As 2017 comes to a close, and we work on our new year’s resolutions consider preventative maintenance. Preventive maintenance is extremely important to the long term health of any equipment. A broken machine is always an unwanted expense. There are costs due to unplanned downtime, lost production, and the cost of repairs. A scheduled maintenance […]
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Stop problems before they start with predictive maintenance
Critical equipment can benefit from good planning. Case in point, predictive maintenance programs save money and downtime. Predictive maintenance programs are designed to head off problems before they start. Certified technicians can tailor a plan to suit your needs and budget, while allowing the maximum up-time of your equipment. Predictive maintenance programs have the ability […]
HVAC companies: We can help with your HVAC repairs
CMT can help with your HVAC repairs, such as new shafts, impellers, alignment and dynamic balancing of commercial and industrial fans and blowers and air handling units. Established in 1985, CMT offers a number of maintenance and production-related services and capabilities. To provide the fastest turnaround for our customers, we operate 24/7/365. Our field service […]
Cakes aren’t the only things that need baked!
An important piece of shop equipment is the baking/curing oven. It is used for two main purposes: the drying out of wet motor components and the curing of varnish. When a motor is disassembled for inspection, often the electrical components are pressure washed. Since electric motors and water don’t like each other, the components must […]
Ramping up for the summer season
The sun is out. The mercury is rising. That only means one thing: Summer is around the corner. A local country club sent in their 10 horsepower pool pump motor to be inspected before its upcoming pool season. CMT dismantled, cleaned and inspected all parts and tested the circuits to ensure it was working properly. […]
Tips and tricks of the trade: Extending the life of a lifting magnet
Extend the operating life of a lifting magnet with these few tips. Inspections Always using your magnet? Put a monthly inspection at the top of your list. Just using your magnet a couple times a day or week? Inspect it quarterly. What to look for? Cracks in any of the major components or in any […]
Motor rewinds with dip and bake are cost effective measures
The rewind of an industrial electric motor can often be an effective cost measure for a customer. When excessive heat causes damage or failure of a motor’s insulation system, there is no need to run out and buy a new motor. Motor rewinding gets the motor back in good working order without the high cost […]
How do you keep magnets safely within their designed operating range?
Simply by paying strict attention to the magnet’s duty cycle. Duty cycle is the time the magnet is in use. More specifically, duty cycle is the percentage of time a magnet is to receive its rated voltage in any 10-minute period. Most magnets are designed to operate at a 50 percent or 75 percent duty […]
Surge testing provides comprehensive motor winding analysis
Electric motors can and do fail while in service. If motors are not monitored on a frequent basis, a failure can lead to a forced outage. Such outages are often very costly production stopping events. In order to maximize service life, a motor can be inspected with an instrument known as a Static Motor Analyzer, […]