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Motor maintenance

Having the right motor for the job and maintaining it properly is critical as this maximises efficiencies: Fan-cooled motors can[…]

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Minimising motor losses

Inefficient motors and motor equipment can waste a great deal of energy, which will impact on your bottom line:[…]

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How to buy the most efficient electric motor

When it comes to buying energy efficient electric motors, a motor specialist or EcoSmart[…]

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The benefits of installing variable speed drives on motors

If you have a continuous operation with a consistent load, then a ‘direct[…]

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More information on electric motors

Australian Industry Group: The Ai Group has an excellent video and education module about motor and drive[…]

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Save money with pump systems

Pumps are used in many SME business sectors. For the companies that use pumps as a core[…]

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Cut the cost of compressed air equipment

Compressed air has had a long history of use in the Australian business sector, but[…]

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Switch off air compressors and associated equipment

When your compressor is idling, it’s still using between 20-70% of the energy that it[…]

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Maintaining compressed air equipment

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) estimates that the energy costs involved in running a compressed air system[…]

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Minimise leaks in your equipment

One of the most common causes of inefficiency is air leaks. When an air compressor hose leaks,[…]