Motors and drives

Find efficiencies within your industrial
and commercial business

In a single year, a fully loaded motor operating continuously can consume energy worth about 10 times its initial cost, according to Esource, an energy research organization. That’s why the smallest improvements in efficiency can pay back quickly.

Because motors can account for up to 50% of electricity costs in commercial buildings—and up to 75% in an industrial plant, replacing standard-efficiency models with more efficient models— or adding an adjustable-speed drive to create a more tailored performance—will help save money.

How to update your motors and machinery

• Determine whether adjustable-speed drives can help—Adjustable-speed drives control energy consumption by matching fan or pump speed to the required load, using only what you need at that time. Opportunities for savings are huge—in fan and pump systems reducing motor speed by half reduces energy requirements to just 12.5% of what the motor would use at full speed.
• Match motors to your requirements—Don’t go big just because you can. Consider actual load levels when selecting motors—both starting and running—as well as the expected durations.
• Choose the right size—If you go too small, you’ll potentially overload your motor and cause downtime and lowered life expectancy. If you go too big, you’ll operate at reduced efficiency.

If you are interested in learning more or have a project in mind, contact one of our Energy Experts.