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/n/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/tBearing Installation - Best Motor Repair Practices\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInstalling motor bearings correctly is critical to long bearing and motor life with optimal performance. Proper bearing preparation and installation helps to minimize the possibility of bearing and motor failure. Many bearings fail or will fail upon installation if proper shop procedures are not observed.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"read-more-wraper\">\n\t\t\t<a class='read-more' href=https://eecoonline.com/areas-of-expertise/industry-topics/'//inspire//bearing-installation-motor-repair-practices'>/n/t/t/tRead More ><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n","slug":"bearing-installation-motor-repair-practices","view_link":"\/inspire\/bearing-installation-motor-repair-practices","action_configuration":{"update":false,"delete":false}},{"id":"62","title":"Certified Motor Rebuilding, Testing, Monitoring Solutions","first_topic_name":"Motors","second_topic_name":"","description":" Bearings can be found in most anything that rolls, from skateboards to rocket motors in billion dollar space shuttles. When expensive motors fail, the results can be catastrophic. Electric Motors also keep industry in motion. Unfortunately, industrial motor technicians can inadvertently set their electric motors up for failure -- again and again. How could this happen?\n","image":" <picture ><source srcset=\"\/media\/cache\/attachment\/resize\/1\/552124\/100\/100\/63a62b8806106565127287.png.webp\"\n type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=https://eecoonline.com/"//media//cache//attachment//resize//1//552124//100//100//63a62b8806106565127287.png/">","all":"/n
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/n/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/tCertified Motor Rebuilding, Testing, Monitoring Solutions\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBearings can be found in most anything that rolls, from skateboards to rocket motors in billion dollar space shuttles. When expensive motors fail, the results can be catastrophic. Electric Motors also keep industry in motion. Unfortunately, industrial motor technicians can inadvertently set their electric motors up for failure -- again and again. How could this happen?\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"read-more-wraper\">\n\t\t\t<a class='read-more' href=https://eecoonline.com/areas-of-expertise/industry-topics/'//inspire//certified-motor-rebuilding-testing-monitoring-solutions'>/n/t/t/tRead More ><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n","slug":"certified-motor-rebuilding-testing-monitoring-solutions","view_link":"\/inspire\/certified-motor-rebuilding-testing-monitoring-solutions","action_configuration":{"update":false,"delete":false}},{"id":"19","title":"Core Loss Testing - Best Motor Repair Practices","first_topic_name":"Motors","second_topic_name":"","description":" \nA sound motor stator core is the foundation of a good motor winding. As is the case with building construction, a good foundation is often taken for granted yet essential to longevity. If you look closely inside a motor stator - with the rotor removed - you would see that the stator core consists of laminations of metal plates. These laminated plates are separated by a thin insulating material. This insulation can fail over time as a result of friction and other stresses. These failed areas cause a number of problems, the most apparent of which is heat.\n\n","image":" <picture ><source srcset=\"\/media\/cache\/attachment\/resize\/1\/147349\/100\/100\/63a62e6634975333192833.jpg.webp\"\n type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=https://eecoonline.com/"//media//cache//attachment//resize//1//147349//100//100//63a62e6634975333192833.jpg/">","all":"/n
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/n/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/tCore Loss Testing - Best Motor Repair Practices\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\nA sound motor stator core is the foundation of a good motor winding. As is the case with building construction, a good foundation is often taken for granted yet essential to longevity. If you look closely inside a motor stator - with the rotor removed - you would see that the stator core consists of laminations of metal plates. These laminated plates are separated by a thin insulating material. This insulation can fail over time as a result of friction and other stresses. These failed areas cause a number of problems, the most apparent of which is heat.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"read-more-wraper\">\n\t\t\t<a class='read-more' href=https://eecoonline.com/areas-of-expertise/industry-topics/'//inspire//core-loss-testing-best-motor-repair'>/n/t/t/tRead More ><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n","slug":"core-loss-testing-best-motor-repair","view_link":"\/inspire\/core-loss-testing-best-motor-repair","action_configuration":{"update":false,"delete":false}},{"id":"55","title":"Electric Motor Balancing & Precision Machine Work","first_topic_name":"Motors","second_topic_name":"","description":" Proper electric motor balancing and precision machine work will extend the life of your motor, particularly the bearing life. So ask yourself this question,\u00a0\u201cHow much could one extra year of run life on every motor repaired save you? Answer:\u00a014% if you are averaging 6 years, which could add up to thousands. Over 40% of motor failures are bearing related.\n","image":" <picture ><source srcset=\"\/media\/cache\/attachment\/resize\/1\/552094\/100\/100\/63a6203982a58687972017.jpg.webp\"\n type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=https://eecoonline.com/"//media//cache//attachment//resize//1//552094//100//100//63a6203982a58687972017.jpg/">","all":"/n
