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Procedures for Refinishing Commutators and Slip Rings in Place

  • September 2023
  • Number of views: 1663
  • Article rating: No rating
Article

General guidance for performing brush seating or comutator reprofiling in the field.

Procedimientos para rectificar in situ colectores y anillos rozantes

  • September 2023
  • Number of views: 1538
  • Article rating: 5.0
Article

Orientación general para realizar el ajuste del asiento de las escobillas o del conmutador en el campo.

How to Set Brush Neutral on a DC Machine

  • March 2023
  • Number of views: 2734
  • Article rating: No rating
Video

This video shows how to adjust the brush neutral position of a DC machine to prevent sparking at the brushes at full load.

Turn and Undercut of DC Commutators

  • August 2022
  • Number of views: 2599
  • Article rating: 1.3
FREE for Members of EASA
Webinar recording

This webinar discusses specific procedures to obtain the best possible results when machining & undercutting commutators for DC machines.

DC Machine Inspection Report

  • August 2016
  • Number of views: 15745
  • Article rating: 4.6
Form/Worksheet

A convenient incoming inspection report for basic DC motor conditions and test values.

Flashover: Causes and cures for damage to brushholders, commutators

  • April 2013
  • Number of views: 25960
  • Article rating: 3.8
Article

There are times when a DC motor or generator experiences a catastrophic failure and the customer wants to know why it happened. One type of failure that seems to stimulate lively conversation is when the failure involves dramatic damage to the brushholders and commutator. The term "flashover" describes the appearance of the failure; the very name conveys an accurate mental image of the failure. The questions that arise next are predictable: "What caused this?" and "What can be done to prevent a recurrence?" Or, if the motor was recently repaired: "What did you do to my motor to cause this?!" The purpose of this article is to help you answer those questions.

Commutator maintenance tips and tests: Checking for loose bars and methods to tighten them

  • June 2011
  • Number of views: 9495
  • Article rating: 4.5
Article

When servicing DC motors, one of the many tests we do to determine the condition of the commutator is to check it for loose bars. We check for loose bars by lightly tapping the face of the commutator with a very small hammer. Then we check for suspicious sounds and movement or vibration of the bars as they're struck. A loose bar will have a dull thud while tight bars will have more of a crisp "peck." You should not feel any movement of the bar with respect to adjacent bars. If the commutator is molded or riveted,it is not repairable and it should be replaced. However, V-ring commutators can be repaired.

Commutator tips to extend DC motor life

  • April 2002
  • Number of views: 10161
  • Article rating: No rating
Article

One of the least understood parts of a DC motor is the commutator. With a little understanding and some helpful tips, commutator life can be maximized.

Training Film 21: Testing DC Machines

  • June 1987
  • Number of views: 12328
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Video

Getting The Most From Your Electric Motors

Getting The Most From Your Electric Motors - coverThis 40-page booklet provides great advice for obtaining the longest, most efficient and cost-effective operation from general and definite purpose electric motors.

This booklet covers topics such as:

  • Installation, startup and baseline information
  • Operational monitoring and maintenance
  • Motor and baseline installation data
  • How to read a motor nameplate
  • Motor storage recommendations

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EASA/AEMT Rewind Study

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The Effect of Repair/Rewinding on Premium Efficiency/IE3 Motors
Tests prove Premium Efficiency/IE3 Motors can be rewound without degrading efficiency.

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ANSI/EASA AR100-2020

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Recommended Practice for the Repair of Rotating Electrical Apparatus
This is a must-have guide to the repair of rotating electrical machines. Its purpose is to establish recommended practices in each step of the rotating electrical apparatus rewinding and rebuilding processes.

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EASA Technical Manual

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Revised September 2022
The EASA Technical Manual is the association's definitive and most complete publication. It's available FREE to members in an online format. Members can also download PDFs of the entire manual or individual sections.

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