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Are Your Spare Electric Motors Being Stored Properly?
If motors are exposed to ambient vibration during storage, damage to bearings (such as false brinelling) can result. Ambient vibration can affect the motors when they are stored in close proximity to rail lines, production floors, and busy roads; if the motors cannot...
Electric Motors – How to Test Inductance & Review Standards
With the advances in technology around electric motor testing, the motor inductance testing is now easier to perform than ever. However, there are challenges that remain, and the most difficult issue lies in the lack of hard-set guidance from an independent body as to...
Virtual Seminar on Electric Motor Core Testing
As part of its ongoing virtual seminar series, Hi-Speed Industrial Service recently hosted a virtual webinar on electric motor core testing, presented by Blake Parker, Director of Shop Operations. During the presentation, Blake reviewed factors that are critical to...
HI-SPEED EARNS HARRINGTON HOISTS DEALER EXCELLENCE AWARD
(Memphis, TN; Little Rock, AR) - Hi-Speed Industrial Service recently earned the Dealer Excellence Award from Harrington Hoists. This award signifies Hi-Speed’s 2019 performance as a Harrington Hoists distributor, putting Hi-Speed in the top 10 dealers in the U.S....
The Benefits of Motion Amplification vs Standard Vibration
The vast majority of vibration analysis is performed using accelerometers that gather critical data for evaluating the condition of electromechanical equipment. Vibration data is often vital for troubleshooting and necessary for predictive maintenance. However, while...
How to Subdue Unplanned Downtime: Predictive Maintenance
Out of the blue, one of the key electric motors at your facility breaks down. That entire production line comes to a grinding halt (often literally, too). You have to quickly find where the spare motor is, get it ready to install and pull the failed motor. And when...
How to Prevent Rolling Element Bearing Failure
Here’s a statistic you should know: mechanical failure, rather than electrical failure, is the cause of 80% of failures in electric motors. Unplanned failures cost facilities countless dollars each year due to the resulting loss of productivity, overtime repairs, and...
All About Wire Rope for Hoists & Cranes
While the concept of an overhead crane wire rope might seem simple enough, there is far more than meets the eye when it comes to selecting the correct wire rope for your application. It is critical to understand the difference between a general purpose wire rope,...
Hi-Speed and Conductix Seminar on Overhead Crane Collision
As part of its ongoing virtual seminar series, Hi-Speed Industrial Service, in partnership with Conductix, recently hosted a virtual seminar on overhead crane collision presented by Chris Barksdale from Conductix. In this seminar, Chris focused on preventative...
The Importance of Overhead Crane Rail Inspections
Let’s face it, if you don’t have rails, you don’t have a crane. Bridge cranes travel on rails. If those rails become misaligned, the crane’s wheels will begin to wear out sooner than they should--and this can lead to acatastrophic failure of your overhead crane in...
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From ball bearings to roller bearings, each bearing type serves a unique purpose. Learn how choosing the correct bearing can optimize your equipment's lifespan and reliability.
Choosing the right electric motor can be challenging, as it requires considering various factors like industry, usage, and application. To help with your selection process, we've put together a list of key factors with brief explanations. Learn more below.