What is Torque?
April 13, 2018The Definition of Torque First let’s clarify that force and torque are two different things. Force is when you push or pull on an object, […]
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Choosing a Universal Motor: 8 Variables to Consider
March 23, 2018Universal motors are a popular choice for AC or DC applications that need a simple, high speed, low-cost motor option which doesn’t require the continuous […]
Posted in Blog Overview, Universal MotorsWhy Are There No Standard Universal Motors?
March 23, 2018Groschopp doesn’t manufacture standard universal motors because UMs need to be versatile in their construction and performance. Check out a past blog post to learn […]
Posted in Blog Overview, Universal MotorsHow to Reverse AC Motors
March 23, 2018How to Reverse AC Motors: Understanding Motor Rotation Motor rotation is essentially created by the manipulation of wires and magnetic fields. Thus, you can often reverse […]
Posted in AC Motors, Blog Overview, How ToUnderstanding How AC Motor Reversal Works
March 20, 2017For a quick, step-by-step tutorial on how to manually reverse an AC motor without a toggle switch, click here. The Reversal Process Most of us […]
Posted in AC Motors, Blog Overview, How It WorksWhat to Know When Customizing a Universal Motor
October 27, 2016The golf course, the cheese factory, the printmaking shop and the carnival—these are all places (plus many more) where universal motors will be found. Similarly, […]
Posted in Blog Overview, The Groschopp Advantage, Universal MotorsSynchronous & Induction Motors: Discovering the Difference
October 13, 2016A simplistic division of fractional horsepower motors would be AC, DC, Brushless, and Universal. However, just as shoes can be broken down into work boots, […]
Posted in AC Motors, Blog Overview, How It Works, Motor/Gearmotor SelectionHolding Brakes: What They Are and What to Look For
September 29, 2016Brakes are not a foreign concept. Simply put, they are the mechanisms within our cars that enable us to slow down for yellow lights and […]
Posted in Blog Overview, How It WorksWhy You Probably Don’t Need a Pancake Motor
September 1, 2016A pancake motor not only sounds like an appealing choice, but it looks like the ideal motor. In fact, in a runway show of motors, […]
Posted in Blog Overview, Motor/Gearmotor Selection, The Groschopp AdvantageDuty Cycle: What You Need to Know
August 4, 2016Continuous Duty During the hunt for an electric motor for a particular application, duty cycle is routinely brought up as an important factor in determining […]
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