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How to extend the service life of an electric motor?
The life cycle of an electric motor will be longer or shorter depending on how it is cared for. If we do not carry out proper maintenance, they are likely to break down much sooner than expected.
ELECTRIC MOTORS IN INDUSTRY
Industry currently consumes about 40% of the electricity produced worldwide, two thirds of which is used by electric motors. For industry, the electric motor is essential; much of the development and progress in recent decades would not have been possible without it.
Given their importance and the recognized priority of achieving energy efficiency, the use of this type of motors is an excellent way for the balanced and sustainable development of the industrial sector. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure their efficiency in order to achieve safer, smarter and more environmentally friendly operations in the future.
There are many types of electric motors. One of the most common is the alternating current (AC) induction motor, which represent more than 90% of industrial drives, due to their constructive advantages and operational simplicity.They allow the operation of trains, automobiles, compressors, pumping systems, conveyor belts, material handling units, among others. In short, they play a fundamental role in the productivity of industrial companies.
THE SERVICE LIFE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS
The life cycle of an electric motor will be longer or shorter depending on how it is cared for. If we do not carry out proper maintenance, they are likely to break down much sooner than expected. This maintenance must be constant, so that repairs can be scheduled when necessary, avoiding interruptions in their operation, which can then lead to major problems.
They present characteristic failure modes that can be detected and analyzed with technologies specifically developed for the analysis of electric motors, find out what these electromechanical problems may be.
MONITORING AND FAULT DETECTION IN ELECTRIC MOTORS
At Preditec, we are very familiar with the techniques available for electric motor monitoring and fault detection, including vibration analysis, current analysis, thermography or ultrasound. We can help you to extend the lifetime of your electric motors. For more information, please feel free to contact us at any time.
You will also be able to get more information if you sign up for the course of course on predictive maintenance techniques for electric motors, we are waiting for you!
