It Just Got Easier to Specify Shaft Grounding for VFD-fed Motors
AEGIS® Shaft Grounding Rings are frequently specified as protection against bearing current damage...
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AEGIS® Ring Installation with Conductive Epoxy
This video shows everything you need to install AEGIS Shaft Grounding Rings with conductive epoxy.
The “Greening” of America’s Buildings and the Need for Shaft Grounding on VFD-Driven Motors
The “Greening” of America’s Buildings: The growing “green” movement has led to a flood of new...
What is the coating on the shaft when a Carbon Block Brush is used?
A highly resistive glaze may form on brush surface, requiring periodic cleaning. This is sometimes...
AEGIS® Rings Ensure Process Uptime by Protecting VFD-Driven Motors from Bearing Damage
Today, VFDs are used to provide precise control of a wide range of processes and process variables...
Handling Bearings With Care - Electrical Arcing
Excellent article on the many things that must be looked out for when handling or installing...
Without Bearing Protection, Motors Can Fail
VFD-induced shaft voltage damages motor bearings and shortens motor life
If you’re using variable...
Rugged and Reliable Vertical Motors for Inverter-Duty Applications
Vertical motors run on variable frequency drives are susceptible to electrical bearing damage and...
Is Shaft Voltage Destroying Your Bearings?
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) enable precise speed control and significant energy savings, but...