Geared motor manufacturers have a couple of options when it comes to supplying their product, based on different demands from customers.  In original equipment (OEM) applications, the preferred method is to supply gearboxes and electric motors fitted as one unit, in something called a

Ingress Protection (IP) ratings are used in electric motors to classify how well protected they are against both solids and liquids. A quality overview of IP ratings is actually on the Wikipedia.org page, although we have a summary which can be downloaded by clicking on our IP Ratings

MEPS, an acronym for Minimum Energy Performance Standards, were introduced at the turn of the 21st century by the Australian and New Zealand governments to cover a wide range of electrical equipment.   For electric motors, a rating of MEPS 1 came into effect in October 2001, whilst th