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TCO of NORD drives – how do you calculate the real life-cycle cost?

20MAY

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TCO of NORD drives – how do you calculate the real life-cycle cost?

Find out how to calculate the TCO of NORD drives. Learn the real costs of energy, servicing and downtime, and how to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership.

Is replacing a drive with a more energy-efficient one worthwhile? Return on investment analysis

13MAY

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Is replacing a drive with a more energy-efficient one worthwhile? Return on investment analysis

Find out when replacing a drive with an energy-efficient one pays off. Learn how efficiency and geared motor operating costs affect payback, and calculate the ROI of a modernisation.

Initial inspection of a drive – when is it necessary and what does it cover?

06MAY

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Initial inspection of a drive – when is it necessary and what does it cover?

Find out when to carry out an initial inspection of a drive, what the post-installation check covers and how to prepare a geared motor for safe commissioning.

Which spare parts should you keep in stock to reduce downtime?

29APR

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Which spare parts should you keep in stock to reduce downtime?

Find out which critical parts for NORD drives are worth keeping in stock to limit failures, reduce downtime and streamline the work of the maintenance department.

Maintenance schedule for NORD drives in a production plant

22APR

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Maintenance schedule for NORD drives in a production plant

Find out how to plan checks of NORD drives in a production plant. Learn the scope of inspections, the fault diagnosis and the rules that improve reliability.

Drive for an industrial agitator – when is an industrial gear unit needed?

15APR

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Drive for an industrial agitator – when is an industrial gear unit needed?

When does an agitator drive require an industrial gear unit? Find out how to select the torque, increase the durability of the system and when to choose NORD solutions.

Geared motor for a screw conveyor – overloads and starting

08APR

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Geared motor for a screw conveyor – overloads and starting

How do you select a geared motor for a screw conveyor? Find out where overloads come from, how to assess starting torque and how to select a NORD drive.

Geared motor for a conveyor belt – how to select torque and gear ratio?

01APR

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Geared motor for a conveyor belt – how to select torque and gear ratio?

How do you select a geared motor for a conveyor belt? Find out how to calculate torque, select the gear ratio and avoid mistakes. A SPEC SERWIS guide.

NORD frequency inverter – the 7 most common parameter errors

25MAR

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NORD frequency inverter – the 7 most common parameter errors

Find out which NORD frequency inverter parameter errors occur most often, how to correct the settings and optimise the drive configuration.

Noise and vibration in a NORD drive – how to recognise bearing wear?

18MAR

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Noise and vibration in a NORD drive – how to recognise bearing wear?

Gear unit noise and vibration of a NORD geared motor may indicate bearing wear. Check the symptoms, the causes and when to book a service.

Oil leakage from a geared motor – location, causes, repair

11MAR

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Oil leakage from a geared motor – location, causes, repair

Oil leaking from a geared motor? Check the causes, the leakage points and the repair methods. SPEC SERWIS helps you diagnose the problem quickly.

NORD geared motor overheating – causes, measurements, solutions

04MAR

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NORD geared motor overheating – causes, measurements, solutions

Find out why a NORD geared motor overheats, how to measure the operating temperature of the drive and what to do to avoid a gear unit failure.

Geared motor for a 25 kW feeder and other applications – selection step by step

25FEB

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Geared motor for a 25 kW feeder and other applications – selection step by step

How do you select a NORD geared motor for a 25 kW feeder? Find out how to calculate torque, allow for the fB service factor and select the drive parameters.

NORD drives in production plants – audit and inventory

23FEB

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NORD drives in production plants – audit and inventory

How do you manage 500 NORD drives in a production plant? Drive audit and inventory, spare parts warehouse optimisation and SPEC SERWIS technical support for large B2B contracts.

Oils and lubrication in NORD systems – selection, quantities and installation positions

19FEB

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Oils and lubrication in NORD systems – selection, quantities and installation positions

NORD geared motor – which oil should you use? Find out how the installation position (M1–M6) affects the oil quantity, how lubrication of NORD gear units works and what proper drive maintenance involves.

Overview of NORD series: From the SK1SI50 to powerful industrial units

16FEB

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Overview of NORD series: From the SK1SI50 to powerful industrial units

Discover the full range of NORD drives. Find out why the UNICASE housing is the market standard for durability and how to select a drive for your application.

Original NORD spare parts vs. replacement parts – Why is quality worth it?

12FEB

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Original NORD spare parts vs. replacement parts – Why is quality worth it?

Are replacement parts worth choosing? Find out how original NORD spare parts affect TCO, the service life of NORD gear units and motors, and the cost of industrial downtime.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS in Poland: Wiechlice, Nowa Sól, Zakrzów – where to find support?

09FEB

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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS in Poland: Wiechlice, Nowa Sól, Zakrzów – where to find support?

Where can you find NORD DRIVESYSTEMS support in Poland? Wiechlice, Nowa Sól, Zakrzów, Wieliczka – see how SPEC SERWIS helps with the selection and servicing of NORD drives.

NORD geared motor for a feeder (e.g. 25 kW) – How to select a drive for industry?

05FEB

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NORD geared motor for a feeder (e.g. 25 kW) – How to select a drive for industry?

How do you select a NORD geared motor for a 25 kW feeder in harsh operating conditions? A case study, the differences between a standard drive and an industrial gear unit, and practical tips for production plants.

NORD name plate – how to read the model (e.g. SK1SI50) and parameters?

02FEB

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NORD name plate – how to read the model (e.g. SK1SI50) and parameters?

How do you read a NORD name plate? Find out what SK1SI50 means and how to interpret the gear ratio (i), power in kW and torque in Nm. A practical drive identification guide.

Which oil for a NORD geared motor? A complete maintenance guide

26JAN

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Which oil for a NORD geared motor? A complete maintenance guide

Find out which oil to choose for a NORD geared motor: a table of lubricants (CLP/HC/PG), change intervals, the effect of temperature on gear unit service life, plus service tips and NORD parts.

NORD geared motor failure? Check the most common causes and solutions

22JAN

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NORD geared motor failure? Check the most common causes and solutions

NORD geared motor failure? Check the most common causes of faults, the error codes, and find out when to repair it yourself and when to use SPEC SERWIS – a NORD partner.

Comprehensive NORD Drive Solutions – Authorised Partner SPEC SERWIS

19JAN

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Comprehensive NORD Drive Solutions – Authorised Partner SPEC SERWIS

SPEC SERWIS – an authorised NORD partner in Poland. Support in the selection of drive systems, geared motors, IE3/IE4 motors and frequency inverters, plus service and fast fault diagnosis.

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