VFD Switching Frequency & Bearing Current
At almost every Q&A session we hold, the question comes up: "Does VFD switching frequency affect...
Electrical Bearing Protection Q&A - Part 24
Q1. Everyone agrees that the VFD is the cause of the common mode voltage that causes capacitive...
Circulating Motor Bearing Current
In this blog, we mainly talk about capacitive shaft voltage discharge. This is a problem in all...
Electrical Bearing Protection Q&A - Part 23
Q1. How you install grounding in concrete? I have a pump being retrofit with a new VFD.
Inductive Absorbers Cannot Substitute for Shaft Grounding
We got an email recently from an engineering consultant. He had recently specified a project...
Electrical Bearing Protection Q&A – Part 22
Q1. What are the pros and cons of shaft grounding rings compared with shaft grounding brushes?
New Baldor-Reliance Food Safe Motors with AEGIS
Washdown motors must be, above all else, safe, cleanable, and reliable. Baldor-Reliance® Food Safe...
Electrical Bearing Protection Q&A - Part 21
Q1. I've heard that AEGIS® Ring you've made, to date, was 44" (112 cm), for a hydroelectric...
AEGIS® Bearing Protection Standard on Baldor-Reliance® Food Safe Stainless Steel Motors
AEGIS® Shaft Grounding Rings have been made standard equipment on the Baldor-Reliance® Food Safe...