Summer Shutdown Electric Motor Maintenance: A Central Ohio Plant Manager’s Guide
Summer shutdown electric motor maintenance is one of the most valuable investments a central Ohio plant can make all year. When production slows down during your scheduled summer downtime, you have a narrow window to address every motor, pump, and drive issue that has been quietly developing on the production floor. Miss that window, and […]
VFD Failures: Causes, Warning Signs, and Smart Fixes
Key Takeaways A VFD controls motor speed so equipment works only as hard as needed Most issues can be diagnosed and repaired faster and cheaper than full replacement Watch for warning signs like fault lights, erratic speed, tripping, or a burning smell Simple maintenance keeps drives cooler, cleaner, and more reliable If you are not […]
Regular maintenance is important to keep a variable frequency drive (VFD) operating efficiently and effectively.
Selecting the right type of VFD for the job is the first step. For outdoor applications such as oil and gas operations, irrigation, wastewater treatment and mineral extraction, the correct NEMA-rated enclosures should be specified to protect the VFD from dust, dirt and debris. Once installed, the VFD needs to be kept clean, especially in […]