The Role of Bearings in Motor Performance and Longevity
Discover how bearing selection, lubrication, alignment, and maintenance drive motor efficiency, reduce vibration, and extend service life.
Safe Motor Wiring Practices for Hobbyists and Professionals
Learn essential motor wiring safety—from PPE and lockout/tagout to grounding, overcurrent protection, VFD tips, and testing—for hobbyists and pros.
Understanding Torque and Horsepower in Motors
Learn how torque and horsepower relate, how they affect acceleration and top speed, and how to choose the right motor for tools, EVs, and performance.
Motor Control Basics: From Starters to Soft Starts
Explore motor control from across-the-line starters to soft starters and VFDs, covering protection, torque, power quality, and application selection.
The Essential Guide to Electric Motors for Beginners
Learn how electric motors work, the differences between AC, DC, stepper and servo types, key specs, control methods, and how to choose safely.
Brushless vs Brushed Motors: What's the Difference?
Brushless and brushed motors differ in design, efficiency, control, lifespan, cost, and maintenance. Learn which type fits your project and budget.
Cooling Methods for High-Performance Motors
From air and liquid systems to direct winding and rotor cooling, explore proven methods to keep high-performance motors efficient and reliable.
Common Motor Failures and How to Troubleshoot Them
Learn common motor failures: overheating, bearing wear, winding faults, misalignment, and practical steps to diagnose, prevent, and fix them.
Motor Efficiency Explained: How to Save Energy and Costs
Learn how motor efficiency works, what drives losses, and practical steps to cut energy use, downtime, and lifecycle costs in any facility.
AC vs DC Motors: How to Choose the Right Type
Confused between AC and DC motors? Learn how torque, speed control, efficiency, cost, and maintenance drive the right choice for your application.
Servo vs Stepper Motors: Which One Fits Your Application?
Compare servo and stepper motors by speed, torque, accuracy, cost, and control complexity to choose the right drive for your application.
Choosing a Motor for Your DIY Project: A Practical Checklist
From torque and RPM to power supply, drivers, and mounting, use this practical checklist to pick the right motor for your next DIY project.