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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...
Unlocking Performance with Medium Voltage Solutions: A Strategic Partnership Approach
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...
Holistic Equipment Maintenance & Management, Part 1 – Are You and Your Assets Prepared?
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...
Don’t Fall Victim to These Overlooked Overhead Crane Safety Tips
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...
Choosing Between Natural Gas and Diesel Generators: Partnering for Optimal Energy Solutions
In the dynamic landscape of the past decade, the combination of an aging power grid and increasing extreme weather events has accentuated the challenge of power outages. In our technology-driven world, these disruptions can cripple productivity. If your home or...
Working in Extreme Heat: Are You Mentally and Physically Prepared?
Judging by our Spring weather, Mother Nature must have forgotten that summer should start on June 21. Even when it was still spring, we already had more than our fair share of 80°+ days and thunderstorms. The higher temps and humidity levels are a seasonal...
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...
How to Evaluate Your Need for Electric Motor Field Service, Part 2 – Consider Provider Methodology
When your motor goes down or needs maintenance, it goes without saying that you need someone who is highly qualified. Your best bet is selecting a field service team that is accredited by the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) where the field service team...
How to Evaluate Your Need for Electric Motor Field Service, Part 1 – Understand What Work is Covered
When you don’t have the internal staff or expertise needed to handle on-site troubleshooting and inspecting, electric motor field service can provide on-site solutions. Has one of your motors gone down and you need help ASAP? Do you have planned maintenance coming up...