March 22, 2023
Electric motor failures are more than a headache. Whether expected or a total surprise, motor failures cost you time, money, and productivity. Beyond knowing what to do when a failure occurs and what to expect from a vendor, having an identified in-house team will help you choose the right electric motor repair shop. This team-based …
February 8, 2023
When your motor shows signs of impending issues or is completely unusable, panic often leads operators to call the fastest or cheapest repair shop. While the shutdown-induced, knee-jerk reaction is understandable, it is not advisable. As HECO previously shared, defining the problem and preparing your specifications are the most important steps to take when selecting …
January 11, 2023
A large municipal water treatment plant can pump up to 72 million gallons of water per day from the Kentucky River. In proper operating conditions, six identical motors and vertical turbine pumps each contribute 12 million gallons of water to the company’s water treatment operation. When one of the pumps at the large municipal water …
December 14, 2022
When an electric motor fails, a lot of things can happen; none of which are good. From a production slowdown to an entire line shutdown, electric motor failure can result in untold losses in time and money. That’s why it is vital to work with the right electric motor repair vendor. You need someone who …
March 1, 2022
Maybe you’ve got a centrifugal pump that sounds like it’s full of rocks, marbles, or gravel. That is a sign of cavitation — which can total your pump if you don’t track down the cause. But what is cavitation anyway? The official definition of cavitation is what occurs within a pump when the static pressure …
January 31, 2022
Repairing is still a viable option when your motor fails — when the repair is done correctly. Find out when it makes sense to have your electric motor repaired and what you need to consider when choosing the vendor. When to Repair Your Electric Motors The decision to repair or replace can be a tricky …
November 23, 2021
You know that maintenance and repair costs, downtime, and productivity all have a major impact on the bottom line…and you’re always on the lookout for ways to have a positive impact on the bottom line. The good news is the smart use of predictive technologies can do just that! What are Predictive Technologies? Predictive technologies …
November 18, 2021
At my core, I am an electric motor guy, more specifically an electric motor repair guy – or at least that’s what I have always thought. I am a fourth-generation family member in the electric motor repair industry. I am the President of a large primarily electric motor company with various divisions including electric motor …
October 29, 2021
Of the many things that our company has to be proud of and is often talked about, is our EASA Accreditation. The accreditation is often mentioned to our customers when speaking on some of the quality standards that we follow. Now, there have been times when we need to first explain that EASA is an …
July 23, 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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