Motors & Motor Control

In this episode we break down pump anatomy by examining the critical internal components that keep industrial systems running.

In this episode of the RSP Education Series, we break down the two major categories of pumps used across industrial automation: dynamic pumps and positive displacement pumps.

In this episode of the RSP Education Series, we break down what pumps are, how they work, and why they are essential across nearly every industry.

In Episode 7, we’re exploring the future of motor control, where contactors and starters don’t just switch power—they communicate, predict failures, and integrate with your entire plant network.

In Episode 3, we’re going beyond Direct-On-Line (DOL) starters to cover the advanced starter types every industrial electrician and engineer should know: Reversing Starters, Star-Delta Starters, and Soft Starters.

In Episode 2, we're showing you how to choose the right contactor for your industrial motor control systems.

In Episode 1, we’re breaking down Contactors 101—the essential, heavy-duty switches that control industrial motors safely and reliably.

Today, we're diving into the high-speed chase between magnetic fields and rotors, uncovering how synchronous speed, slip, and rotor dynamics work together to power the most critical systems in automation.

Imagine your robotic arm jitters when placing a microchip, or your CNC mill leaves ripples on a precision-machined surface. The culprit? Not poor programming. Not sloppy hardware. It’s torque ripple: the silent saboteur of motion control.

If you're working with robots, EVs, or anything that moves with motors, you’ve probably heard of PMSM and BLDC. They’re both super efficient and getting used more and more in automation and tech. But which one should you be using?

In this video, we’ll break down slip; the subtle secret that keeps AC induction motors spinning and then dive into Series, Shunt, and Compound DC motors, revealing how each one handles torque and speed.

In the world of AC induction motors, the difference between smooth performance and costly downtime often comes down to choosing between NEMA Types A, B, C, or D. Let’s dive in and decode what each type brings to the table so your motor does exactly what you need it to, right from the first spin.