Motor Preventive Maintenance
This guide outlines best practices for maintaining electric motors to maximize their lifespan and prevent breakdowns. Topics include routine inspection schedules, proper lubrication techniques, and strategies for addressing heat, noise, and vibration. It’s an essential reference for plant maintenance teams and technicians.
Key Points
- Scheduled routine care and inspection
- Lubrication techniques (greasing and oiling)
- Heat, vibration, and noise diagnostics
- Insulation and winding testing
- Brush and commutator maintenance (DC & synchronous motors)
- Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical failures