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Eliminating Electric Motor Downtime
Because it’s never a good time for an electric motor failure, preventing unexpected downtime and cost is a primary concern for every maintenance and production manager. It’s no secret that taking care of your electric motors through preventative maintenance and proper...
What Type of Wire Rope Is Best for Cranes and Hoists?
Choosing the correct wire rope for overhead cranes is essential for worker safety and efficient operation. Learning which criteria to consider when replacing your wire rope will help you avoid the most common causes for failure, which include severe overload, slack...
Overview of Electric Motor Bearing Types and Applications
Industry relies on electric motors to keep assembly, production, and packaging lines moving. While motors vary by shape, size, and output, they all have two universal needs to operate: bearings and lubrication. As part of our commitment to keep you up and running,...
Best Electric Motor Repair Practices
Knowing the best electric motor repair practices can help reduce potential breakdowns and resulting downtime to keep your production up and running. Having a trusted expert on speed dial (800-713-0103) for when repairs exceed your available resources is equally...
Material Handling Crane Safety Tips
When operating an overhead crane, proper material handling techniques are essential for worker and material safety. However, despite all the required training and annual inspections, hundreds of crane accidents and deaths occur annually across the US. A crane-involved...
Basic Electric Motor Testing Tools
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...
The Five Most Common Causes of Electric Motor Failure
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...
How Proper Repairs Impact Motor Efficiency and Longevity
It’s no secret that regular maintenance can prolong the lifespan of any electric motor. But when it’s time for repairs, many still believe that rewinding an electric motor will decrease efficiency between 1% and 5%. The basis for this misconception can be traced to...
Resource Guide for Avoiding Common Overhead Crane Problems
Resource Guide for Avoiding Common Overhead Crane Problems Most companies make a significant investment in installing an overhead crane. Moving materials safely around the job site or factory not only increases efficiency and production but also has a direct impact on...
Overhead Crane Operation Checklist
Crane inspections and regular maintenance are not just good practices, but they are also legal obligations. The current OSHA guidelines mandate that every crane be inspected annually, with the dated reports stored for future reference. Companies should also...
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Choosing between fixed and variable speed motors? Fixed speed offers simplicity and lower upfront cost, while variable speed provides greater efficiency and control. Read our guide.
Uptime isn’t just about redundancy — it takes proactive maintenance and a system-wide approach. Motors, pumps, drives, controls and monitoring all work together. Reliability isn’t assumed. It’s engineered.