Electric motors are given a duty cycle rating based on required running conditions, which helps to determine the correct motor to select in a particular application. S Ratings The International Electrical Commission (IEC) has categorised eight specific electric motor duty cycles, with

Manufacturing in Australia has continued its unbeaten run of run of growth, with October marking 25 consecutive months of expansion according to the Australian Industry Group Performance of Manufacturing Index. The headline figure of 58.3 points (with 50 being a stable result) is slig

Once the required demand torque in a particular application has been determined, the tendency is to determine motor power using the standard equation: kW = Nm x r/min / 9550. However, gearbox efficiency must also be considered in calculations, and is often overlooked. Gearbox Efficien

Many times we are asked to source a modern alternative to a superseded or obsolete piece of mechanical power transmission equipment. Sourcing With many brands having fallen by the wayside as the generations pass, it is our job to source a modern equivalent to a gearbox that is no long