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6 Ways to Improve Electric Motor Lubrication for Better

As the "life blood" of your plant's operation electric motors require special lubrication considerations The theoretical design life of an electric motor is 20 years or more Yet many tens of thousands of industrial electric motors end up in the trash pile prematurely This results in an enormous loss for industries across the board

Bearing Design for Electric Motors

As the development of more efficient electric motors continues to keep pace with upcoming regulations it is important to ensure that all the components are engineered to the latest specifications including the bearings Tony Synnott UK Engineering Manager for QIBR Europe explains how bearing design is affecting electric motor performance and reliability

Making the right motor decision: Rewind

Dec 01 2014Before repairing an existing motor it is important to know the cost of repair compared to the cost of a new motor says Burgess "After the EPAct law effective in 1997 and the EISA law effective in 2010 motor efficiency requirements have changed tremendously Today's motors are much more efficient than motors built in previous years

Lubrication Advice for Electric Motor Bearings

In itself lubrication has many advantages reducing friction protecting surfaces from rust during idle periods transferring heat and protecting the bearing from dirt This is why when you get a system in place which works lubrication will prolong the life of your electric motor bearings Compatibility

Electric Motor Bearing Greasing Basics

Electric motor bearing greasing requires the motor to be de-energized during the procedure The result is reduced risk of excess grease entering the electric motor stator due to Couetti Flow and reduced viscosity due to heat Combined with safety issues proper lubrication can maintain the electric motor

TIMKEN SINGLE

Failure to adhere to manufacturers' lubrication specification can lead to premature bearing damage and costly downtime • Over-lubricating can damage the electric motor windings LUBRICATION POINTS • Drive and non-drive ends of the motor Note: It is important to install a grease trap or grease relief at the bearing positions to avoid over

Lubrication Advice for Electric Motor Bearings

In itself lubrication has many advantages reducing friction protecting surfaces from rust during idle periods transferring heat and protecting the bearing from dirt This is why when you get a system in place which works lubrication will prolong the life of your electric motor bearings Compatibility

Bearing Failure: Lubrication

Feb 27 2017Lubrication is an integral part all machinery in which anything that involve motion such as bearings need lubricant and lubrication activities According to a variety of studies improper lubrication tops the list for bearing failures where it accounts for 36% followed by poor fitting at 16% while 14% is led by contamination problems and

New Polyurea Grease Prolongs Life of Electric Motors

Responding to customer requests for an electric motor grease with a polyurea thickener Lubrication Engineers Inc introduced Monolec Extend EM Grease (1282) The new grease helps bearings run cooler and last longer increases motor efficiency by decreasing drag and offers excellent mechanical stability for a long service life – even in high

Proper Lubrication and Success Stories e

Bearing Related Motor Replacement Down 90% Results This combined solution reduced bearing related motor replacement at this plant by up to 90% A typical mill replacing 15 to 30 motors a year can reduce electric motor replacement and save up to $400 000 in motor-related costs Chesterton Lubri-Cup™˜Automatic Lubricant

Guide to Electric Motor Bearing Lubrication

The proper lubrication of electric motor bearings is essential to maintaining them in peak operating condition and ultimately in reducing unnecessary downtime This bulletin for ExxonMobil customers is intended to serve as a practical guide to the proper lubrication of electric motor

Electric Motor Ball Bearings Types Options

Most electric motors in industrial facilities consist of rolling element bearings either ball bearings or roller bearings Electric Motor Ball Bearings Types Options 06/29/2016 The shields help to retain the lubrication into the bearing chamber The balls are re-lubricated with packed grease by the slinger which feeds the inner race

Plant Engineering

Jun 15 2006Managing a lubrication program is more than just finding the right oil It also means managing that oil from delivery to storage to program management Ted Naman Technical Services Product Coordinator ConocoPhillips Lubricants Conoco Brand discussed some of the storage and lubrication management issues with PLANT ENGINEERING

Automatic relubrication device

AERZEN relubrication devices lubricate the bearings of electric motors automatically and dosed with the correct grease quantity according to manufacturer's specifications Time intervals are possible up to 36 months This allows a permanent and economical operation of all packaged units made by Aerzen

Rolling bearings and seals in electric motors and generators

1 Rolling bearings in electric machines Design requirements Speed Operating speed influences both bearing and lubricant life Size cage design lubrication clearance and seal type must be considered when choosing the bearing Fixed speed In an induction motor the number of poles and its supply frequency determine the speed

Plant Engineering

Sep 11 2017One way to limit to the amount of time and resources spent on maintenance is to invest in quality bearings Good bearings can keep your application running smoothly while lasting longer than poorly-made or ill-fitting parts Bearing failure accounts for over 50% of all electric motor breakdowns

The Three Mistakes of Bearing Lubrication

Ok the real reason to optimize bearing lubrication is to extend the life of bearings by making sure they have the right amount of grease but not too much When everything is running according to plan lube-technicians will spend less time greasing bearings that do not need it

Plant Engineering

Nov 03 2016Lubrication issues are one of the primary causes of bearing failures Bearing lubrication should be put at the top of the list of maintenance concerns The proper storage handling and dispensing along with education and analysis need to be a part of the maintenance department's lubrication reliability goals

Rolling Bearings in Traction Motors

Bearing types In traction motors the following bearings are used for the support of electric drives: deep groove ball bearings four point contact bearings as a special solution or project-specific requirement cylindrical roller bearings All bearings of the basic design have normal tolerances PN

Friction and Lubrication of Large Tilting

2 Lubrication Systems of Large Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings 2 1 Bath Lubrication with Internal or External Cooling Systems Usual methods of lubrication of large thrust bearings did not change much since they were first invented—in vertical shaft machines it is natural to arrange a bath lubrication with the pads immersed in oil

Improving Electric Motor Lubrication Policies

No there's not a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow Motors move your plant As such it's impossible to run a reliable factory without reliable electric motors Proper lubrication is your most controllable proactive mechanical maintenance strategy for assuring reliable trouble-free energy-efficient motor operation

Get your bearings: Electric motor lubrication 101

How often your facility's electric motors should be lubricated—and how much lubricant they should receive—depends on several factors When you're considering electric motor lubrication frequency and quantity take into account the following: Is the lubricant grease or oil? Is the bearing type sleeve ball or roller? If it is a ball bearing is the enclosure open shielded or sealed?

Electric motors

And since 40% to 70% of motor failures are related to bearings it's no surprise that high-quality bearings are key for reliable motors Another crucial factor for electric motors is energy efficiency This too is highly influenced by bearing selection But choosing the right bearings alone isn't enough

Special knowledge The element that rolls the bearing

sidered a good operational lifetime for bearings in a fan motor today 110 000 operating hours or more are expected Lubricants for rolling bearings from Klber Lubrication Taking care of bearings worldwide Klber Lubrication meets these requirements by developing new innovative speciality lubricants and offering customeroriented