6 steps to a perfect electric motor installation

You’ve ordered an electric motor for a pump, fan, conveyor, HVAC or other application and it’s just arrived. Before attempting installatio...

How much will my electric motor cost to run?

When you’re ordering an electric motor, it’s too easy to focus on the purchase price and the immediate impact on your bottom line. What man...

Why wouldn’t you install a variable-speed drive?

As providers of both electric motors and VSDs, here at Gibbons we’re happy to pass on our expertise to clients in order to help the...

5 golden rules of centrifugal pump maintenance

If you’d like to properly maintain your pumps but lack the time or personnel to carry it out, let an experienced provider such as Gi...

The 7 reasons for electric motor failure

Unscheduled downtime is a frustrating and expensive experience, with every minute your application is down costing more and more in l...

How to avoid Groundhog Day with electric motor problems

On this day (2 nd February) each year, many Americans celebrate the emergence of a supposedly weather-predicting groundhog from its burrow...

Dos and don’ts of electric motor care

Here at Gibbons we supply electric motors for a vast range of industrial applications, as well as providing an essential rewinds an...

Why the cost of running an electric motor is as important as a car’s mpg

Gibbons is an Authorized Value Provider for ABB drives , meaning we have access to a vast range of products and expertise to help cl...

EU MEPS: Latest phase less than a year away

As we enter a new year and look forward to the exciting challenges and opportunities ahead during the next 12 months, it doesn’t seem right...

6 electric motor storage tips

When an electric motor is removed from storage, it should be in perfect working order and ready for operation. To ensure this is achieved,...

Should I have an energy appraisal carried out?

We’re often asked by our clients whether they should have an energy appraisal conducted on their electric motor -driven application, and in...

How to extend the life of electric motor bearings

Electric motor bearings have three purposes – to support the rotor, maintain a consistent air gap between the rotor and stator and to tran...

What is a single-phase induction motor?

Here at Gibbons we have a wide range of high-performance electric motors for sale to suit processes in the manufacturing, food and ...

4 ways to start an electric motor

There are several unique ways to activate an electric motor . Here we examine the main options for motor starting, looking at the pros and...

The real cost of running an electric motor

When ordering an electric motor , it’s easy to focus on the purchase price. However, the up-front payment is a drop in the ocean compared t...

3 ways to improve electric motor alignment

Precise alignment between an electric motor shaft and that of the driven equipment is an essential element of any optimised process. Accur...

When should you buy premium-efficiency electric motors?

We understand that investing in any new equipment is not a decision to be taken lightly, and electric motors for applications such as pump...

What are NEMA ratings?

When you order an electric motor , pump , variable-speed drive or other piece of electro-mechanical equipment from Gibbons, we’ll...

UK water industry legislation: What is WIMES?

We recently reported on a new ABB electric motor range which has been specially designed to satisfy the demands of the latest WIMES legisl...

Electric motor breakdown: What should I do?

An electric motor breakdown, whatever process is being run, is a major inconvenience and can lead to costly delays in production. You need...