Motor selection is often a complicated process that takes a lot of work with various vendors. Groschopp engineers share knowledge and expertise about the motor selection process. Focusing on four ...

Often, an HVAC system is designed by the selection of individual components and not by a whole-system approach. This has become common practice for mechanical engineers, usually resulting in poor ...

Selecting a motor for a specific application can be a challenging task. Many factors must be considered, including the application’s required voltage, maximum current and diameter, speed, efficiency, ...

A recent project brought to light some new motor-selection tools that saved a lot of time and effort. This particular project needed a motor for a linear-drive system that used a leadscrew. Time to ...

Frequently, when it comes to step motor selection, users will select a motor with the highest holding torque rating, assuming that it will give them optimal performance. However, it is an improper ...

While software and other advanced technologies often capture the automation technology spotlight, the fact remains that not much happens in the manufacturing or processing industries without motors.

When the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issues the final versions of it its long-awaited fan efficiency test and efficiency standards rules over the coming months, it will apply regulations to a ...

Brush and brushless motor technologies are both applicable in today’s motion control market. Selection depends on many factors and how they affect the goals of the designer. This paper discusses the ...

Recent studies indicate the level of knowledge and implementation of motor system energy-efficiency measures is low. A plethora of information on motor system design, best practices, purchasing, and ...