The Right Electric Motor for Each Machine and Plant: Frequently Asked Questions

Two motors of the same power face very different conditions when one drives a centrifugal pump and the other a stone-cutting bridge saw. This section gathers the points that change with the type of machine: the load characteristic (constant torque or a load that rises with speed), how much mass has to be accelerated at start-up, whether the motor drives a shaft or a pulley, whether it is foot-mounted, flange-mounted or vertical, and environmental factors such as water, dust or heat. Each answer first explains what the machine needs, then what to check on the motor. The exact power comes from the machine maker's data or the old motor's nameplate; with that information we help you identify the equivalent model.

To find the right motor for your machine, send a photo of the old motor's nameplate, the inside of the terminal box and how the motor is connected to the machine via WhatsApp, or simply call us. HEM Motor ships 0.25–355 kW three-phase and 0.18–5.5 kW single-phase motors from stock in İzmir/Buca. You can browse models and current prices in the electric motor shop.