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Lisa Moore, Author at HECO

Why Baking Ovens are Important in Electric Motor Repair

November 27, 2024

Moisture and electric motors don’t mix well. That’s why motors sent in for repair will eventually go into a baking oven to ensure its components are dry, cured, and ready to run upon return. In this article, HECO will refer to baking ovens rather than higher-temperature, “burn-off” ovens that are used to remove coils in …

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How Much Does Predictive Maintenance Cost?

October 16, 2024

In theory, Predictive maintenance is the best option for every industrial facility. Monitoring in-service equipment allows you to forecast when repairs will be needed rather than waiting for a failure to occur before intervening (run-to-failure approach) or performing work based on time used rather than actual needs (time-based maintenance). The actionable insights gained are specific to …

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Electric Motor Repairs Are Incomplete Without Documentation

September 19, 2024

When you send an electric motor out for repair, what information is provided? Does your vendor send a formal, written quotation showing all the items that need repair before they start working or do you just get a repaired motor back without any documentation or knowledge of what was done to it? Once the motor …

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5 Reasons to Attend the 2024 RPM Symposium

August 21, 2024

There are many reasons to attend this year’s RPM (Reliability, Process, and Maintenance) Symposium! Each year, HECO gathers industry leaders to discuss topics of process, innovation, and the best approaches to the maintenance and reliability of industrial electric motors and other rotating and fluid processing equipment. The 2024 conference will engage attendees in discussions, learning …

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It’s 1 a.m. Do You Know Where Your Electric Motors Are?

July 24, 2024

You are the maintenance manager for an industrial facility. Keeping the plant running and making sure there are adequate spares on hand for critical equipment is your job. If your cell phone rang at 1 a.m. with a call from the plant letting you know an important piece of equipment is down, would you be …

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Overcome Manufacturer Consolidations to find the Electric Motor You Need

May 29, 2024

In addition to remote sensor monitoring and energy-saving measures, a major trend in the electric motor and rotating equipment industry is the sale and consolidation of major motor manufacturers. These mergers often bolster the larger name brand’s offerings, but can lead to product realignments or replacement of smaller brand availability. As a result, equipment owners may …

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Reduce Costs, Increase Reliability with Electric Motor Management

March 13, 2024

Regardless of your specific operation, there are numerous systems in place to keep your facility running smoothly and efficiently. At HECO, we strongly urge placing an active Equipment Management System (EMS) at the top of your list of priorities. A good Equipment Management System is not a passive program. It should include a proactive approach …

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