13 common causes of motor failure

What to look for and how to improve asset uptime Motors are used everywhere in industrial environments and they are becoming increasingly complex and technical, sometimes making it a challenge to keep them running at peak performance. It’s important to remember that the causes of motor and drive issues are not confined to a single domain of expertise–both mechanical and electrical issues can lead to motor failure–and being armed with the right knowledge can mean the difference between costly downtime and improved asset uptime. Winding insulation breakdown and bearing wear…

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How to Select the Right Metal Detector for Your Food Facility’s Needs

Protecting your customers and brand is one of the most important functions a food manufacturer performs. To do so requires selecting the right inspection equipment and maintaining an effective, verifiable inspection program. Metal detection is an efficient and relatively inexpensive method of protecting your customers and brands. While price, delivery, and other commercial considerations are important, understanding the following points will enable you to choose the best metal detector for your needs: Primary detection function: Food or equipment safety. Characteristics of products to be inspected. Sensitivity target for each metal…

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