Electric motors are important to many industrial, municipal and commercial operations. When the motors begin malfunctioning, facility managers face a difficult choice: Should they repair it or replace it?
Electric motors are important to many industrial, municipal and commercial operations. When the motors begin malfunctioning, facility managers face a difficult choice: Should they repair it or replace it?
While repairing the motor might appear to be an inexpensive and quick solution, the equipment’s long-term reliability and efficiency are in question because it may fail again in the future. Replacing the motor may be more expensive and time-consuming, but the equipment will likely last longer without failure than a repaired unit.
Before motor failure occurs, it is best to have a repair/replacement plan in place so that facility managers can make informed decisions about whether repair or replacement is appropriate. If and when a motor fails, the plan enables facility managers to make informed decisions about whether repair or replacement of the motor is appropriate without being blindsided by short-term aims (e.g., minimizing downtime). Consulting with your electric motor repair shop and electric motor vendors will provide valuable insight into application-specific issues that can be addressed, and resolution of issues can be designed out or modified in the repair process.
Key considerations for deciding between Electric motor Repair or Replacement
- Motor Design
- Motor Age
- Motor Size
- Repair Requirements
RPM is a leading company in the field of electric motor repair and replacement, so you know you’re getting an unbiased and comprehensive overview of all available options.
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