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The Basics of Modal Analysis for Electric Motors and Powertrains (Series)

August 17, 2021

This blog post continues an 8-part series on vibration analysis written by Dr. Sara McCaslin & Nolan Crowley, Business Development Manager at HECO. Dr. Sara McCaslin: Sara has a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. Sara has also taught materials science, manufacturing, and mechanical system design at the University of …

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The Importance of Route-Based Data Acquisition (Series)

August 10, 2021

This blog post continues an 8-part series on vibration analysis written by Dr. Sara McCaslin & Nolan Crowley, Business Development Manager at HECO. Dr. Sara McCaslin: Sara has a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. Sara has also taught materials science, manufacturing, and mechanical system design at the University of …

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Balancing Rotating Equipment: Static vs Dynamic (Series)

August 5, 2021

This blog post continues an 8-part series on vibration analysis written by Dr. Sara McCaslin & Nolan Crowley, Business Development Manager at HECO. Dr. Sara McCaslin: Sara has a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. Sara has also taught materials science, manufacturing, and mechanical system design at the University of …

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Vibration Analysis Training: Who’s Doing Your Analysis? (Series)

July 20, 2021

This blog post continues an 8-part series on vibration analysis written by Dr. Sara McCaslin & Nolan Crowley, Business Development Manager at HECO. Dr. Sara McCaslin: Sara has a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. Sara has also taught materials science, manufacturing, and mechanical system design at the University of …

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Do Vertical Flange Mount Electric Motors Need to Be Aligned?

May 12, 2021

During failure investigations we often see misalignment on vertical motors as the failure mode and when we ask for alignment readings at time of installation, we often hear that the “motor and the base have a register fit and alignment isn’t required”. This is far from the truth. Let’s look at why alignment should at …

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Mechanical Inspection of Electric Motors: What Really Matters?

January 13, 2021

When it comes to inspecting electric motors, it’s not just the electrical components that are important. The mechanical aspects of a motor are extremely important to its performance, which is why mechanical inspection of electric motors is so important. Critical Fits for Electric Motors Electric motor inspection, when done correctly, always includes a mechanical inspection. …

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How to Test an Electric Motor: Techniques, Part 2

July 16, 2020

In part 1 of How to Test an Electric Motor, we talked about the importance of testing and different types of tests that you can perform. In part 2, we are going to talk about more of these tests and how you can put test data to good use. Shaft Current Test When you suspect …

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How to Test an Electric Motor: Techniques, Part 1

July 7, 2020

There are so many different tests that you can perform on an electric motor — and that’s why it’s key that you know what the purpose is of these tests, how they work, and what the data means. This blog post is the first in a two-part series on the subject of electric motor testing. …

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Remote Condition Monitoring & Your Boots on the Ground

March 14, 2020

There have been many advances in technology that allow us to gather, analyze, and visualize data. Remote condition monitoring and data communication has evolved over the years to allow massive amounts of information about machinery performance to be transmitted wirelessly and automatically . New developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning have made it possible …

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Remote Condition Monitoring…When Should I Switch?

March 4, 2020

Remote condition monitoring is a popular buzzword in industry today — is it time for you to switch? How Remote Condition Monitoring Works Remote condition monitoring allows you to track the condition and performance of all your rotating equipment remotely in real-time and download the data for visualization and analysis. In addition, it can be …

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