Solutions Podcast Series

Class is in session. In this episode, host Mike Murphy introduces a new series on industrial electric motors. Topics in this series come from an easy-to-follow motor fundamentals booklet called the “Cowern Papers.” Tune in to learn the most frequently used motor terms.

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On Manufacturing Day, you can find people celebrating manufacturing throughout the country with job fairs, plant tours, virtual events and more. On this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Jason Green, Global HR Business Partner for NEMA Motors Division. Tune in to discover how ABB contributes to Manufacturing Day celebrations and the future of manufacturing.

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Today’s conversation impacts several industries. On this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Todd Huston, global segment manager for processed industries. Listen as Todd helps us better understand what there is to know about IEE841 Standards and how they impact the motor industry.

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On this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by not one, but two guests - Scott Wilcox, product specialist for DC motors and Hydro-Cool XT, and Ray Hatcher, product specialist for laminated frame motors. Listen in as the trio discusses the advantages of AC motors, the process for making the DC to AC motor conversion, and general motor tips!

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If your manufacturing facility isn’t having this conversation, you may want to. On this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Michelle Schwery, director of US Motion Service portfolios. Listen as Michelle explains how ABB Services play a role in circularity, such as lifecycle management of a product or ensuring operations are up and running.

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Host Mike Murphy is once again joined by Vijay Anand, Product Manager for ABB Digital. ABB offers a service called LEAP which is short for Life Expectancy Analysis Program. This in-depth analysis of a motor’s winding provides the expected lifetime which allows for an improvised maintenance plan. Join us as Vijay Anand discusses a service offering tailored towards high voltage motors and generators.

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In this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Mark Gmitro, Global Product Manager for Specialty AC Motors, to discuss the difference between NEMA and IEC efficiencies and clear up any common misconceptions.

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Host Mike Murphy is once again joined by Shelley Gager, Global Segment Manager for General Industries. The two discuss when you should make the switch from a general-purpose motor to a severe duty motor. Plus, learn more about ingress protection (IP) ratings and the new 2021 Baldor-Reliance XT motor option.

Listen to a previous podcast featuring Marc Psaltis on "How to Choose the Right Motor for Your Severe Duty Applications".

IEC is a very important standard in the world of motor manufacturing. IEC is the International Electrotechnical Commission which provides the most widely adopted standards worldwide. IEC has 60 member countries, which includes the US. In this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Robert Boyce, ABB Local Division Manager for IEC Low Voltage motors, to discuss IEC and what it means.

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The fan and pump industry may be the most common use of inverter duty motors, but other applications may also find these motors useful. Listen as host Mike Murphy and Shelley Gager, Global Segment Manager for General Industries, chat about inverter-duty motors. Learn if you’re using the correct motor for your application, how to make your motor run more efficiently, and how speed and temperature influence operations.

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