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5 factors you need to consider when choosing an electric motor repair supplier

Posted by IndustryNet on Wednesday, August 16, 2017

100000089businessman2606506960720GEARSAccording to IndustryNet's recent report on electric motor suppliers, there are 755 electric motor companies employing 32,828 individuals nationally. Sales in the industry topped $15 billion last year alone. Given the enormous size of this industrial sector, it can be difficult narrow down the options and pick the right electric motor repair supplier.

Here are several factors manufacturers should consider before making a final decision:

1. Motor size

Lifting and properly repairing large motors requires special handling and equipment. Red Stick Armature Works, Inc., based in St. Francisville, LA specializes in exactly this kind of work. Red Stick's HeatTek Vacuum Pressure Impregnation System (VPI) is the largest in the state and one of the few in the United States.

2. Testing capabilities

Testing the core prior to rewinding saves time and money. Headquartered in Norman, OK, Evans Enterprises, Inc. knows that no company wants to waste time and money re-winding a bad core. Their core loss testing procedure ensures that the stripping oven does not affect the core's integrity and that the core is worth re-winding.

3. Design engineers

Sometimes, motor failure is due to poor design. Electric Motors & Drives, Inc. offers complete engineering for both AC and DC motors in their Anderson, SC facility. Rather than repair the same problem multiple times, EMD's experienced engineers offer re-design proposals that will lower equipment maintenance costs.

4. Preventative measuresHoughtonInternationalMotorAlternatorRepair

Approximately 750 companies nationwide can repair electric motors. Not all of them can evaluate facilities and equipment to ensure that they do not fail again. Mid-Ohio Electric Company is committed to providing complete field testing services. Located in Columbus, OH, Mid-Ohio will not only repair motors on site, but perform vibration analyses, consult with plant managers regarding appropriate motor operating conditions, and perform predictive maintenance programs.

5. Accreditations

Appropriate accreditations indicate that a company has the most up-to-date training. The first place to check a company's competency is the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB not only provides accreditation, but it maintains a database of complaints against any given business and shares information regarding potential business scams. The Electro-Mechanical Authority (EASA) is an international association spanning 63 countries that also provides accreditation, along with education, training, and current resources, to its members. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) develops and publishes international, market-relevant standards that ensure the quality of a product or service.

For more information

The company examples included here are just a few of the hundreds of electric motor repair suppliers listed on IndustryNet. Whether you're looking to obtain a quote or searching for accurate information on potential partners and providers in the electric motor repair industry (and beyond), starting your free search on IndustryNet will help get your project moving forward.

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