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/n/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/tElectric Motor Balancing & Precision Machine Work\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProper electric motor balancing and precision machine work will extend the life of your motor, particularly the bearing life. So ask yourself this question,\u00a0\u201cHow much could one extra year of run life on every motor repaired save you? Answer:\u00a014% if you are averaging 6 years, which could add up to thousands. Over 40% of motor failures are bearing related.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"read-more-wraper\">\n\t\t\t<a class='read-more' href=https://eecoonline.com/areas-of-expertise/industry-topics/'//inspire//electric-motor-balancing-precision-machine-work'>/n/t/t/tRead More ><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n","slug":"electric-motor-balancing-precision-machine-work","view_link":"\/inspire\/electric-motor-balancing-precision-machine-work","action_configuration":{"update":false,"delete":false}},{"id":"13","title":"How to Choose a Severe Duty Motor","first_topic_name":"Motors","second_topic_name":"","description":" A severe duty motor, in short, is an improvement over a standard totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) motor. They are tougher and better suited to an industrial environment. There is no standard specification on what a severe duty motor is, so designs vary. They could be viewed as a step between a full IEEE 841 motor and a standard TEFC.\n","image":" <picture ><source srcset=\"\/media\/cache\/attachment\/resize\/1\/243496\/100\/100\/635956ae905ca805227775.png.webp\"\n type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=https://eecoonline.com/"//media//cache//attachment//resize//1//243496//100//100//635956ae905ca805227775.png/">","all":"/n
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/n/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/tHow to Choose a Severe Duty Motor\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA severe duty motor, in short, is an improvement over a standard totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) motor. They are tougher and better suited to an industrial environment. There is no standard specification on what a severe duty motor is, so designs vary. They could be viewed as a step between a full IEEE 841 motor and a standard TEFC.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"read-more-wraper\">\n\t\t\t<a class='read-more' href=https://eecoonline.com/areas-of-expertise/industry-topics/'//inspire//how-to-choose-a-severe-duty-motor'>/n/t/t/tRead More ><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n","slug":"how-to-choose-a-severe-duty-motor","view_link":"\/inspire\/how-to-choose-a-severe-duty-motor","action_configuration":{"update":false,"delete":false}},{"id":"80","title":"How to Control Motor Costs","first_topic_name":"Motors","second_topic_name":"","description":" Electrical motors are vital to keeping your production moving, but they can also create unnecessary, and unexpected costs. Over time, those costs can creep up. Rising motor costs can be driven by a number of factors such as: The application or environment exceeds motor capability, leading to premature failure. Un-diagnosed operations issues, leading to a cycle of premature replacement and procurement. Health and protection issues such as circuit protection, connections, alignment, etc. Storage and inventory loss. Pricing resulting from sourcing fragmentation.\n","image":" <picture ><source srcset=\"\/media\/cache\/attachment\/resize\/1\/552206\/100\/100\/63a6ec86b5708584499743.jpg.webp\"\n type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=https://eecoonline.com/"//media//cache//attachment//resize//1//552206//100//100//63a6ec86b5708584499743.jpg/">","all":"/n
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/n/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/tHow to Control Motor Costs\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tElectrical motors are vital to keeping your production moving, but they can also create unnecessary, and unexpected costs. Over time, those costs can creep up. Rising motor costs can be driven by a number of factors such as: The application or environment exceeds motor capability, leading to premature failure. Un-diagnosed operations issues, leading to a cycle of premature replacement and procurement. Health and protection issues such as circuit protection, connections, alignment, etc. Storage and inventory loss. Pricing resulting from sourcing fragmentation.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"read-more-wraper\">\n\t\t\t<a class='read-more' href=https://eecoonline.com/areas-of-expertise/industry-topics/'//inspire//how-to-control-motor-costs'>/n/t/t/tRead More ><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n","slug":"how-to-control-motor-costs","view_link":"\/inspire\/how-to-control-motor-costs","action_configuration":{"update":false,"delete":false}},{"id":"22","title":"How to Select a NEMA Motor: TEFC vs. Severe Duty vs. IEEE 841","first_topic_name":"Motors","second_topic_name":"","description":" Making the right choice for low voltage motors can greatly affect total cost and reliability. There are so many types and manufacturers of motors that it can be difficult to make the right selection for any given application.