#MotorTalkMonday - causes of motor failure Motor failures often feel sudden. Production stops, the line goes down, and everyone wants answers. In reality, most premature failures are preventable. However, with…
Business Development Manager Position
We're hiring! The Opportunity ABB District Office of Tulsa is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business growth for ABB Baldor-Reliance motors across Oklahoma. This is a hunter role focused on identifying new…
Motor Talk Monday – Why Motor Mounting Matters
#MotorTalkMonday - why motor mounting matters When specifying or replacing an electric motor, mounting is often treated as a secondary detail, but in reality, how a motor is mounted plays…
Motor Talk Monday – Intermittent vs. Variable Duty
#MotorTalkMonday - intermittent vs. variable duty Electric motor duty cycles play a critical role in thermal performance, reliability, and service life—especially in inverter-driven applications. Intermittent duty motors (S2 or S3)…
Motor Talk Monday – Protecting Your Motors From the Cold
#MotorTalkMonday - protecting your motors from the cold While heat is often top of mind, extreme cold can also pose serious risks to electric motor performance and reliability. Low temperatures…
Motor Talk Monday – A Guide to Motor Efficiency Classes
#MotorTalkMonday - a guide to motor efficiency classes If you’ve ever looked at motor specs and wondered what IE1, IE2, IE3, IE4, or IE5 actually mean, you’re not alone. These…
Motor Talk Monday – “Sticksion” and Why It Matters
#MotorTalkMonday - "sticksion" and why it matters Have you ever heard the term “sticksion”? It’s a concept introduced in the Cowern Papers (linked below) to describe the torque required to…
Motor Talk Monday – TEFC Explained
#MotorTalkMonday TEFC explained You've probably seen TEFC when it comes to motors, but what does this mean? TEFC is a type of enclosure which stands for Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled.…
Motor Talk Monday – Electric Motor Space Heaters
#MotorTalkMonday - electric motor space heaters Ever wondered why some electric motors come equipped with space heaters? These space heaters are not the same kind you might have under your…
Motor Talk Monday – NEC vs. ATEX
#MotorTalkMonday: NEC vs ATEX – What’s the Difference? When it comes to hazardous locations, choosing the right motor isn’t just about performance, it’s about safety and compliance. Two major standards…