This Easter weekend, CMT’s quick response and efficient service were again demonstrated when a power generation plant had a 700 HP Coal Pulverizer motor fail during operation. With no spare available, the motor was removed and sent to CMT for evaluation and emergency repair. Working around the clock through the holiday weekend, CMT’s technicians performed […]
Lifting magnets transport steel and scrapped vehicles in industry
A lifting magnet does exactly what it says: it’s an electromagnet that can pick up or lift metal objects. A lifting magnet has magnetic properties in its electrified coil and is normally attached to a crane. The crane then positions the magnet above the objects and the magnet is energized. Lifting magnets vary in size. […]
Major repairs performed New Year’s Eve holiday weekend minimized downtime for public utility company
The CMT 24/7/365 service policy was demonstrated again this New Year’s Holiday weekend when a 3000 HP motor from a power plant was removed from service, and sent in for emergency evaluation and repair. This was a time critical situation for the customer. The motor was more than 40 years old and had experienced a […]
Specialty equipment repaired for power generation plants
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 […]