Motor Blog

Planetary gear reducers are a specific type of in-line gearing that provide unmatched torque versus size, precision, and durability compared to other in-line gear technologies. The purpose of a planetary gear reducer is to multiply the torque of an electric motor while proportionally reducing the speed with maximum efficiency. Planetary gear reducer design consists of...
Read the full article »

  This article was featured in Design World Magazine and Designworldonline.com New commercial equipment designs continue to drive smaller, lighter, and more mobile solutions. This has resulted in a rapidly accelerating transition to battery-powered equipment designs from traditional wired products. Proper motor selection for any automated equipment application is critical to optimizing system performance, however, battery-powered applications require...
Read the full article »

A stepper motor is a common type of DC brushless motor that excels in applications where speed and/or position control are required along with an economical price tag.  In addition to being highly controllable, they are straightforward to implement and offer tremendous flexibility to go along with excellent torque density and limited speed capabilities. Step...
Read the full article »

Brushless DC motors achieve the best performance when paired with a drive that matches the motor characteristics. A poorly optimized drive paired with a BLDC motor will adversely affect motor performance and potentially shorten motor life. This article covers several issues related to a non-optimized drive. The initial selection process of a proper drive for...
Read the full article »

Permanent magnet AC and AC induction motors comprise the majority of electric motors sold worldwide and total more than 70% of electric motor sales in 2020.  AC motors are used extensively throughout numerous industries to drive various devices, from fans and pumps to HVAC systems, appliances, power tools, and electric vehicles.  Demand for higher efficiencies...
Read the full article »