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Explosion Proof Electric Motors

Explosion Proof Electric Motors

Explosion Proof Electric Motors: Class, Groups & Divisions Explosion Proof Motors To understand what explosion-proof really means for electric motors, you need to be familiar with the two basic scenarios related to motor explosions. The first involves the surface...

Virtual Seminar on Electric Motor Core Testing

Virtual Seminar on Electric Motor Core Testing

As part of its ongoing virtual seminar series, Hi-Speed Industrial Service recently hosted a virtual webinar on electric motor core testing, presented by Blake Parker, Director of Shop Operations. During the presentation, Blake reviewed factors that are critical to...

How to Prevent Rolling Element Bearing Failure

How to Prevent Rolling Element Bearing Failure

Here’s a statistic you should know: mechanical failure, rather than electrical failure, is the cause of 80% of failures in electric motors.  Unplanned failures cost facilities countless dollars each year due to the resulting loss of productivity, overtime repairs, and...

Electric Motor Reconditioning: Why and How

Electric Motor Reconditioning: Why and How

Electric Motor Reconditioning: Why and How Plant reliability has many facets, including the planned removal and reconditioning of critical electric motors and other electromechanical equipment. There are a host of benefits to reconditioning, but scheduled reconditions...