MOTOR & LIGHTING CONTROL
Motor & Lighting Control
Wherever there is a motor, there is motor control. Whether you work with pumps, conveyors, HVAC systems, heating and lighting, or manufacturing equipment, a properly functioning motor is crucial to smooth operations across all applications and industries. Motor and lighting control devices not only keep your motors running, but they keep your motors running safely.
The components of motor control.
There are a number of components that help operators control their motors and optimize their motors systems. Put simply, contactors, motor starters and soft starters help protect and control your motor, while terminal blocks, MCC buckets and motor control centers help consolidate complex wiring and organize your motor control components, respectively. Overload relays help to protect your motor from overloads and single phasing. Push buttons and pilot devices allow you to communicate with your machinery and vice versa, and variable frequency drives help extend the lifespan of your motor and keep it from wearing out, all while optimizing energy usage. From motor starters to contactors, from terminal blocks to soft starters and variable frequency drives, each of these plays their part in making sure your motor is safe and functioning at its fullest.
Meeting your motor needs
While all motor control components have a single general purpose, the configurations and types of each component varies greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer and from application to application. When choosing your motor control and protection devices, it’s important to fit them to your precise application. For example, a centrifugal pump motor will require different control devices than an industrial HVAC system.