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An introduction to the most powerful electric motor configuration software – the Siemens DT Configurator! Choosing the right electric motor for your application in order […]

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: […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]