Feb 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Larry A. Bey, Cummins Onan Corp. You've lost normal power. Your engine-generator set (gen-set) starts up and reaches speed. Now, you want to start some large motors key to ...

I'm an incurable hot rodder. If I see a component that promises power, I have to exercise supreme self-control to keep from letting the wrenches fly. This affliction has both positive and negative ...

Torque required to put a bearing into motion from rest is usually higher than that required to keep it running once it starts. Starting friction, therefore, has an important influence on the power ...

Some motors can start under load, and some can’t. Where a motor is coupled to the load without an intervening clutch system on the load end, assume the motor cannot start under load unless you verify ...

A soft starter has thyristors in its main circuit by which it adjusts motor voltage. Motors that run typical industrial applications employing conveyors, pumps, blowers, and compressors all have one ...

The IronHorse permanent magnet DC 56C-frame motor line, with a base of 1800 RPM, is designed for use on unfiltered SCR (Thyristor) type 115 or 230V rectified AC inputs, when used with an appropriate ...