How do you size a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)?

Step 1: Understanding motor nameplate – the figure below shows “VOLTS 230/460” and “FLA (full load amps) 13.4/6.7” This indicates that the motor uses 13.4 FLA at 230 Volts AC while using only 6.7 [...]

When figuring out a power solution for an application, engineers are faced with a plethora of options, from the type of motors to how they are controlled.  This article breaks down the three [...]

No, that’s not a typo. Collaborative robots = cobots. Cobots are robots designed to interact with human workers in a shared workspace. In contrast to traditional industrial robots, cobots are [...]

Houston, Texas, December 5, 2018 – Elite Controls, Inc. (ECI) is proud to announce accreditation as a UL 508A Certified panel shop.  The ECI team completed the necessary training and process [...]

It can be easy to forget the value of the modern-day electric motor. From the experiments of Benjamin Franklin to later developments with electromagnets, electric motors have developed into the [...]

So, you’ve ordered an electric motor for your application. Before you begin the installation process, check out the following steps for perfect installation. Handling & Storage First, inspect [...]

Despite their reliability, some motors experience failure over time. When the time comes, it’s up to you to make the smartest decision for the future of your system. Below, we’ve shared a [...]

Control panel design always starts with a set of a few basic, but essential, questions. The most important design decision to consider early on is where the panel will be installed. Location is [...]

In 2013, the International Marine Organization (IMO), introduced new regulations for CO2 emissions on all new build ships with the Energy Efficient Design Index (EEDI) and Ship Energy Efficient [...]