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Electric Motor Repairs Are Incomplete Without Documentation

Electric Motor Repairs Are Incomplete Without Documentation

by knowerprod | Apr 7, 2025 | Electric Motor Repair

When you send an electric motor out for repair, what information is provided? Does your vendor send a formal, written quotation showing all the items that need repair before they start working or do you just get a repaired motor back without any documentation or...

What’s the Difference Between “Fixed” and “Variable” Speed Motors?

What’s the Difference Between “Fixed” and “Variable” Speed Motors?

by knowerprod | Apr 3, 2025 | Electric Motor Repair

Since electric motors are essential for running your business, the question of which is better, variable-speed vs. fixed-speed motors, comes up a lot. While these electric motors use similar components to convert electrical energy into motion, each type has been...

Selecting the Right Cable for Your VFD to Motor Connection

Selecting the Right Cable for Your VFD to Motor Connection

by knowerprod | Feb 18, 2025 | Variable Frequency Drives

Choosing the Right Cable for VFD to Motor Applications Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) have become increasingly popular over the past decade for their ability to enhance energy efficiency in motor-driven systems. However, with these advancements come new challenges,...

Preparing for a New Electric Motor Installation

Preparing for a New Electric Motor Installation

by knowerprod | Feb 11, 2025 | Electric Motor Repair

Are You Ready for Your New Motor Install? Installing a new motor is an exciting step, but proper preparation is key to ensuring a smooth and successful startup. From ensuring the right fit to having the necessary tools on hand, a well-prepared installation can save...

Transfer Switch Maintenance: A Crucial Guide

Transfer Switch Maintenance: A Crucial Guide

by knowerprod | Feb 4, 2025 | Electric Motor Repair

Essential Maintenance Schedule for Your Transfer Switch Your transfer switch is one of the two most critical components that ensure backup power reaches your home or business during a utility power failure (the other being your generator). However, transfer switches...

Basic Electric Motor Testing Tools

Basic Electric Motor Testing Tools

by knowerprod | Jan 28, 2025 | Electric Motor Repair

Finding out what went wrong when your electric motor fails can help get you back online sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, determining the cause can be challenging without access to the proper testing tools and standards. So, to help you assemble your electric...

How to Extend the Life of Your Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

How to Extend the Life of Your Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

by knowerprod | Jan 21, 2025 | Variable Frequency Drives

Maximizing the Lifespan of Your VFD Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are an essential tool for optimizing energy use in motor-driven systems. While VFDs come with a significant upfront cost, they can deliver long-term savings—if properly maintained. Here are key steps...

The Five Most Common Causes of Electric Motor Failure

The Five Most Common Causes of Electric Motor Failure

by knowerprod | Jan 14, 2025 | Electric Motor Repair

Electric motors are essential for countless companies across hundreds of different industries. While production shutdowns for routine maintenance can be scheduled to minimize downtime and lost productivity, unexpected electric motor repairs or replacements can bring...

Motor Failure: Should You Repair or Replace?

Motor Failure: Should You Repair or Replace?

by knowerprod | Jan 7, 2025 | Electric Motor Repair

How to Decide Whether to Repair or Replace Your Electric Motor When a motor fails unexpectedly, causing downtime, it’s crucial to quickly assess whether repair or replacement is the best course of action. Several factors, such as cost, part availability, and the...

It’s 1 a.m. Do You Know Where Your Electric Motors Are?

It’s 1 a.m. Do You Know Where Your Electric Motors Are?

by knowerprod | Dec 17, 2024 | Electric Motor Repair

You are the maintenance manager for an industrial facility. Keeping the plant running and making sure there are adequate spares on hand for critical equipment is your job. If your cell phone rang at 1 a.m. with a call from the plant letting you know an important piece...

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