Blog about electrical motors
On this site you’ll find blog contributions regarding electrical motors and related components as geared motors, frequency converters and much more!
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PTCs and how they work
PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) thermistor and relays and how they work PTC thermistors are a very commonly used option in our Siemens and Fabrika motors […] -
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Definition of IP classes
IP protection class A suitable degree of protection should be selected depending on the operating and environmental conditions of your application and machine to prevent […] -
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Duty cycles and duty types of electric motors
Duty cycles of electric motors The relative duty cycle (previously called ON time) is the percentage of the time with constant load with respect to […] -
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Ambient temperature of electric motors
Ambient temperature All Siemens and Fabrika non-ATEX motors in the standard version can be used in ambient temperatures between -20 °C and +40 °C and […]
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Service factor of electric motors
Overload factor If a “service factor” is specified on a Fabrika or Siemens motor rating plate, this means that the motor can be continuously operated […] -
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Types of construction of electric motors
Types of construction of electric motors When choosing the right electric motor for your application, the mounting method needs to be considered. The mounting method, […] -
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Cooling methods for electric motors
Cooling methods for electric motors Cooling an electric motor means transmitting the losses that occur in the motor, turning them into heat and releasing them […] -
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ATEX motors for hazardous areas
ATEX motors for hazardous areas Fabrika’s line of explosion-protected ATEX motors that are intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres includes motors for all zones: […] -
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Siemens DT Configurator
An introduction to the most powerful electric motor configuration software – the Siemens DT Configurator! Choosing the right electric motor for your application in order […]