Motor Testing
White Papers
Don’t Start That Motor!- Six Critical Steps to Ensure a Healthy Motor Start
Starting a new or refurbished motor for the first time should be a culmination of successful events leading to this very important event. If you’re the person starting the motor, you probably have some anxiety about what could go wrong.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
The Todd and Noah Podcast
The Air Gap- Todd and Noah Show
Today, we discuss the Air Gap in a motor. Air Gap issues occur during the offset of the rotor and stator, which is why it is so important to regularly inspect and rotate motors.
- Todd Gunderson Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Two Minute Tips
Motor Overload
Motor overloads occur when motors are drawing too much current. The main issue with excess current is that it creates heat which degrades the insulation surrounding the conductors that creates stator magnetic field.
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro
Interviews
Why In-Rush/Start-Up is my Favorite Test
Listen to subject matter expert Noah Bethel explain why In-Rush/Start Up is his favorite test to use in the world of Motor Testing. During this test, any weaknesses that exist in the electric motor will come to light.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Five Minute Facts
How to Check Your Windings on Three Phase Motors
Motor windings are conductive wires wrapped around a magnetic core; they provide a path for current to flow to create then magnetic field to spin the rotor. Like any other part of the motor, the winding can fail.
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro
Five Minute Facts
Fluting: Beyond the Motor
Before scrolling past what may appear to be another boring article about fluting, VFD’s, grounding brushes and ceramic bearings, I urge you to read on and join in the discussion.
- Matthew Knuth
- SPM Instrument
Five Minute Facts
Motor Acceptance Testing
Motor acceptance testing is a critical part of many preventive maintenance programs and can be key to catching electrical problems before they cause considerable downtime.
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro
The Todd and Noah Podcast
The Machine Train- Todd and Noah Show
Although not an actual fault zone, the machine train is considered an important peripheral that is attached to and affects the motor. Listen to this episode to hear Todd and Noah go into detail about the machine train.
- Todd Gunderson Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Articles
Easy Motor Testing Procedures
Professionals in the industries of manufacturing, power generation and water rely on electric motors to complete their objectives. To remain efficient, it is essential that motor-based systems stay in peak operating condition.