If an overhead crane is critical equipment used within your shop, you should consider investing in an overhead crane inspection program. Here are three benefits to consider: Reduces Unplanned Downtime Failing to perform overhead crane inspections leads to unplanned overhead crane repairs. This is the reality of any industrial business where an overhead crane is used frequently. A comprehensive inspection, covering all aspects of the crane including the operating controls, motor and load brakes, hooks, wire ropes and chains, suspension mechanisms, and support structures can greatly reduce t
An ultrasonic cleaning unit has many benefits when used by an electric motor repair shop. Since it works by submerging parts in a tank with cleaning solution, and then bombards them with high frequency sound waves, it easily loosens and removes contaminants from the parts. Here are some other benefits of using an ultrasonic cleaning unit: Reduces Cleaning Time of Parts Ultrasonic cleaning equipment is faster, more efficient and does a better job with hard to clean parts such as armatures, wound rotors, stators, induction rotors, clutch and brake coils, field frames, or synchronous coils for
Tekwell Services is proud to announce that they have purchased a new custom-designed Stoelting Lewis Ultrasonic Cleaning Unit to enhance Tekwell’s in shop electric motor repair service offerings for customers. This unit uses high frequency sound waves and a cleaning solution to clean and remove contaminants from parts and saves a lot of time in the process. Parts such as armatures, wound rotors, synchronous coils, field frames, stators, induction rotors, clutch and brake coils can be cleaned in a fraction of the time used previously and with better results. The unit can handle part
An ultrasonic cleaning unit works by submerging objects or parts to be cleaned in a tank with cleaning solution. Then the submerged parts are bombarded with high frequency sound waves which vibrate and create bubbles in the cleaning solution which easily removes contaminants from them. Ultrasonic cleaning equipment is fast, efficient and does a better job with parts such as armatures, wound rotors, stators, induction rotors, clutch and brake coils, field frames, or synchronous coils during electric motor repair. Why Does Ultrasonic Cleaning Work Better Than Other Methods? Ul
Horizontal and vertical pump motors essentially serve the same function, moving fluids from one place to another, but there are several differences in how they operate and situations where they work best. Floorspace Requirement Horizontal pumps take up anywhere from 2 to 3 times more floorspace than a similar capacity vertical inline pump. Since vertical inline pumps are typically part of the piping system, they can be suspended as part of the overhead pipes and require far less floorspace (if any) as a result. Horizontal pumps also require the fluid to change direction in order to flow i
Last month, Tekwell Services announced the purchase of several GE Ultra Series low voltage vertical pump motors. But what is a vertical pump motor and how is it different than the more common horizontal pump motor? This month’s blog posts explore this topic. What is a Vertical Inline Pump? The most common type of vertical inline pump is a centrifugal pump. These pumps are commonly used to circulate low viscosity fluids (mainly water) for pipe systems that require pressurization. These vertically oriented shafts typically are integrated as part of the piping system, meaning that the intake
Tekwell Services is proud to announce that they have added General Electric’s new low voltage vertical pump motors–the Ultra Series–to their inventory as part of Tekwell’s industrial electric motor asset management program. The Ultra Series of vertical pump motors have made numerous improvements to increase operational efficiency and reliability, to increase thrust capability, as well as implements a new advanced and patented cooling system which results in a 30 degrees Celsius reduction in bearing temperature which leads to an extended bearing life. These vertical pump motor
There are a lot of shops that provide industrial pump repair services. But how do you find a good one for your needs? What are the qualities of an excellent industrial pump repair shop? If you missed What to Look for in an Industrial Pump Repair Shop – Part 1, go back and read it now. Understand How Industrial Pumps are Used in Different Industries Different fluids and chemical compositions create problems and challenges unique to that particular use for the pump. Water might be handled differently if it is being processed in a city water treatment plant than it would when using an indus
Several of Tekwell Services’ technicians have recently completed SKF’s Machine Inspector Training. SKF selected Tekwell Services because the company is one of 50 SKF Certified Rebuilder service centers in the U.S., a certification met only by achieving and maintaining the highest standards of quality, process, cleanliness and organization within their service center. This certification is maintained through rigorous, periodic audits of Tekwell’s facilities and procedures. The SKF Machine Inspector Certification training was an intensive three-day, hands-on program that focused on deve
Detailed Documentation and Record Keeping An excellent industrial electric motor asset management program keeps detailed records, preferably in a database the can be easily accessed. You need to know everything about your electric motor: specifications, hours in service, operational data, details about any repairs or services made for the motor, and any other information that may be helpful for someone pulling it back to active duty. Fast Response Time and Delivery of Asset When Needed Your industrial electric motor asset management program is supported by a knowledgeable staff who are on c