Selecting the correct replacement for an electric motor is straightforward – once you know exactly what you need to replace, that is! Understanding basic motor configurations and types allows you and a trusted partner to identify what you have and specify what you...
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Is Your Motor Experiencing Excessive Heat?
Identifying the root cause of an overheating motor can be challenging, given the multitude of potential issues it may signify. In this article, we will explore common reasons behind motor overheating, how to confirm overheating as the culprit, corrective measures, and...
How to Get the Right Electric Motor, Part 2 – Review NEMA Standards & Efficiency
Once you’ve determined that you need a new electric motor, many of the resulting considerations center around the prospective motor’s specifications and capabilities. If your previous or prospective motor is regulated by the National Electrical Manufacturers...
Choosing an Electric Motor Repair Partner: Key Considerations
Investing in a quality motor comes with significant costs, and ensuring its longevity and optimal performance is crucial. When faced with motor issues, selecting a repair shop that delivers quality work at a fair price becomes paramount. This article outlines...
NEMA Standards, Part 2 – Interpreting Frame Sizes
Known as NEMA for short, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, is the United States’ largest electrical equipment manufacturer trade association. As established in part 1 of our NEMA Standards blog series, uniformity is a must in electrical manufacturing....
How to Get the Right Electric Motor, Part 1 – Weigh Your Timing & Selection Decisions
Realizing that you probably need a new electric motor and knowing how to select the best option for your needs are two different things. Starting with the right information will ensure that the best decision is being made for both the short- and long-term success of...
Optimal Bearing Lubrication: Guidelines and Timing
Bearing lubrication is the cornerstone of ensuring optimal motor performance. Proper lubrication serves to reduce wear by maintaining separation between rolling surfaces, dissipating friction-induced heat, safeguarding against contaminants, averting corrosion, and...
NEMA Standards, Part 1 – Ensuring Uniformity in Electrical Manufacturing
When you’re preparing to swap out an electric motor, timeliness and accuracy are needed to minimize your process downtime and related expenses. Imagine shutting down your line and disconnecting the old motor only to realize that the replacement isn’t correctly sized...
Holistic Equipment Maintenance & Management, Part 2 – Turning Anomalies into Action
Building upon the “Are You and Your Assets Prepared” information provided by HECO Director of Reliability and Senior Reliability Engineer for HECO’s Predictive Service Group Jason Spettel’s insights in this first part of this series, we now turn to insights from...
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...