Recent Electric Motor & Hoist Repair Blog Posts
Overhead Crane Pre-Operation Inspection Checklists are Essential
Before you use an overhead crane, you should always perform a pre-op inspection -- and a great tool to do that consistently is to use a basic checklist. But you also need to recognize why these inspections are essential! Operator Inspections Several different types of...
What is the Cost of NOT Doing Scheduled Reliability Maintenance?
What is the Cost of NOT Doing Scheduled Reliability Maintenance? The global predictive maintenance market is expected to grow rapidly from $4.5 billion in 2020 to $64.3 billion in 2030, according to consulting group NextMSC. This serves as evidence that more and more...
Electric Motor Enclosure Types: Which Is Right for You?
Finding the most suitable electric motor enclosure type for your application can save you money, enhance motor performance, and extend the life of your motor. But how do you know what enclosure type you need? Why It’s Important to Choose the Right Enclosure Type We...
What Are the Benefits of Pneumatic vs Electric Hoists?
While electric hoists may be more common, pneumatic hoists may offer better performance and lower operating costs for your facility. Are you aware of how pneumatic hoists stack up against their electric counterparts? Read on to find out! Types of Hoists The basic...
Electric Motor Failures Due to Grease Incompatibility
You can avoid costly repairs by ensuring you aren’t combining incompatible greases on your electric motors. Keep in mind that grease works differently from oil, even though both act as lubricants. Because of its thickness, grease can stay on surfaces despite gravity...
Case Study: Successful asset condition management saves valuable production hours.
Case Study: Successful asset condition management saves valuable production hours. Proper asset condition management including vibration analysis, outage planning and repair execution can exponentially save your company time while contributing to your...
Don’t Wait for Disaster: Inspect Your Industrial Lifting Slings
You've got to regularly inspect your industrial lifting slings to ensure they are still safe to use. But how often should you examine them? And how do you know they need to be replaced? If your lift slings fail, the repercussions are going to be serious -- and...
The Importance of Variable Frequency Drives in Overhead Crane Safety and Operations
The Importance of Variable Frequency Drives in Overhead Crane Safety and Operations The use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) is critical to overhead crane safety and operations. They are beneficial because, unlike the traditional stop-and-go motor, a...
What You Need to Know About Ultrasonic Testing
What You Need to Know About Ultrasonic Testing Ultrasonic testing can be an invaluable part of a predictive maintenance program. And it is important to understand the basics of the ultrasonic testing and how it can benefit you and the facility you are...
Proper Overhead Crane Inspection Schedule & OSHA Guidelines
The goal of overhead crane inspections is to test functionality and safety. But you can get so much more from having a well-developed schedule & checklists for these inspections! Read on to learn why you need a proper inspection schedule and what needs to factor...