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DOE Efficiency Regulations Steer Motors and Drives Market

Manufacturers work to meet increasingly stringent U.S. Department of Energy regulations

February 22, 2016

While there are still a significant number of single-speed motors still in operation, many OEMs are making a concerted move toward variable-speed equipment in order to meet a growing demand for higher efficiency. To help OEMs meet their goals, and to meet increasingly stringent motor efficiency regulations from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), motor and drive manufacturers have introduced their smartest, most efficient products yet.

Electric Motor Market to Grow to $141.7 Billion by 2022

Technological advancements and regulatory policies aimed at improving energy efficiency are important factors

January 13, 2016

The global electric motor market was valued at $99.85 billion in 2014 and is expected to reach $141.7 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5 percent from 2015 to 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research.

Diagnosing and Solving Blower Motor Problems

Blower motor troubleshooting tips from the trenches

Jen Anesi

December 7, 2015

Blower motor breakdown can be the result of anything from old age to failed bearings, high amp draw, electrical failure in the windings, dirt accumulation, and more. Knowing how to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with these motors is an essential skill an HVAC technician must possess.

New Motor Products Propel the Market Forward

Manufacturers share their latest and greatest HVAC motor-related offerings

Jen Anesi

December 7, 2015

As the popularity of variable-speed technology increases, many manufacturers are bringing new products to market to meet consumer and OEM demands. Here are a few of the latest HVAC motor-related products available on the market.

NEMA Announces Motor Efficiency Regulation Webinars

DOE recently amended Section 431 of the federal energy code covering the efficiency of electric motors

November 20, 2015

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Motor & Generator Section will host a second series of webinars in December related to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) motor regulation, which will take effect on June 1, 2016.

Marathon Electric Motors: Tower Motors

September 28, 2015

These totally-enclosed air-over (TEAO) cooling tower motors with Bearing Current Protection (BCP) use AEGIS^® shaft grounding rings.

SJE-Rhombus: Starter Boxes

August 24, 2015

Select Start starter boxes are designed to allow the user to field select 208-, 240-, 480-, or 575-V charges based on application needs.

Electro Static Technology: Mounting Brackets

August 24, 2015

New Universal Mounting Brackets allow fast, easy installation of AEGIS® iPRO, AEGIS iPRO-MR, and AEGIS WTG Bearing Protection Rings on large motors.

Low Voltage Motors Market to Grow at CAGR of 9.58% to 2019

The HVAC industry is one of the major end-users of low voltage motors

August 7, 2015

The global low voltage motors market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.58 percent from 2014 to 2019, according to an analysis from technology research company Technavio.

The Professor: Dealing with Dual-voltage Devices

How to Wire Motors for Desired Voltages

John Tomczyk

March 30, 2015

Remember, when wiring motors for a certain voltage, the service technician must always refer to the motor manufacturer’s literature and numbering scheme before wiring the motor for the desired voltage or damage to the motor’s windings may occur.