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#MotorTalkMonday - What’s new for the IEEE 841-2021 standard? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers?(IEEE) developed the?IEEE 841 motor standard?in 1986?for the?petroleum and?chemical?industries?to improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of?severe duty motors.?The conditions and applications in these environments place high levels of mechanical stress on electric motors, and environmental contaminants such as dust, dirt and liquids can cause premature, catastrophic, failure to regular duty motors. In short,?IEEE 841?motors?are?designed for severe duty applications in the most demanding industries.?The IEEE 841?standard?covers?the construction of the motor, and specifically “premium-efficiency totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) and totally enclosed nonventilated (TENV), horizontal and vertical, single-speed, squirrel cage polyphase induction motors, 0.75 kW to 370 kW (1 hp to 500 hp), and up to 4000 V nominal, in National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) frame sizes 143T.” So what's new for the IEEE 841-2021 standard? Find out what an IEEE 841-2021 compliant motor, IEEE 841-2021 features motor, and non-compliant motor differences are in this video:

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This week's #MotorTalkMonday - Motor Voltage and 208V exception All ABB/Baldor motors are designed to run at +/- 10% of the voltage listed on the main voltage line of a motor nameplate ?For example: 460V – A motor rated for 460V can successfully operate from 414V to 506V. 230V – A motor rated for 230V can successfully operate from 207V to 253V. One of the key things we always point out, and also due to some new DOE rules, is that motors nameplated for 230V are not necessarily good to run on a 208V system. If a motor rated for 230V is put on a 208V system and consistently sees 207V or higher, the motor should have no problem running. HOWEVER, if that 230V motor running on a 208V system only sees 200V or 190V (or somewhere in between), that motor may not be successful at that operation anymore. If a motor is specified to run on a 208V or 200V system, we highly recommend that you use a motor nameplated specifically for 200V, 208V, 208-230V or 208-230/460V. The voltages listed on the voltage line of a nameplate must be all capable of running +/- 10% of that voltage. You would be covered if you put any of those ratings on a true 200V or 208V system. Check out the link in the comments for more information!

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Congratulations on 11 years with ABB, Misti! We are so happy to have you as part of our team!

This week's #MotorTalkMonday topic - the differences between NEMA and IEC. Here in the USA, we’re more familiar with NEMA, but that doesn’t mean we should fear IEC. Fundamental operation is the same with NEMA and IEC (turning a shaft, creating torque). It’s just how we talk about the differences, it’s like learning a different language but saying the same thing.? EU manufacturing is more guideline-driven where NEMA is very strict that a certain speed, HP = certain frame (i.e. 5HP, 4P, 184T). EU looks more at what motors are going to fit their machines and how they can optimize the design (so they might put more HP into a smaller frame). Check out the link in the comments to see some commonly used NEMA motor terms and the corresponding IEC term. While both NEMA and IEC are referencing the same concepts, there are differences in terminology. Knowing these words, and what they mean, may assist when deciphering data!

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Exciting news - within the next few months, we will be able to offer Aurora Motors in addition to our wide breadth of products!

This week's Motor Talk Monday topic - lubrication intervals Did you know that 51% of motor failures are caused by bearings? The bulk of those bearing issues are caused from under or over-lubrication. So how do you know how often you should be lubricating your bearings? The easiest way to find the lubrication interval for your specific motor is to check the installation manual. You can also click on the link in the comments below to see a chart that can help you figure out the lubrication interval as well. Lubricating your ball bearings at a normal interval can make all the difference!