How severe conditions can affect variable-speed drives

The variety of electric motor -powered applications that benefit from variable-speed drive installation means that VSDs can be found in s...

Beware the danger of dust to electric motors

While an electric motor is doing its job and operating normally, it’s easy to ignore potential hazards such as moisture, heat and dust. Wh...

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...