Bearing-related problems are among the most common causes of motor failures. Solving those problems will reduce motor failures. Did you know bearing-related problems cause more than half of all motor ...

When it comes to assuring that a motor provides consistent service for the longest time possible, it’s important to pay attention to the bearing system. Bearing system failures are one of the most ...

[RimstarOrg] has brought us an oldie but goodie this week. He’s built a ball bearing motor, a design which has been causing engineers and scientists to squabble for decades. [RimstarOrg] used a ...

Inverters used to control a motor’s speed or torque — also known as variable frequency drives (VFDs) or adjustable speed drives — can induce unwanted motor shaft voltages that cause premature motor ...

Most all the spinning parts on our vehicles would simply not function well without one simple invention—bearings. You’ll find them in the engine, transmission, transfer case, and axles. Bearings allow ...

As routine maintenance and basic automotive servicing tasks go, packing wheel bearings isn’t one of the glamorous ones. It’s a messy job—and one that could cause serious damage or problems if not ...

Doing the right amount of repair in response to a motor failure is a balancing act between speed and thoroughness. May 5, 2014 Doing the right amount of repair in response to a motor failure is a ...

These days, it’s common among us hackers to load a stepper motor with forces in-line with their shaft–especially when we couple them to leadscrews or worm gears. Unfortunately, steppers aren’t really ...

HYPROSTATIK SCHÖNFELD spindle bearings help grinding machine operators achieve ultra-precise finishes: When grinding, the best surface finishes are achieved if the tips of the abrasive particles ...