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Effects of Altitude on Motor Efficiency

Effects of Altitude on Motor Efficiency

July 23, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags:

Most motor manufacturers design their motors under the assumption that the air density of the place of installation is at sea level, or near sea level. This can cause issues with unwanted temperature increase in your motor when it is […]

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Rotors

Ten Common Types of Motor Enclosures

July 17, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags:

What are the most common motor enclosure types? If you are wondering what the difference is between the many different types of motor enclosures on the market, you are not alone. This article is a brief summary of the ten […]

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Motor Electrical Testing

Operational Monitoring of Your Electric Motor

July 16, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags:

What equipment monitor your electric motor? If your place of business follows a preventative or predictive maintenance program, you know the importance of closely monitoring all aspects of your equipment to prevent failure. In this article we will review a […]

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Motor Storage

Proper Motor Storage & Maintenance

July 16, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags:

Should the need arise for you to store your motor for any period of time, do you know how to do it properly so as not to damage your expensive motor? How do you know if your motor is ready […]

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Motor Testing

Maintenance Schedules for Motors

July 13, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags: ,

Which maintenance schedule is right for me? The ability to predict equipment failure is sought after by businesses where unscheduled downtime equals a loss of profit. If your maintenance schedule is not currently working for you; or resulting in lost […]

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Electric Motor

Recommended Motor Protection (Under 1000V)

July 10, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags:

Good practices to protect your motor (under 1000V) Low voltage motors (defined as motors under 1000V) are an investment in your facility. These are the motors that run your processes and keep you moving your company forward. Motors that are […]

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Motor Electrical Testing

Is Your Motor Running Hot?

July 8, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags:

A motor that “runs too hot” could be the symptom of an endless list of issues. So how do you know what the root cause of your motor’s temperature spike is? Throughout this article we will address some of the […]

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Motor Repair

Choosing a Quality Motor Repair Facility

July 3, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags:

What you should look for in a quality motor shop A quality motor is a large and expensive purchase. If something goes wrong, you want to make sure that you choose a repair shop that does quality work for a […]

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Bearings

Proper Bearing Lubrication: How and When

July 2, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags:

How and When Do I Properly Lubricate My Bearings? Proper bearing lubrication is key to keeping your motor running correctly. Lubrication separates rolling surfaces to reduce wear, removes excess heat generated by friction, acts as a barrier to contaminants, provides […]

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Motors

I Just Bought a New Motor. What Do I Do Now?

June 30, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags:

How to Integrate A New Motor to Your System When you purchase a new motor, you are making a large investment in your business. In order to protect this large investment you need to make sure that first, it runs […]

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