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How to ensure you get a good quality motor repair

With growing financial and supply chain pressures, repairing a motor is an increasingly viable alternative to replacement. But for a repaired motor to perform as well as – or even better than – when it was new, it is essential that you get a quality repair. Karl Metcalfe, Technical Support at the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT), explains what to look for when commissioning a repair.

04/09/2023 10:36:33

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There are several ways that a poor-quality motor repair can impact a business. First, there could be issues with the energy efficiency of a badly repaired motor, leading to unnecessary
increases in costs. However, if repaired well, a motor should be at least as efficient as when it was new. This was demonstrated by a study carried out by the AEMT
and the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA), which confirmed that higher efficiency IE3 units are unaffected by a repair that uses good practice procedures.

A motor that has not been well
repaired can be prone to early failure. Winding faults can lead to premature insulation breakdown, while poorly fitted bearings can fail sooner than expected. If these faults occur, the cost of
unintended downtime could be massive.

There are ways to identify a good quality repair, and this can start before the repairer even sets eyes on the motor.

Read the full article in DPA's September issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.