size and Power 2. Reliability 3. Durability 4. Cost-Effectiveness 5. Precision 6. Safety By understanding these characteristics and why they are required, you can select a ...
Battle of the Brands: Leeson vs Baldor
October 05, 2021 09:54 - 5 minutes - 7.16 MBSo, you’ve input the ratings you need your new motor to meet, and your choices are down to two motors. Seemingly identical, the ratings on the product data sheet match your requirements precisely. The only difference? One motor is a Baldor motor, and the other a Leeson. How do you make your selection between these two top brands? Below, we’ll cover the history of these manufacturers and how to choose the correct motor for the job. History of Baldor Two employees at St. Louis Electric Compa...
Gearboxes and Speed Reducers for Electric Motors
September 28, 2021 09:58 - 8 minutes - 195 MBTo choose the right gearbox for your electric motor drive application, it’s important to understand the fundamentals of gearboxes, the key differences between gear designs, and how to match a gearbox with your application's requirements. A gearbox is a gear train designed to modify the speed and torque characteristics of a motor. When gearboxes reduce speed, they simultaneously increase the torque (turning force) at the output. When they increase speed, they reduce torque. Speed reducers are...
Talk to the Experts: Agriculture
September 03, 2021 13:48 - 8 minutes - 10.3 MBOur Business Development Manager, Cory, sat down for an interview on "Talk to the Experts" on 650CKOM - a Saskatchewan NewsTalk radio station. This podcast is a recording of the second half of the interview, providing an overview of eMotors Direct's offering to our Agriculture clients. The following transcript was automatically generated: Welcome back, you're listening to talk to the experts this half hour presentation of e eMotors. Direct their website eMotors direct.ca. And the name reall...
Talk to the Experts: Introduction to eMotors Direct
August 24, 2021 08:22 - 10 minutes - 14 MBOur Business Development Manager, Cory, sat down for an interview on "Talk to the Experts" on 650CKOM - a Saskatchewan NewsTalk radio station. This podcast is a recording of the first half of the interview, providing an introduction to eMotors Direct and what we do here. The following transcript was automatically generated: Welcome to talk to the experts this half hour a presentation of EA motors direct. I'm Brent cloaks your host joined by Corey. So tarde Corey is the business developmen...
Altitude Effects On Electric Motors
August 18, 2021 15:35 - 5 minutes - 8.25 MBAt high altitudes, the properties of air change in ways that directly impact the way electric motors must be operated to maximize service life and productivity. Because air is less dense at high altitude, its capacity to carry heat away from the motor and keep it cool is significantly reduced. There is a range of approaches to combat this and maintain proper cooling of the motor. In addition, one of the altitude effects on electric motors that many operators are not aware of is that its insul...
Replacing HVAC Motors
August 11, 2021 11:19 - 5 minutes - 7.05 MBElectric motors do the physical work of moving air and driving compressors in HVAC systems, operating continuously for years, sometimes even decades, without regular maintenance. When equipment stops working, an HVAC technician must identify whether the motor has failed and often the motor is replaced instead of being repaired. Diagnosing Motor Failure HVAC systems fail for all kinds of reasons, and it’s important to make a correct diagnosis of the problem before ordering parts from your sup...
Troubleshooting HVAC Motors
August 11, 2021 11:19 - 5 minutes - 7.05 MBElectric motors do the physical work of moving air and driving compressors in HVAC systems, operating continuously for years, sometimes even decades, without regular maintenance. When equipment stops working, an HVAC technician must identify whether the motor has failed and often the motor is replaced instead of being repaired. Diagnosing Motor Failure HVAC systems fail for all kinds of reasons, and it’s important to make a correct diagnosis of the problem before ordering parts from your sup...
How To Replace Electric Motor Bearings
July 27, 2021 08:19 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBThanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more about us - https://www.emotorsdirect.ca/ Electric motor bearings regularly experience high levels of stress when driving heavy loads. This makes them one of the most critical components you need to take care of to keep your motor running smoothly and consistently. In this article, we'll go over the main reasons why they fail and how to replace them when they do fail so that you can take both preventative and proactive action to maintain ...
Selecting, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting Your Gear Reducer
July 20, 2021 08:39 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MBA gear reducer, or gearbox, is one of the most significant purchases you will make when assembling an electric motor drive for your application. A reducer that meets your requirements and is well taken care of ensures a long and trouble-free service life and improves the performance, efficiency, and ultimately your application's productivity. Here are the key things to consider when selecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting your gear reducer. The Right Gear Reducer Selection The first and...
Canadian Agriculture and the Pandemic
July 14, 2021 08:36 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBIn early spring of last year, as the news of the pandemic began to grow, so too did the fear of the unknown. As nationwide shutdowns began with businesses temporarily closing their doors, panic buying set in. Grocery store shelves containing perishables, meats, cleaning supplies, and more sat empty for weeks and even months while the Canadian food supply chain scrambled to catch up. As new restrictions were adding up, border closures mandated, and consumer demand became increasingly more unp...
Introduction To The Variable Frequency Drive
July 01, 2021 00:13 - 5 minutes - 7.38 MBAC induction motors are used in many industrial applications as well as commercial and domestic products and appliances. Due to their design, the speed of these motors is determined by the frequency of the supply power, and the current determines the motor torque (turning force) in the motor, which is determined by the voltage of the supply. To effectively manage the speed of the motor, even when the load varies, it is necessary to control both the frequency and the voltage of the supply powe...
Farm Motor Safety
June 22, 2021 10:51 - 5 minutes - 8.16 MBFarm Duty motors operate near people and livestock, performing a variety of tasks in harsh conditions. Accidents that result in electric shock, damaged machinery, or fires can spell disaster for your farm's productivity and severely impact your livelihood. Fortunately, the large majority of electric motor accidents are entirely preventable. With the right approach to safety during motor installation, operation, and maintenance, you can minimize the risk for you, your family, your employees, ...
Long Term Industrial Motor Storage
June 15, 2021 08:52 - 2 minutes - 4.04 MBCommonly, industrial and manufacturing plants require a backup inventory including motors and parts. A broken motor can mean missed deadlines, employee downtime, or spoiled product. These businesses depend on their motors to work so having a replacement motor on hand can help decrease costs in the long term. Although the backup inventory is extremely important, the motor backups can stay in storage for several years if the replacement is not needed. Electrical Apparatus Service Association, ...
Are Stainless Steel Motors Worth It?
June 08, 2021 14:57 - 4 minutes - 5.54 MBWith the advancements in industrial automation and control systems, many companies are making extensive use of motors in applications that are sensitive to contamination, including food manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. Strict hygiene requirements mean that motors are operating in an environment exposed to high-pressure, high-temperature water, often combined with caustic cleaning chemicals. Stainless steel washdown motors provide the best characteristics for any application that requires fr...
Replacing a Farm Duty Motor
May 25, 2021 08:51 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBFarms are among the harshest environments for electric motors to operate in, and even the most robust and most reliable motors will eventually wear out. By taking the time to understand why a motor fails, how to go about replacing a farm motor, and preventing future incidents, you will maximize the reliability of critical farm equipment and minimize operational downtime. Diagnosing the Problem Often, a motor reaches the end of its service life from regular use. Over long periods, dust, moist...