Electric Motor Rewind
When it comes to electric motor services in Western Canada, Universal Rewind stands out as your premier destination. Located in Edmonton and with our specialization in electric motor rewind, we bring a wealth of experience and expertise to every project. Our skilled team is dedicated to delivering top-notch service, ensuring precision and efficiency in every rewind. Trust us to keep your equipment running smoothly and reliably, providing the quality service you deserve for your motor needs.
Our Motor Rewind Process
- Initial Inspection: We assess the motor’s condition to identify potential issues and determine the scope of repairs.
- Repair Requirements: Evaluating the extent of damage, we outline necessary repairs to restore optimal functionality.
- Insulation Materials: We utilize premium-quality insulation materials to enhance durability and longevity.
- Rewinding: Expertly removing old windings and replacing them with new ones to ensure reliable performance.
- Precision Work: Ensuring meticulous winding to prevent vibration and maintain operational stability.
- Quality Assurance: Conducting thorough testing to validate performance and reliability, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Minimizing Downtime: Maintaining a well-stocked inventory of replacement parts for swift access and minimal disruption.
- Final Inspection: Performing a comprehensive assessment to confirm adherence to quality standards before returning the motor to the customer.
Your Motor May Need a Rewind if…
1. Signs of Excess Wear or Deterioration
Your motor may need a rewind if you notice signs of deterioration, like burns, broken parts, or contamination from moisture or rust. Electric motors typically have a long lifespan, but wear and tear can still take its toll over time.
Rewinding can be a more affordable alternative to buying a new motor, as it can cost up to 40% less. This is especially true if you own larger motors, which can be costly to replace. During an inspection, a technician may suggest rewinding if the laminations inside the motor remain undamaged.
2. Poor Winding resistance
If an electric motor isn’t performing as it should, a motor shop or electrician would typically measure its winding resistance. This test helps detect if shorted coils are causing issues. The recommended winding resistance levels are usually stated on the motor’s nameplate or in the manufacturer’s documentation. If the numbers don’t match up to the measurements taken, a rewind could be necessary.
Replacing the motor is an option, however, rewinding could be more cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Core materials are reused, resulting in a much lower carbon footprint than creating a new motor. Plus, it’s a great way to recycle and make use of what’s already available.
3. Problems with insulation resistance
Electric motors are vulnerable to winding faults, which can be a huge problem. Heat has a serious impact on the components inside a motor, and when the insulation resistance is low, it can lead to reduced lubrication, damaged parts, and other issues. That’s why it’s so important to be aware of how insulation resistance can affect an electric motor. Taking the necessary steps to ensure the insulation resistance is high enough can save you a lot of trouble.
Insulation resistance can drop over time, due to contamination, vibration, and power surges. Rewinding an electric motor is a great way to improve the insulation resistance and the efficiency of your motor.
Taking your motor to an experienced motor shop for the rewinding process is recommended. With the use of advanced techniques, along with top-notch resins and insulating tapes, the efficiency of an electric motor can be significantly improved. Finding the right team with the proper experience is the key to a successful and cost-efficient motor rewind.
These questions will help you make the right decision regarding your motor. Consider these points carefully and make a wise decision – one that will save you money in the long run.
Why choose Universal Rewind for your motor rewind?
We handle the electric motor repair process from start to finish.
Before quoting the repair cost, we conduct a thorough inspection of the motor to determine if repair or replacement is more cost-effective.
Repair service includes a one-year warranty.
Quality of repair – all repairs are tested and repaired to the manufacturer’s specification.
Our technicians disassemble the motor, repair or replace any damaged components, and reassemble it to its original specifications.
By following our service process, we ensure transparency and provide you with options along the way.
Motor Testing and Diagnosis
Our technicians diagnose motor issues and test them to determine the root cause, enabling us to provide accurate repair cost estimates.
Dynamic Balancing
Dynamic balancing ensures smooth and efficient motor operation by minimizing vibration. Our technicians perform this service to ensure your motor operates with maximum efficiency.