This is the first English-language edition of the bestselling German book in which the authors address the issue of fractional horsepower drives - crucial for all kinds of products - and provide a practical overview on all of the available drives.

Aimed at engineers in product development as well as advanced students of electrical engineering, control and mechatronics, this is the first English-language edition of the bestselling German book in which the authors address the issue of fractional horsepower drives. They are crucial for all kinds of products, from simple domestic utensils to the most complex and advanced technological applications. This handbook gives a practical overview on all of the available drives.