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Webinars
Introduction to Static Electric Motor Testing
This introductory webinar provides information about how electric motor static testing can help motor maintenance professionals maximize reliability of their electric motor plant machinery. The webinar will introduce attendees to static electric motor testing.
- Leslie Reed
- Megger Baker Instruments
White Papers
Gaps in Your Electric Motor Reliability Program
Businesses invest millions of dollars in what they believe will be a fail-safe maintenance program for their electric motors. Regular tests are scheduled for each motor; engineers dutifully record the data when required and then move on to the next motor.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Webinars
Case Studies in Motor Testing
Join Noah as he discusses in depth various case studies involving Rotor, Servo, and Variable Frequency Drive motors. You won’t want to miss his expertise in discussing the motors, their characteristics, problems, and the testing used.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Webinars
Introduction to Electric Motor Testing and Monitoring Technologies
This introductory course provides a wealth of information about technologies that can help motor maintenance professionals maximize reliability of their electric motor plant machinery. The complimentary nature of the two technologies is important to understand. This webinar lays a foundation to enable the maintenance professional to plan and execute maintenance strategies that minimize costly unplanned downtime..
- Leslie Reed
- Megger Baker Instruments
Two Minute Tips
Motor Storage
Proper motor storage is critical if we hope to achieve normal life expectancy from our electric motors. Not only is proper motor storage important for good motor health, it may be required to maintain a warranty on motors that we purchase..
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
White Papers
The Wearable for Machine Health: Condition-Based Monitoring
Condition-based monitoring (CbM) is the Industry 4.0 equivalent of wearable fitness devices. With the explosion of connectivity comes the opportunity to observe the physical world like never before and to see physical processes in action, in real time, in fine detail. In industrial....
- Stuart Servis
- Analog Devices
Two Minute Tips
Motor Magnetic Center
Running a motor uncoupled will pull the motor rotor into a magnetic center, often marked on the shaft to ensure that the rotor is lined up on the magnetic center when it is coupled to the load. .
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Two Minute Tips
Keeping Track of Starts
Heat is often the final variable causing pre-mature aging and breakdown of your insulation system. Another component of your electric motor, overlooked for heat related failure is the rotor.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Two Minute Tips
Motor Base Installation Procedure
Adjustable motor bases and rails are available in a variety of sizes that accommodate most motors. These bases are an easy and great solution as they simplify installation and offer adjustments for alignment and tensioning..
- Mike Olszewski
- Reliability Concepts
