Have you had issues with motors that are stored in your facility? Have you experienced poor meg readings and/or bearing issues? Here are some tips for keeping your motors running optimally:
- If your motor is in an ambient above 140ºF, it should be in an enclosed ventilated area.
- Does the temperature of your motor get below an ambient below 40ºF? Heaters should be installed and energized.
- Is the area your motor is in experiencing large swings in temperatures? You could be collecting moisture.
- Rotate shafts bi-monthly.
- Megger motors bi-yearly.
- Grease ball bearing motors yearly.
- Sleeve Bearing motors: Install oil while in storage and drain when moving.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call your Account Manager, or call 217-428-6621
Decatur Industrial Electric offers storage for motors and the staging of new motors for projects!