Keep Stored Gear Reducers Service Ready
Are your statically stored gear reducers service ready? That’s the first of several questions from Dillon Gully of Motion Industries (headquartered in Birmingham, AL, motionindustries.com). He has...
View ArticleTop Tips For Maintaining Air Compressors
Air compressors and their output are valuable assets on which countless plants depend for efficient daily operations. Regular attention to and proper management of the health of these critical...
View ArticleBeware Self-Inflicted Reliability Problems
Think of this expert advice as a reality check for your operations and take action accordingly. The root cause of poor reliability can come from many sources, including aging plant assets, poor design...
View ArticleUnderstand Motor/System Baselines
Want to get the most from your electric motors? Think of St. Louis-based EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association, easa.com) as a treasure trove of practical information and its members as a...
View ArticleGear Motors
A line of gear motors based on the company’s Sigma-7 servo motors provide precise servo motion to a wider variety of automation applications, especially to uses that require high torque at low output...
View ArticleStepper Motion-Control Products
A line of motion-control stepper products includes controllers, stepper motors, and integrated controller/drive, and integrated drive/stepper motor, and an integrated controller/drive/stepper motor....
View ArticleFood-Safe Stainless-Steel Motors
Baldor-Reliance food-safe motors have smooth contours and advanced sealing, and exceed IP69K for water to maximize motor life in high pressure, sanitary cleaning environments. The high-ingress...
View ArticleSmarten Up About Rotor Analysis
Rotors are among the many variables that can affect the reliability of squirrel-cage AC induction motors. According to Noah Bethel of PdMA Corp. (Tampa, FL, pdma.com), a study sponsored by the...
View ArticleCaring For Bearings In Extreme Environments
The old ‘give it more grease’ approach has been supplanted by safer, more cost-effective strategies. Ensuring the reliability of equipment assets in extreme operating environments, such as those often...
View ArticleComparing Two Motor-Testing Approaches
Would in-house or third-party testing make more economic sense for an enormous motor fleet? A large automotive manufacturing facility in the Midwest scheduled a planned shutdown in July 2018. In...
View ArticleLeverage Predictive Analytics For Motors
The Internet of Things is improving countless operations in plants, including the way motor health is managed. By Jim Sanderson, Motion Industries and Thomas Schardt, Nidec Motor Corp. Predictive...
View ArticleBearing PdM Increases Uptime
Predictive-maintenance strategies will move your operation out of fire-fighting mode, improving overall system performance. By Justin Lesley & Scott Moeller, Motion Industries Inc. When we visit...
View ArticleBolster Step-Motor Reliability
Reliable operation of step-motor systems begins with the sizing and selection process. Avoid specifying a motor that is too large. You’ll generally end up spending more money than is necessary and/or...
View ArticleEstablish Motor-VFD PM
By Howard Penrose All types of electric motors remain the prime movers of industrial and commercial applications, efficiently converting more than 68% of electrical energy to mechanical energy. While...
View ArticleCheck Before Activating Motors
It’s bold to assume that motors that have been in storage for a length of time or that have been repaired or replaced can be put into service without some kind of inspection. It only requires a short...
View ArticleBust Nine Common Motor Myths
Here are the facts about some of the things “they” say about motors and motor performance. By Thomas H. Bishop, P.E., EASA Inc. The tongue-in-check saying “If it’s in black and white, it must be right”...
View ArticleFocus IIoT on Rotating Assets
Start digital transformation with sensors that continuously monitor vibration and temperature of rotating assets. IIoT promises to reduce downtime, especially in the 24/7 industrial world. In most...
View ArticleIncrease Efficiency With Motor Savvy
The equipment you choose directly impacts operation efficiency and your bottom line. By Philippe de Gail, Regal-Beloit, and Glenn Martin, Motion Motors drive virtually every facet of a production line...
View ArticleReject These Motor Myths
By Thomas H. Bishop, P.E, Senior Technical Support Specialist, EASA Inc., St. Louis, easa.com. The tongue-in-cheek saying “If it’s in black and white, it must be right” is a helpful reminder that not...
View ArticleRecord and Verify Motor Data
An essential step to ensuring a quality installation and reliable operation of a repaired or replacement motor is recording and verifying the motor data. Use a motor data sheet to […] The post Record...
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