Electric motor insulation classes explained

We list the four common insulation classes of electric motors with an explanation of how they're calculated. The electrical insul...

A brief history of electric motors

We owe a lot to the humble electric motor, so here’s a timeline of the pioneering figures and their discoveries which helped develop it. ...

What uses the most electricity in industry?

One third of the world’s electricity consumption is claimed by industry, but have you ever wondered what equipment consumes most of this po...

Gibbons contributes to Solids & Bulk Handling magazine!

Following on from our article in H&V News last month, we’re delighted to once again assist a respected trade magazine, occupying a full...

Gibbons jargon buster #6: What are electric motor laminations?

The latest in our series of blogs explaining some of the more confusing terminology used in our business looks at electric motor laminatio...

Does rewinding an electric motor reduce efficiency?

We answer the much-asked question of whether or not an electric motor rewind results in a loss of efficiency. The question of whether a...

What is a premium efficiency process performance electric motor?

Along with our own range of expertly-manufactured products, we supply ABB electric motors for various applications. In this blog we discuss...

Gibbons jargon buster #5: What's the difference between single-phase and three-phase motors?

How exactly do single-phase and three-phase electric motors differ? Our latest jargon buster blog has all the information you need. A quic...

Is it cheaper to rewind or replace a failed motor?

We're often asked whether an electric motor rewind or replacement is cheapest following a failure. Here we explain when it's best ...

Video: The ABB robot made of Lego!

Two dedicated Lego engineers have replicated an ABB IRB 120 robot entirely out of the famous bricks - see a video of it in action. Lego...

The 5 stages of an electric motor rewind

From the initial checks to the final lick of paint, we look at what's involved in an electric motor rewind. Gibbons’ electric m...

Have you seen our Pinterest page?

If you haven't visited our Pinterest page yet then here are five great reasons to do just that. For all the best images of o...

Gibbons jargon buster #4: What are IP ratings?

We reveal what IP ratings mean and why they're a vital consideration when ordering an electric motor.  In our recent blog explainin...

Electric motor duty ratings explained

Duty class is an important consideration when selecting and installing an  electric motor . Duty class relates to the time a motor operates...

Understanding a single-phase electric motor nameplate

The nameplate attached to an electric motor contains vital information to help suppliers and end users ensure it produces the highest possi...

Gibbons jargon buster #3: What is torque?

It's time for another special blog clearing up some of the terminology used in our industry, so if you've ever wondered "what ...

What is a process performance electric motor?

Gibbons are proud to provide the most complete selection of goods and services possible, which is why we complement our wide range of in-ho...

Gibbons jargon buster #2: What is an induction motor?

Welcome to the second in our series of blogs explaining some of the expressions you may come across when dealing with variable-speed drives...

10 ways in which electric motors affect our daily lives

Inspired by ABB's Tess's Day video, we look at 10 ways we all rely on electric motors at home, work and on our travels. F...

Heat: A major cause of electric motor failure

Electric motor rewinds have been at the heart of our business for 45 years, so there isn't much we don't know about the reasons for...