Induction vs Synchronous - What's the Right Choice for My Motor Application?

12/05/22 • 16 min

On this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Mark Gmitro, global project manager for specialty AC motors, and Krieg Richards, regional sales manager for IEC low voltage motors. Tune in as this trio discusses the pros and cons of induction and synchronous motors to learn which is right for your application.
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