Old pressure tank safety for NZ farms Many farms and rural properties across New Zealand still rely on old steel water pressure tanks with no internal bladder. While these tanks may appear to work no...

REMOVABLE FEET AND MULTIPLE BOLTS HOLES OFFERS VERSATILITY Brook Crompton’s high efficiency three phase electric motors feature removable feet and multiple bolt hole locations around the motor, desig...

UNDERSTANDING A PUMP CURVE A pump curve, or performance curve, is a graph that shows how a pump’s flow rate changes with pressure (head). It helps you understand how a pump will perform under diffe...

The below instructions are a step by step guide for taper lock pulley installation and removal. It is important to properly install the pulley as it affects all other components within the drive. Impr...

The importance of bearing lubrication in electric motors. Maintaining lubrication in electric motors is important as it: Reduces bearing friction. Helps prevent undue temperature rises and dissip...

HOW TO READ A RATING (NAME) PLATE ON ELECTRIC MOTORS. All electric motors and pumps have a rating plate.  Rating plates, also known as nameplates, identify essential data such as serial or model...

HOW TO READ BEARING NUMBERS. When referring to bearing numbers, we are referring to the bearing designation or part number often etched or stamped on the inner ring of the bearing. This is a standard...

The different mounting options for electric motors. An electric motor’s mounting depends on its application, with various options available to suit specific requirements. These options are detailed b...