Application Notes
A procurement manager answers the most common questions about the US Motors catalog, from finding specs like FLA for the D75P2G to understanding ball bearing manufacturing and VFD compatibility.
A procurement manager's story of choosing between two 75 HP motor quotes—and learning that TCO, not sticker price, determines the real cost. Includes insights on FLA values, VFD control, and US Motors quality.
A practical guide to choosing the right small servo motor for your application, broken down by your specific constraints: replacement vs. new build, budget vs. performance, and repair vs. replace. Includes hard-learned lessons from a maintenance engineer who's made the expensive mistakes.
A quality inspector's practical FAQ covering US Motors D40P1GS/D20P1G full load amps, Pacific Scientific servo vs stepper motors, what VFD stands for, and how total cost thinking saves you money.
A quality manager's perspective on US Motors products, common questions about stepper motors, shaft couplings, and linear actuator failures, with practical insights for B2B buyers.
A field-tested checklist for selecting AC, DC, servo, stepper, or linear actuator motors from a veteran who's handled over 150 rush replacement jobs.
A direct, no-fluff guide from a quality inspector's perspective. Covers how to pick the right motor type, read a datasheet, and avoid costly specification mistakes.
Stop guessing VFD sizes based on motor horsepower alone. This checklist, from the perspective of a procurement manager tracking $180k in motor spend, gives you 5 concrete steps to size a VFD using the motor nameplate. Includes specific details for US Motors models like the D40P1GS and D60P1GS.
A senior engineer shares a costly mistake he made when specifying a servo driver for a custom motion control system, and the checklist he created to prevent others from repeating his error.
A firsthand account from an emergency specialist at US Motors, covering real experiences with US-made brushless motors for drones, NEMA 23 stepper motors, MG90S servo motors, and the story of Pete Jackson gear drives.