Electric Motor Repair Blog
How Proper Repairs Impact Motor Efficiency and Longevity
It’s no secret that regular maintenance can prolong the lifespan of any electric motor. But when it’s time for repairs, many still believe that rewinding an electric motor will decrease efficiency between 1% and 5%. The basis for this misconception can be traced to...
The Benefits of Infrared Thermography for Industrial Applications
What is Infrared Thermography? Infrared thermography can help your business minimize downtime, avoid costly repairs and improve safety. Infrared thermography is crucial for both condition-monitoring tasks and predictive maintenance plans. This non-destructive testing...
Lubrication for Electric Motors and Rotating Equipment
While it's evident that every electric motor or rotating equipment requires regular lubrication to operate efficiently, not all lubricants and lubrication systems are equal. For example, simple grease lubrication may suffice in some cases, while other situations...
Hi-Speed Critical Motor Storage Case Study
Case Study: Does Investment in Critical Motor Storage Programs Justify the Potential ROI? In our last blog post, we discussed the benefits of establishing a critical motor testing and storage program. Obviously, having a supply of tested replacement motors at the...
Eliminating Motor Failure Due to Improper Lubrication
Since electric motors are essential to keep your production, packaging, or assembly line moving forward, electric motor maintenance should be the top priority of any predictive maintenance schedule. Yet, a recent EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) study...
Establishing SMART Business Goals for 2023 for Predictive Maintenance
Every January, companies create a new list of business goals for the new year. And while many business owners would like to see more customers or profits, a common goal for those in the manufacturing is to reduce downtime. Unfortunately, most business goals...
Why performing precision shaft alignment is critical to long-term motor reliability and efficiency
Maintenance is essential to keep every mechanical device working at peak efficiency. As a result, predictive maintenance has become the industry standard as companies strive to reduce operating costs while minimizing downtime and unplanned repairs. With most of the...
How to Select the Right Shackle for Your Overhead Crane Application
Shackles are load-bearing devices with removable pins. They can be found everywhere, from marine applications to construction sites to warehouses. In an industrial setting, you’ll often see them used with overhead cranes to lift, hold, or maneuver loads. To choose the...
Why Precision Balancing Matters for Rotating Equipment
Do you know to what standard your motor shop is balancing your rotating equipment? Is your shop’s equipment even capable of precision balancing and reporting? A couple of thousandths can make a difference in the longevity of a machine. So here are some questions you...
What is Correct Approach to Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)?
If an electric motor repair shop conducts a thorough teardown and root cause failure analysis of your rotating equipment, surprises in the repair process should not occur. When you’ve sent in your rotating equipment to a motor repair shop, you shouldn’t be receiving...