Bearing failures are the most common cause of electric motor and generator failure. Maintenance professionals can optimize the life of these machines by following industry best practices for bearing ...

In the age of energy efficiency, engineers are often excited about the potential cost savings associated with variable-frequency drives (VFDs) and their ability to operate motors to match demand loads ...

JIAXING, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, CHINA, January 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In today’s increasingly automated and ...

All major manufacturers of three-phase ac induction motors offer “inverter-duty” or “inverter-ready” models, but while these motors have inverter-rated insulation to protect the windings, the bearings ...

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 ...

The experts at eMotors Direct outline how VFD’s can damage bearings and discuss preventative measures to prevent VFD induced bearing damage Electric motors fitted with VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) ...

The MMN/MMF double-row design supports bidirectional axial loads, as well as combination radial loads and overturning moments. A 60° contact angle and a maximum complement of balls boosts spindle ...

Engine bearings do many things. They support moving parts like crankshafts and connecting rods, but they also play a role in determining an engine's oil pressure and protect the crankshaft from being ...

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 ...

This schematic shows a 12-MW, 9,500-rpm induction motor with oil-film bearings that drives an oil-pipeline pump. Like other high-speed machines, it has a specialty rotor, reinforced bearing housing, ...