Babbitt bearings are used in critical applications like turbines, large motors, fans and blowers. They are used in power plants, military ships and in industrial manufacturing facilities. Pictured is a large mill drive that had a bearing failure. CMT removed, remanufactured, dressed the journal, installed and commissioned the motor all
— Voltage imbalance.: A 3.5% imbalance will drive a 25% temperature increase — Low and high voltage — Single phase of a three-phase machine — Lightning, surges and switching spikes — Ungrounded power systems — Loose electrical connections — Inverter settings — Restricted ventilation — Using the wrong lubricant and
City Machine Technologies, Inc. has been in operation since 1985 providing a variety of services to heavy industries throughout the United States and abroad. The electrical, mechanical, machining and lifting magnet capabilities of four highly specialized divisions combine to make us the single source solution for industrial repairs. CMT is
Large induction motors are referred to as the “workhorse of industry.” To keep those workhorses galloping along, remanufacturing is vital to production to offset cost and delivery. CMT remanufactures large induction motors to original specifications. All mechanical, electrical and component aspects are inspected and verified. CMT can keep your workhorse
Is your gearbox noisy, vibrating, leaking? There are many moving parts on a gearbox like gears, bearings, shafts, clutches and couplings. CMT can repair all gearboxes. Our capabilities include machine work, shafts, housing, bearing bores, NDT, babbitt bearings, assembly and testing.
What are the top tips to ensure motor life? Confirm you have the correct motor for the application and location. Read, understand and save a picture of the nameplate. Install and properly align the motor. Establish a preventative maintenance program. Relubricate with the correct type and amount of grease. And,
