Given that electric motors are used in virtually every industry today, it only makes sense to ensure that these critical machinery are equipped with sufficient protection. Having the right protections…
Electric Motor Storage: A Guide To Preserve Their Readiness
Managing a manufacturing plant involves having precautions to ensure efficiency remains constant and productivity is always high. One of the best practices that helps achieve this is keeping a spare…
Motor Overloads: Common Causes and Tips to Prevent It
There are many reasons why an electric motor can fail, with the most common being motor overload. Whether electrical or mechanical, a motor overload occurs when the motor’s output torque…
Transformer Oil: Stick With Mineral Or Switch to Synthetics?
Mineral oil has long been the go-to choice for electric transformer oil since the 19th century when renowned engineer Elihu Thomson patented its use in transformers to disperse heat away…
Motor Bearing Lubrication: 6 Factors That Affect Performance
Given the importance of bearings in the normal functioning of electric motors, it is no wonder that insufficient maintenance and even basic lubrication can make them responsible for 67% of…
Avoid Motor Breakdowns With These 5 Testing Tools And Methods
When it comes to motor testing, the most important thing to remember is that it should not be done only when a motor is acting up but rather as part…
Grease Incompatibility And How It Leads To Motor Failure
Electric motors use rolling-element bearings responsible for supporting the rotor, maintaining a consistent air gap between the stator and rotor, and transferring load from the shaft to the motor frame.…
How Electrical Testing Leads To Solid Transformer Performance
Testing is vital to ensure a transformer runs properly and efficiently. And while the cheapest and most common testing for transformers is generally oil testing, their results are often questionable.…
Transformer Maintenance: The Importance Of Visual Inspections
Industrial organisations invest heavily in the electrical systems of their plants and spend just as much every in their upkeep. But in this article, we go over a tip that…
5 Disastrous Winding Issues To Look Out For In 3-Phase Motors
When a three-phase motor suffers burned windings, it is vital to always identify the real cause behind this problem before replacing it. The appearance of the windings will be different…
