A tilted or improperly sized oil standpipe can allow oil to migrate upward along the pipe’s wall when the motor is in operation, leading to leakage, loss of lubrication and potential bearing damage. This issue can be overlooked during assembly or inspection, but a few simple checks can prevent costly problems. 

Often when we are dealing with three-phase squirrel cage motors we ask ourselves “Is there a standard or a rule of thumb for this motor characteristic?” The 10 characteristics that follow apply to conditions associated with motor starting as well as steady state operation. Examples are provided for each of the characteristics.

A menudo, cuando trabajamos con motores trifásicos jaula de ardilla, nos preguntamos: "¿Existe una norma o regla general para esta característica del motor?". Las siguientes 10 características aplican tanto al arranque del motor como al funcionamiento en estado estacionario.

This recording provides an overview of common different thrust bearing arrangements, with end play guidance tips for each.

Concentric to lap winding conversions are common practice in many EASA service centers. For most stators, this change is feasible and can be made with little difficulty. In some cases, however, it can be quite challenging and result in undesired outcomes due to reduction in copper or insulation.

Las conversiones de devanados concéntricos a imbricados son una práctica común en muchos centros de servicio de EASA y en la mayoría de los estatores, este cambio es factible y se puede realizar sin dificultad. Sin embargo, en algunos casos, puede resultar muy complicado y generar resultados no deseados debido a la reducción del cobre o la pared de aislamiento.

The video provides a comprehensive guide on performing a single-phase rotor test on a three-phase squirrel cage motor to check for open rotor bars.

From the manufacturer’s perspective, a random-wound, 2300-volt motor represents a substantial reduction in manufacturing cost. For the service center, the challenge is to successfully rewind them while providing a reliable repair. Here are some techniques which will enhance your success rate.

Desde la perspectiva del fabricante, un motor de 2300 voltios con bobinado aleatorio representa una reducción sustancial en el costo de fabricación. Para el centro de servicio, el reto es rebobinarlos con éxito y ofrecer una reparación confiable. Aquí hay algunas técnicas que mejorarán su tasa de éxito.

When there is a need for cleaning the contact surfaces of commutators and slip rings with brushes, emery cloth with aluminum oxide is NOT recommended, as conductive abrasive particles will cause arcing and damage to the surface. Many times, stone cleaning, garnet paper and machining are not a convenient, sufficient, or cost-effective option for machines as the priority is to keep the downtime to a minimum. This is when the carbon brush can be designed to clean up the contact surface.