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The Big Four Factors Affecting Motor Health

Tips for improving the efficiency and reliability of your motor-driven systems

  • May 2022
  • Number of views: 3502
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Trade press article

Balancing plant maintenance costs and activities with the need to achieve production goals is a daily challenge for most maintenance professionals. Since the motor-driven system is often a critical component in this dynamic, this article looks at some best practices to help it achieve those goals and meet customer demands.

New ANSI/ASA Shaft Alignment Standard Adopted

  • May 2022
  • Number of views: 5968
  • Article rating: 2.5
Trade press article — Pumps & Systems

The procedure for aligning two rotating machines requires measuring their relative shaft positions and adjusting one or both machines. Until recently, though, how closely the shafts need to be aligned was an open question. That changed with the publication of American National Standards Institute/Acoustical Society of America (ANSI/ASA) standard 2.75-17.

Mechanical Reference Handbook

  • June 2021
  • Number of views: 4865
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Handbook

This 94-page handbook (3.5" x 6", 9cm x 15cm) contains carefully selected materials designed to assist repair firms in their everyday work. Just as important, your customers and potential customers can use this pocket handbook as a handy reference for mechanical data for motors and driven equipment.

Vibration and Alignment

  • April 2020
  • Number of views: 13176
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Webinar recording bundle

A special discounted collection of 9 webinar recordings focusing on a wide variety of vibration, balancing and alignment topics.

Just $45 for EASA members!

ANSI's New Shaft Alignment Standard

  • July 2018
  • Number of views: 6664
  • Article rating: 5.0
Webinar recording

This presentation introduces you to ANSI's new shaft alignment standard.

Achieving proper alignment by detecting and correcting soft foot

  • May 2016
  • Number of views: 10456
  • Article rating: 5.0
Article

Proper alignment of direct-coupled machinery is an essential element in reliability of a new or repaired machine (motor, pump, gear case, etc.). One common impediment to achieving proper alignment and smooth operation is a “soft foot” condition. This article looks at detecting soft foot, correcting soft foot and general recommendations for shims.

Logrando una alineación adecuada detectando y corrigiendo el pie suave

  • May 2016
  • Number of views: 11364
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Article

Realizar una correcta alineación de las máquinas acopladas de forma directa es un elemento esencial para garantizar la confiabilidad de operación de una máquina nueva o reparada (motor, bomba, caja de engranajes, etc.). Uno de los impedimentos comunes para lograr una alineación adecuada y un correcto funcionamiento, es el denominado  "pie suave".

Preventive and predictive maintenance of electric motors

  • January 2015
  • Number of views: 6478
  • Article rating: 3.0
Article

We often hear the terms preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) of electric motors. However, it’s far less often that we give consideration to the tasks associated with these methods of maintaining motor operation and extending operating service life. This article will address some of the more common activities associated with PM and PdM, with the focus on three-phase squirrel cage motors.

Understanding end play and its impact on axial alignment

  • February 2013
  • Number of views: 23054
  • Article rating: 4.6
Article

End play in an electric motor is the amount of axial movement allowed by the motor's construction. This end play is limited by the motor's bearing design. The bearing's primary purpose is to locate the shaft radially so it can be aligned to the driven equipment shaft and efficiently transmit torque to the load. It is also important that the axial location be controlled such that the motor and driven equipment bearings are not subjected to excessive thrust or vibration and still have room for thermal growth of the shaft as it heats up during operation. This can be accomplished by a number of ways depending on the design of the motor. If the motor has sleeve bearings, axial movement is expected within the limits of the bearing design. Most rolling element bearings have much less axial clearance but must be contained in the bearing housing to control the end play. This article looks at:

  • Sleeve bearings
  • Axial hunting
  • Ball bearings

Base support and alignment: How understanding construction of the frame can help minimize motor vibration

  • February 2008
  • Number of views: 4869
  • Article rating: No rating
Article

When vibration problems occur, the magnitude and direction of the vibration can give a good indication of where to look for the cause. When vibration is higher in the vertical plane, one of the first things we should examine is the base/foundation of the motor. If the high vertical readings are compounded by indications of an eccentric airgap, such as high axial vibration and a predominant twice-line-frequency vibration, a "soft foot" or twisted frame is often to blame.

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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