Most motors are designed with the assumption that they will be operating in air conditions similar to those found at sea level. When motors are installed at higher altitudes, where air density is lower, this assumption can lead to challenges, particularly with...
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Reduce Costs, Increase Reliability with Electric Motor Management
Regardless of your specific operation, there are numerous systems in place to keep your facility running smoothly and efficiently. We strongly urge placing an active Equipment Management System (EMS) at the top of your list of priorities. A good Equipment Management...
Understanding the Ten Most Common Types of Motor Enclosures
What Are the Most Common Motor Enclosure Types? Navigating the various types of motor enclosures available on the market can be overwhelming. Each enclosure type has specific characteristics that make it suitable for different applications. Here's a brief overview of...
Comprehensive Monitoring for Your Electric Motor
What Equipment Monitors Your Electric Motor? If your business follows a preventative or predictive maintenance strategy, you understand the critical role of monitoring your equipment to prevent failures. Monitoring your electric motor is essential to identifying...
What You Need to Know About Vertical Pump Motors
Nearly every industrial facility in the United States uses vertical pumps and vertical pump motors. Also known as vertical turbines or line shaft pumps, these systems are widely used in farming applications and other operations that need to move water or other liquids...
Proper Storage and Maintenance Guidelines for Motors
When it comes to storing your motor for any duration, ensuring it is done correctly is crucial to avoid potential damage to your valuable equipment. This article addresses key questions, such as the ideal storage duration, preparation steps, and essential...
Choosing the Right Maintenance Schedule for Motors
Predicting equipment failure is a crucial goal for businesses aiming to avoid unscheduled downtime and financial losses. If your current maintenance schedule is resulting in equipment loss, unexpected downtime, or high repair costs, it might be time to consider an...
Reliability Maintenance Takes a Medical Approach to Rotating Equipment, Part 3 – Ultrasonic Testing
In both medicine and industrial diagnostics, less invasive methods are typically the tests and procedures that are often the most cost-effective and easiest to recover from. Ultrasonic testing – sometimes referred to as sonography – is a noninvasive imaging method...
Four Winding Failures to Avoid in AC Motors
Did you know the vast majority of electric motor failures are preventable? Sure, everything has a limited lifespan so some failures cannot be prevented, but many of the motors that come into our shop have suffered an unnecessary failure. Since our Knower Network...
Recommended Motor Protection Strategies for Low Voltage Motors (Under 1000V)
Implementing effective motor protection measures is crucial for preserving the longevity and efficiency of low voltage motors, defined as those operating under 1000V. These motors play a vital role in facilitating various processes within your facility and are...