Recent Electric Motor & Hoist Repair Blog Posts
Hi-Speed Webinar: Intelligent Overhead Lifting
We were proud to partner with Gorbel to present an informative webinar about Intelligent Lifting Devices (ILDs). In this session, we compared ILDs to other devices; discussed the ROI of ILDs; and reviewed a related ergonomic study from the Rochester Institute of...
Hi-Speed Webinar: Electric Motor Smoke…And Mirrors? Why An Electric Motor Evaluation Requires Multiple Tests
Did you know that an electric motor evaluation requires multiple tests? But, how do you know what tests to perform and when? At Hi-Speed, we can test electric motors and accurately diagnose and correct any issues we may find along the way, leveraging our expertise of...
How to Modernize Your Overhead Crane for Safety & Efficiency
When one of your overhead cranes just isn’t performing like it used to, you can face some tough decisions. Is it time to replace it? Should you invest in a new crane? Or is it merely time to modernize your crane? Why Modernize Modernizing refers to enhancing and...
Revisiting the Fundamentals of Bearing Lubrication for Electric Motor Applications
Proper bearing lubrication for electric motor applications is an important, yet commonly overlooked, topic that can directly impact the longevity and effectiveness of equipment. Today, we’re revisiting this timeless topic as we look back on our educational webinar...
Structural Considerations in Overhead Crane Inspection, Maintenance and Operation
In May 2020, Hi-Speed Industrial Services held a webinar on common crane issues led by Mike Ursery, Director of Hoist and Crane Operations at Hi-Speed, with guest speaker Ryan McDaniel with A2H Architects, Engineers, Planners entitled “From the Wheels Down: Structural...
Overhead Crane Inspection: Do Not Forget the Hook!
Your number one priority is maintaining the safety of your overhead crane equipment while maximizing its uptime. You are faithful to get complete OSHA inspections and perform timely repairs, but could you still be missing something? You may have forgotten about your...
What is the Best Oil for Your Bearings…New, Right?
New oil is always the best for your bearings, correct? Most new oil in a drum may not be as clean as you think, and you need to know why and what you can do about it. I always assumed that new oil was clean oil--until I started working with a customer who was having...
Training Overhead Crane Operators for Dangerous Side Pull
You may have heard that overhead crane side pulling can be dangerous. How serious can it really be? And what exactly constitutes a side pull? To find out answers to these questions, and learn how to prevent side pulling, read on! What is Side Pulling? According...
Technical Profile: Mike Ursery
Technical Profile: Mike Ursery Mike UrseryOverhead Crane Territory Manager “I continually strive to grow my skills and job knowledge by reading, studying, and getting hands on experience.” ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Mike Ursery serves as an...
Prevent Electric Motor Failure with Predictive Maintenance
Prevent Electric Motor Failure with Predictive Maintenance Is predictive maintenance just a fad that’s trying to sell expensive, complicated equipment to production and manufacturing companies, or is it an effective maintenance paradigm? We know that motor failure,...