When it comes to making decisions among various automation technologies to perform a task, the answer is rarely clear cut. Ultimately, the decision is often tied to the specifics of the application ...

A grouping of Mitsubishi Electric’s AC drives or variable frequency drives (VFDs). In the competitive landscape of machine design, engineers in food, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors face the ...

David Greenfield: Welcome to the Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered podcast, where we connect with industry experts to get the answers you need about industrial automation technologies. And ...

A variable frequency driven (VFD) is a type of motor that controls the levels of frequency and voltage that alter the speed of an electric motor. The drive alters torque and motor speed and can be ...

In this episode of “EC&M Tech Talk,” Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, electrical instructor, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, first briefly discusses the background of ...

Over 50% of Earth’s total electricity consumption is used for operating motors and motor systems. HVAC contractors and technicians encounter motors in a variety of different applications, and aspects ...

Compressed air is a vital utility to most commercial and industrial operations. It runs essential tools and machinery, provides power to material-handling systems, and clean air to processes. Yet ...

The 10 billion electric motors sold each year are about to get a face lift. Ubiquitous brushed motors, introduced in the early 19th century, rely on mechanical commutation of electric current in ...

It is interesting to look at figures from the Energy Information Administration about where energy gets consumed in our economy. These figures reveal that industrial uses account for 31% of all energy ...

Single phase motor controllers are devices designed to manage the operation of single-phase motors. They regulate the motor's speed, torque, and direction, ensuring optimal performance and protection ...