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...
Are you the kind of person that checks your vehicle’s oil level and quality between oil changes or do you just trust that the automotive manufacturer knows when your oil goes from “good” to “get an oil change now!” status? In the world of ever-evolving technology,...
Safeguarding the well-being of your technicians while working on live electrical equipment demands the implementation of arc flash mitigation measures. As stipulated by the 2020 National Electrical Code, Section 240.87, these protocols are mandatory for circuit...
Diagnosing, responding to, and preventing issues within rotating equipment proactively is the goal of reliability maintenance. While this industrial approach focuses on improving process productivity and increasing overall system efficiency and ROI, reliability...
Investing in a new motor is a substantial commitment that significantly impacts your business operations. Safeguarding this investment necessitates not only ensuring the initial seamless operation as promised by the manufacturer but also ensuring sustained performance...
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...
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...
In the realm of industry, professionals, engineers, and technicians are well-versed in the capabilities and limitations of low voltage (LV) drives. However, the benefits and potential of medium voltage (MV) drives remain less explored due to their less frequent...
When it comes to motors and equipment, a holistic approach requires viewing various segments as a whole rather than a collection of parts. For the purpose of this blog series, we’ll take that notion a step further to look at how issues within a given system are both...
Thanks to redundant engineering, today’s overhead crane systems are substantially easier and safer to operate than their counterparts from just twenty-years ago. However, utilizing the latest technology, redundant fail-safe systems, and OSHA safety standards can...