It's not uncommon for many of our customers to have a backup electric motor in storage to maintain productivity in the event of a motor failure. However, if the electric motor is stored properly, it may not be reliable when its needed. Here are few tips that might help: Store It Indoors. It's not [...]
Knowing how to read the information on a motor nameplate will allow you to identify performance characteristics and applications of a motor, as well as potentially solve unexpected performance issues. NEMA requires the following information on a nameplate (although more info may be included) Frame Designation (FR) - this is typically a two or three [...]
The U.S. Department of Energy is funding a three-year $6.7-million research project that could dramatically reduce energy consumption worldwide by developing more efficient industrial motors. Clemson University is leading the project together with TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Their goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while helping industry reduce costs and increase [...]
No matter how large or small the business operation is, it can be a challenge to keep electric motors running at optimal performance. Almost always, when an electric motor goes down, it affects the bottom line of the entire operation. Motor and drive failures can be caused by many different factors, however, the good [...]
Quite often we get customer inquires related to electric motor operating temperatures. If a customer explains that the motor is hot to the touch, that in an of itself is not a proper or even helpful measurement. Gauging temperatures by touch is never recommended, because depending on the motor, or application, proper or normal operating [...]
Last week Baldor announced a new line of electric motors - energy efficient Large AC GPM Induction Motors. These motors are designed to be used for industrial applications such as pumps, fans, conveyors, and compressors. The new GPM product line is available in stock ratings 250 – 1000 Hp, 2300/4000 Volt, Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled, [...]
If you didn't already know how vital electric motors are to keep US industries moving forward, consider this - Electric motors make up nearly half of the nation's industrial electricity use. The Department of Energy is currently proposing new standards for certain commercial and industrial equipment,including commercial and industrial electric motors. EPCA also requires the [...]
Electric Motor Storing Procedures PART 2... (see part 1) Motor windings must be kept clean and dry to prevent insulation degradation while the motor is in storage. If the storage area is not climate controlled, heating should be used to prevent condensation inside the motor. The winding temperature must be kept above the dewpoint (this [...]
When an electric motor is expected to be stored for an appreciable time before it is placed into service, certain steps should be taken to ensure that it will be suitable for operation when it is needed. The practical limitation we need to recognize is that much of. what we do when putting a motor [...]
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