Motors are often designed for specialty work and many are found in public utility power generation plants. This example may resemble a flying saucer at first look, but in fact is a purpose-built 2500 HP motor designed to drive a low-speed circulating water pump. These motors are part of a permanent installation and can be […]
Laser measurements for accuracy
A Coordinate Measuring Machine (or CMM) has many different uses within the apparatus service industry. Component parts can be measured to insure dimensional correctness. A CMM can also be used to verify the accuracy of the critical fits of a motor. Some examples of this would be the flatness of a motor mounting flange, the […]
What’s a journal bearing?
Simply put, a journal bearing is a shaft or journal rotating in a bearing. The shaft rotates in the bearing with a layer of lubricant separating the two parts. Because journal bearings are designed to reduce load friction, they are often used when the load is light and the motion is continuous. With a journal […]
High volume repairs cost effective for steel mill motors
Many steel mills utilize specialty DC motors as part of their operation. These motors drive the rolling tables that move red-hot steel slabs through the rolling mills. The rolling mills then reduce the steel slabs to thin finished steel coils, ready to be sold to customers. Depending on the rolling operation, several hundred motors may […]
Grapple for sale
Manufacturer: Young Corporation Model: L0100 C Capacity: 1 cubic yard Weight: 3900 pounds Standard Features: Grapple (1) remanufactured grapple less hydraulic rotation motor and drive gear Unit has been completely rebuilt Cylinders have new packing New hoses, pins, bushings and keeper plates Grapple is in stock. Ready for immediate shipment. Call […]