Latest Motors Technical Articles

This article looks at a few of the more advanced motor control circuits for a three-phase motor.

This article looks at a few of the more advanced motor control circuits for a three-phase motor.

In this article, learn how variable frequency drives make use of the principle of pulse width modulation to create…

In this article, learn how variable frequency drives make use of the principle of pulse width modulation to create analog-type signals from a digital source, such as with motor drives.

Learn about three-phase voltage arrangements to better understand the systems that drive nearly every industrial motor…

Learn about three-phase voltage arrangements to better understand the systems that drive nearly every industrial motor and smaller branch circuits that feed every one-phase receptacle and lighting system.

This article will provide an overview of Rockwell's library of process objects programming instructions and faceplates…

This article will provide an overview of Rockwell's library of process objects programming instructions and faceplates and how they are used.

Learn about the different types and uses for position sensors in robotics.

Learn about the different types and uses for position sensors in robotics.

The following will examine how to reduce the wear on motors during startup and compare soft starters and variable…

The following will examine how to reduce the wear on motors during startup and compare soft starters and variable frequency drives (VFDs). 

Learn about tips and solutions to promote long-lasting electric motor health.

Learn about tips and solutions to promote long-lasting electric motor health.

What causes mechanical failure? Learn about three major sources of failure points in any mechanical assembly and a few…

What causes mechanical failure? Learn about three major sources of failure points in any mechanical assembly and a few tips to minimize failure.

In nearly every machine with motion, a selection of gears, belts, and chains sends power to the final mechanisms and…

In nearly every machine with motion, a selection of gears, belts, and chains sends power to the final mechanisms and power must be transmitted from the motor to the final load(s) device. Choosing between transmission methods isn’t always simple, but a few key properties can help to make the choices easier.

Two of the most common protocols are Modbus and Profinet. They are similar in many ways, but there are some crucial differences.

Two of the most common protocols are Modbus and Profinet. They are similar in many ways, but there are some crucial differences.

This article discusses motor contractors and how they play an essential role in most robotic cells.

This article discusses motor contractors and how they play an essential role in most robotic cells.

This article discusses the applications and uses of model predictive control.

This article discusses the applications and uses of model predictive control.

This article discusses PLC Sequencer Logic and the steps needed to accomplish PLC sequencing.

This article discusses PLC Sequencer Logic and the steps needed to accomplish PLC sequencing.

Integral or Reset Windup is a problem that can occur from these systems, and there are a few possible approaches to…

Integral or Reset Windup is a problem that can occur from these systems, and there are a few possible approaches to minimize the effects.

In this article, learn the different errors that keep an encoder from working correctly and how to troubleshoot issues…

In this article, learn the different errors that keep an encoder from working correctly and how to troubleshoot issues using an oscilloscope and other T&M tools.

Get to know the hows and whys of choosing the proper start-up method of motors in different applications.

Get to know the hows and whys of choosing the proper start-up method of motors in different applications.

Learn the general characteristics of encoders and resolvers; these two components may seem to have much in common but are…

Learn the general characteristics of encoders and resolvers; these two components may seem to have much in common but are used in very different applications.

Learn all about exoskeletons, a way to fuse robotics and humans in ways that can help the manufacturing process while…

Learn all about exoskeletons, a way to fuse robotics and humans in ways that can help the manufacturing process while protecting the human body from excessive strain.

This article introduces Gray code, a specialized binary arrangement necessary for absolute encoders to communicate with…

This article introduces Gray code, a specialized binary arrangement necessary for absolute encoders to communicate with controllers.