\u00a0 Our test teams and repair shops will occasionally find motors that are not matched to the application, often causing premature failure. A few examples to avoid are: Continued reliance on open, drip proof (ODP) motors. Using general purpose AC motors in heavy process environments Applying severe duty motors to applications that require a full, IEEE 841 motor type.\n","image":" <picture ><source srcset=\"\/media\/cache\/attachment\/resize\/1\/552006\/100\/100\/63a5a533ef487123136211.jpg.webp\"\n type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=https://eecoonline.com/"//media//cache//attachment//resize//1//552006//100//100//63a5a533ef487123136211.jpg/">","all":"/n
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/n/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/tInspection and Acceptance Testing - Best Motor Repair Practices\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInspection is a critical portion of the motor repair job. Inspection defines the entire scope of work. You want answers to critical questions before you send a motor out for repair. What do you need to know? How thoroughly and accurately will the motor be inspected? What determines that the motor repair was successful and that the motor is operating at satisfactory levels? Procedures built on industry standards, such as IEEE, protect your investment in motor repairs. But the fact is that very few motor repair shops have documented inspection and acceptance testing procedures. According to SKF, the best shops are procedure driven.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"read-more-wraper\">\n\t\t\t<a class='read-more' href=https://eecoonline.com/areas-of-expertise/industry-topics/'//inspire//inspection-and-acceptance-testing-best-motor-repair-practices'>/n/t/t/tRead More ><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n","slug":"inspection-and-acceptance-testing-best-motor-repair-practices","view_link":"\/inspire\/inspection-and-acceptance-testing-best-motor-repair-practices","action_configuration":{"update":false,"delete":false}},{"id":"25","title":"Insulation Resistance Test - Best Motor Repair Practices","first_topic_name":"Motors","second_topic_name":"","description":" Electrical testing of motors can be very complicated,\u00a0yet its importance is often under-estimated.\u00a0 One of the most basic tests is the insulation resistance test, also referred to as the Megger test (due to the powerful Megger brand name). Though\u00a0basic\u00a0by nature\u00a0Megger tests are very useful.\u00a0However, if proper guidelines are not followed the results can be suspect. This post will explore insulation resistance testing and how you can get the most from it.\n","image":" <picture ><source srcset=\"\/media\/cache\/attachment\/resize\/1\/552026\/100\/100\/63a5a925b9a34347407082.jpg.webp\"\n type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=https://eecoonline.com/"//media//cache//attachment//resize//1//552026//100//100//63a5a925b9a34347407082.jpg/">","all":"/n
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/n/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/t/tInsulation Resistance Test - Best Motor Repair Practices\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tElectrical testing of motors can be very complicated,\u00a0yet its importance is often under-estimated.\u00a0 One of the most basic tests is the insulation resistance test, also referred to as the Megger test (due to the powerful Megger brand name). Though\u00a0basic\u00a0by nature\u00a0Megger tests are very useful.\u00a0However, if proper guidelines are not followed the results can be suspect. This post will explore insulation resistance testing and how you can get the most from it.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"read-more-wraper\">\n\t\t\t<a class='read-more' href=https://eecoonline.com/areas-of-expertise/industry-topics/'//inspire//insulation-resistance-test-repair-practices'>/n/t/t/tRead More ><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n","slug":"insulation-resistance-test-repair-practices","view_link":"\/inspire\/insulation-resistance-test-repair-practices","action_configuration":{"update":false,"delete":false}},{"id":"29","title":"Intelligent Motor Protection Relays: Monitoring, Protection, Control","first_topic_name":"Motors","second_topic_name":"Solution Architecture","description":" Electrical motors might be called the \u201cquarterback\u201d of industrial activity. Intelligent motor protection relays can be considered the\u00a0protective defensive line for monitoring, calculating and communicating potential overcurrent or overload conditions. Motor protection is used in residential (e.g., HVAC), commercial, and industrial facilities. Electrical professionals need to thoroughly understand the basic principles of motor protection and relay technology to reduce labor costs, improve safety through remote monitoring and conserve energy during power transmission.\u00a0\n","image":" <picture ><source srcset=\"\/media\/cache\/attachment\/resize\/1\/551970\/100\/100\/63a596c48df65911878115.jpg.webp\"\n type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=https://eecoonline.com/"//media//cache//attachment//resize//1//551970//100//100//63a596c48df65911878115.jpg/">","all":"/n
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