What does Electric Motor Maintenance look like?
- Regular Inspection and Cleaning: Ensure regular cleaning and inspection to remove debris and detect wear or overheating issues promptly.
- Lubrication for Smooth Operation: Follow manufacturer guidelines for lubricating bearings and moving parts to minimize friction and extend motor life.
- Motor Bearings Testing for Reliability: Test motor bearings regularly for wear and damage to maintain reliability and performance.
- Brush Replacement (where applicable): Regularly inspect and replace brushes to ensure efficient current transfer and motor function.
- Motor Winding Integrity Check: Periodically inspect motor windings for damage, such as overheating, to maintain motor integrity.
- Alignment and Vibration Checks: Conduct regular checks for abnormal noise and vibration to prevent further damage and ensure smooth operation.
Why Perform Electric Motor Maintenance?
- Extended Lifespan: Regular maintenance extends motor lifespan, reducing long-term operational costs.
- Increased Reliability: Timely maintenance enhances motor reliability by addressing potential issues promptly.
- Energy Efficiency: Proper maintenance improves motor efficiency, leading to energy savings.
- Cost Savings: Preventive maintenance prevents costly repairs and downtime, saving money.
- Safety Assurance: Regular maintenance reduces the risk of accidents, promoting a safe working environment.
- Improved Performance: Well-maintained motors consistently deliver optimal performance, ensuring operational efficiency.
Find the Best Services for Your Motor Maintenance
We recommend that our customers send in their higher horsepower motors for regular maintenance every three to four years. This includes the previously mentioned maintenance tasks, along with fixing or replacing any necessary parts. This procedure is quite similar to our “Repair Process,” but it’s more about preventive care. We thoroughly inspect the motor, identify potential repairs, and then provide you with a detailed assessment and a quote for the proposed maintenance work. Our goal at Universal Rewind is to ensure that your motor is performing as optimally as possible. By maintaining or repairing your motor proactively, we help prevent unexpected breakdowns that could disrupt your production and cost you thousands!
Through our service process, we will determine the cause of the motor failure and provide a recommendation to ensure you get a longer, more productive, and more profitable life out of that motor.