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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
February 21, 2020
Just because your rotating equipment has started vibrating doesn’t automatically mean it needs to be balanced. There are several other issues that may be at work, and a thorough vibration analysis can reveal the true source of the problem. The 80-20 Rule for Balance Issues Your fan is vibrating and the natural assumption you make …
October 30, 2019
Industrial vibration analysis is a measurement tool used to identify, predict, and prevent failures in rotating machinery. When analyzing machine frequency vibrations, (frequency analysis) it is normal to find a number of important frequencies that are directly related to the movement of various parts of the machine. Vibration may influence the durability and reliability of …
September 10, 2019
A philosophy of our company has always been to help whenever we can. We have the resources, experience, and mindset to bring solutions to our customers on almost every motor related issue. Often times we are asked to bring solutions and answer questions to problems in breakdown situations without all of the facts. These breakdown …
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