Almost all modern production machinery is driven by an electric motor. These industrial workhorses are available in an overwhelming variety of types, configurations, and horsepower. Industrial Motor and Motor Controls is designed to give each participant the necessary tools to understand and work safely with the common types of electric motors.

BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION

• A well trained maintenance staff
• Better diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures
• More informed application decisions
• Safer workplace through proper use of protective devices

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Demonstrate safe practice procedures
• Identify motors in industrial applications
• Identify and describe methods for controlling motor speeds
• Appropriately select and install motors
• Explore methods of starting motors
• Identify various motor protective devices

TRAINING DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide each student with a general understanding of the common types of electric motors prevalent in an industrial setting; this includes small shaded pole fan motors to large three-phase motors. The employee will receive training in motor theory, magnetism, and how it effects motor rotation. Motor starting components and protective devices for motor circuits will be explained and shown in detail. Heat dissipation from a motor, motor slippage, wiring for different speeds, and how capacitors affect motor circuits will also be included in the course.

HOURS

Your Industrial Motor and Motor Controls training course includes 40 contact hours for up to 10 employees. 4.0 IACET Approved CEUs will be awarded upon the successful completion of the course. Pricing includes training administration, instruction, all course material, handouts, certificate of completion, and an activity evaluation at the conclusion of training.