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 …
January 25, 2023
When you don’t have the internal staff or expertise needed to handle on-site troubleshooting and inspecting, electric motor field service can provide on-site solutions. Has one of your motors gone down and you need help ASAP? Do you have planned maintenance coming up that you would like professional help with? Either way, field service might …
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 …
November 16, 2022
According to analyst firm Aberdeen Research, 82% of companies experienced unplanned downtime over the past three years. That unplanned downtime cost companies as much as $260,000 an hour! While Predictive maintenance can significantly reduce that expensive downtime and save thousands of dollars, you need to be familiar with this approach’s value creation and have the …
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