June 28, 2023
Are you the kind of person that checks your vehicle’s oil level and quality between oil changes or do you just trust that the automotive manufacturer knows when your oil goes from “good” to “get an oil change now!” status? At HECO, we’re both hyper-aware of the manufacturer specifications and proactive about minding our machines …
June 21, 2023
Diagnosing, responding to, and preventing issues within rotating equipment proactively is the goal of reliability maintenance. While this industrial approach focuses on improving process productivity and increasing overall system efficiency and ROI, reliability maintenance also has a lot in common with the practice of medicine. After all, both medical and maintenance engineers work to treat …
May 24, 2023
Since its founding in Kalamazoo, Mich., in 1959, HECO has formed business relationships built on thoughtful service and value-driven solutions. HECO’s partnership with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) provider relayr aligns with its partnership-based approach to business and helps provide a more technologically advanced way to keep your electric motors running smoothly. Driven to Serve …
May 10, 2023
When it comes to motors and equipment, a holistic approach requires viewing various segments as a whole rather than a collection of parts. For the purpose of this blog series, we’ll take that notion a step further to look at how issues within a given system are both predicted and responded to. At HECO, we …
May 3, 2023
When you’re preparing to swap out an electric motor, timeliness and accuracy are needed to minimize your process downtime and related expenses. Imagine shutting down your line and disconnecting the old motor only to realize that the replacement isn’t correctly sized for your needs. NEMA standards help eliminate these issues by defining how motors are …
April 13, 2023
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) grows every day. Unfortunately, the success rate of these manufacturing-, monitoring-, and supply chain-based IoT uses does not increase as quickly as the applications proliferate. According to IoTNOW, 74% of companies view their IoT projects as unsuccessful. When integrating an IIoT application, gathering information and developing statistics for Predictive …
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 …
March 8, 2023
When your motor goes down or needs maintenance, it goes without saying that you need someone who is highly qualified. Your best bet is selecting a field service team that is accredited by the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) where the field service team is well versed in industry best practices. In addition to being …
February 22, 2023
Distilling bourbon is serious business, especially in Kentucky. By state law, distilleries must use raw water from the Kentucky River or one of its tributaries in their production process in order for their whiskey to be called Kentucky Straight Bourbon. For one distillery, collecting water from the Kentucky River is a sandy and fast-paced job. …
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 …
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