subject: Essential Tips For Motor Maintenance [print this page] By implementing simple strategies for motor maintenance, you can avoid major problems. Always use your equipment properly and be on guard against heat, dust and moisture. Then your workspace should stay in good shape.
In the United States, motor-driven systems account for a huge portion of the countrys industrial electricity usage. These systems and motors must be used carefully and diligently, because misuse and damage can lead to costly repairs. However, you can reduce the number and frequency of repairs for your motor by following some basic steps:
* Make sure that heat, dust and moisture dont come in contact with the motor. These can cause severe damage to your motor that is easily prevented with proper precautions.
* Always use the right motor for every application. Do not hesitate to spend time researching here to ensure that your motor can handle your needs, and fits your workspace power supply properly.
* Keep the space between the drive and the motor at a minimum.
* Will the motor be running constantly? If so, ensure that you are running it at the proper speed to fit your application with your motors capabilities.
Now, what if you followed the above suggestions, and even kept heat, dust and moisture at bay, and still the motor failed? In this scenario, you have to get the motor evaluated by trusted repair experts and or a maintenance crew. Some experts, however, suggest examining the motor yourself before sending it over for repairs to make sure you are aware of any issues present. You need to test the motor yourself first and look for defects or problems that are clearly apparent.
* Start by checking the ground resistance between the motor body and the motor terminals.
* Try to find the winding resistance by connecting between the terminals. The ohm value is can be larger for large motors and smaller for small ones.
* If youd dont know the resistance values you are looking for in the above two steps, ask for details regarding the resistance specifications of your motors model from the manufacturer or a trusted repair specialist.
* While inspecting the motor, do not forget to check the motor at the winding terminals instead of the cable end. By checking it here, you can determine if some sort of deterioration or defect is causing the problem.
* If you are still unable to gather what is the problem with your motor, try to differentiate between the cable and the motor by disconnecting it. With the motor isolated, do a check of the terminals again to better see where the problem might lie.
After this check, if you think that the problem lies deeper in the mechanism and requires the expert advice of trained and skilled professional repair people, then call for motor service support. Perhaps technical support is provided by the manufacturer. You may be able to rely on that. Otherwise, contact other suppliers that can offer repair service or replacements. Look for a reputable supplier that promises expert breakdown assistance and can be trusted with even difficult repair requirements. Whether you use domestic brands or international ones like Lenze, your motor repair worries will be over with reliable technology and equipment support. So if you use Lenze drives, or motors of any other brand, be sure you know who can help you keep the equipment up and running.
