December 2021
Holidays!
Plant Life
8 Help wanted needed
As job shortages continue to plague the country,
manufacturers are trying out new and modern techniques to
recruit workers.
By Selena Cotte, EA Managing Editor
Green Energy
16 Equipping the planet
Equipment for renewable energy applications, from the home
to the shop
By Charlie Barks, EA Associate Editor
Celebrations
18 There’s never a bad time for a party
Holidays, retirement parties, or just plain ol’ summer — the
electrical industry proves that they know to never say no to
good celebration.
By Selena Cotte, EA Managing Editor
Fast Forward
30 Thinking small
Research in nanotechnology stands to bring about big changes
By Susan L. Follett, EA Contributing Writer
Motors & Generators
33 Choosing the right motor enclosure
Does your small or medium-voltage motor application call for an
open or enclosed design?
By John Malinowski, EA Special Correspondent
37 Die-cast copper rotors: Where do we stand?
Once considered a promising solution for improved motor
efficiency, die-cast copper rotors have yet to penetrate the
market significantly
With trilingual summary
By Richard L. Nailen, EA Engineering Editor
More Than Accounting
43 A better way to modernize equipment
A Managed Service Agreement can be a good option to ensure
ongoing equipment capacity
By William H. Wiersema, CPA, EA Contributing Editor
Pump It Up
45 Energy rating labels expanded to cover circulator pumps
The Hydraulic Institute applies lessons it’s learned since it began
promoting a pump efficiency label four years ago
By Kevin Jones, EA Senior Editor
Conventions & Trade Shows
49 Dampened moods
Weftec 2021 provided a portrait of a trade show during stressful
times
By Charlie Barks, EA Associate Editor,
and Selena Cotte, EA Managing Editor
