Recent Electric Motor & Hoist Repair Blog Posts
How to Establish an Electric Motor Testing Program
The Benefits of an Electric Motor Testing Program We’re all familiar with the fallout from an electric motor failure; when the production or packaging line stops, so does the company revenue. Fortunately, you can minimize the downtime and unplanned...
Eliminating Motor Failure Due to Improper Lubrication
Since electric motors are essential to keep your production, packaging, or assembly line moving forward, electric motor maintenance should be the top priority of any predictive maintenance schedule. Yet, a recent EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) study...
Establishing SMART Business Goals for 2023 for Predictive Maintenance
Every January, companies create a new list of business goals for the new year. And while many business owners would like to see more customers or profits, a common goal for those in the manufacturing is to reduce downtime. Unfortunately, most business goals...
Why performing precision shaft alignment is critical to long-term motor reliability and efficiency
Maintenance is essential to keep every mechanical device working at peak efficiency. As a result, predictive maintenance has become the industry standard as companies strive to reduce operating costs while minimizing downtime and unplanned repairs. With most of the...
How to Select the Right Drive For Your Overhead Crane
There are various ways to control the bridge drive movement of an overhead crane. However, just because you have movement does not necessarily mean you have the best option for your facility or crane operators. From increasing capacity and productivity to reducing...
How Well Do You Know Your Hoist for Your Overhead Crane?
Hoists are an essential part of an overhead crane system and are responsible for lifting, lowering, holding, and moving heavy loads. However, choosing the correct hoist for your overhead crane involves more than just looking at how much it costs or how much load it...
How to Select the Right Shackle for Your Overhead Crane Application
Shackles are load-bearing devices with removable pins. They can be found everywhere, from marine applications to construction sites to warehouses. In an industrial setting, you’ll often see them used with overhead cranes to lift, hold, or maneuver loads. To choose the...
Why Precision Balancing Matters for Rotating Equipment
Do you know to what standard your motor shop is balancing your rotating equipment? Is your shop’s equipment even capable of precision balancing and reporting? A couple of thousandths can make a difference in the longevity of a machine. So here are some questions you...
What is Correct Approach to Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)?
If an electric motor repair shop conducts a thorough teardown and root cause failure analysis of your rotating equipment, surprises in the repair process should not occur. When you’ve sent in your rotating equipment to a motor repair shop, you shouldn’t be receiving...
Spare & Backup Electric Motors Fail as Well
Just because you’ve got a backup or spare electric motor doesn't mean it's ready to go into service or that it will even work. And we’ve seen that happen to our customers, time and time again--and it’s especially problematic when it’s a critical motor that’s gone...