Video: ABB’s remote condition monitoring for drives explained

In its efforts to make industrial processes run as smoothly as possible and help users to avoid unplanned downtime and costly lost producti...

5 things that affect HVAC system performance

Within any occupied space – whether it’s an office, school, factory or other building – a well-performing HVAC system is vital for improvi...

How to select the right HVAC drive

It’s one thing knowing you need a HVAC drive to increase the energy efficiency of your air-handling system, but choosing the right equipmen...

How to maintain a variable-speed drive

As with all electro-mechanical equipment, a variable-speed drive (VSD) needs to be looked after properly to ensure you get the best perfor...

3 problems you’ll face if your electric motor is overrated

If you’re not used to buying electric motors off the shelf then selecting the right motor size to suit your application can be difficult. I...

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...

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...

What is a general performance electric motor?

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

What is condition monitoring?

You may be aware that Gibbons Engineering Group provides a full package of condition monitoring services, but what is condition monitoring, ...

New regulation from Brussels updates EU MEPS motor efficiency scheme

The European Commission has altered a major directive in a move that should benefit motor suppliers and users by blocking unfair practices....