Why Do Motors Fail?

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Electric motors are complex machines with multiple moving parts. They are vulnerable to  common performance issues that reduce their life span. Everyone wants their motors to last a long time and knowing the problems that can affect their dependability and operation is important. There are six main issues that can result in premature motor failure. Electrical […]

Across The Line Motor Starters

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The simplest type of motor starter is an across the line starter or a direct on line (DOL) starter. It is also the starter that experiences the highest current during the motor starting process. These starters apply the full line voltage to the motor terminals. A DOL motor starter often contains protection devices and in some […]