Last week Baldor announced a new line of electric motors - energy efficient Large AC GPM Induction Motors. These motors are designed to be used for industrial applications such as pumps, fans, conveyors, and compressors. The new GPM product line is available in stock ratings 250 – 1000 Hp, 2300/4000 Volt, Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled, [...]
Electric Motor Storing Procedures PART 2... (see part 1) Motor windings must be kept clean and dry to prevent insulation degradation while the motor is in storage. If the storage area is not climate controlled, heating should be used to prevent condensation inside the motor. The winding temperature must be kept above the dewpoint (this [...]
When an electric motor is expected to be stored for an appreciable time before it is placed into service, certain steps should be taken to ensure that it will be suitable for operation when it is needed. The practical limitation we need to recognize is that much of. what we do when putting a motor [...]
In one way or another, electric motors are very crucial part of almost every industrial or manufacturing operation. Whether you produce food and beverages, paper, motor parts, etc, if your electric motors fail, production is at a standstill, and it's not a question of if, but when. Due to wear and tear, electric motors are [...]
Packaged with each new pump are operating instructions and repair parts list. When experiencing a pump failure, check installation to see if pump has been installed according to manufacturer instructions. Pump installation isn't always obvious. Call Priest Electric if you need professional pump installation or repair. A very high percentage of calls we get regarding [...]
Electric motors are very crucial in the proper running of machinery in any industrial setting. Whether you produce food and beverages, paper, motor parts, etc, the machinery in your facility should always operate at peak performance. However, due to wear and tear, electric motors are bound to breakdown, at one time or another. These motors [...]
Machine shops, also known as “back shops”, played a major role in the Industrial revolution. These shops produced parts that were used to create the industrial machines, used in factories at the time. Today, thousands if not millions of items we use everyday for our employment, comfort, or enjoyment, all started out in a machine [...]
Priest Electric was asked to restore to full working order an old air raid siren from the Mountain Home Air Force Base. Check out the before and after with a video clip of the siren in action. Air Raid Siren Before: Air Raid Siren After: Hear the siren in action! [jwplayer [...]
Priest Electric Offers submersible pumps and motors with an extensive list of options for well pumping equipment systems. Advanced engineering designs from pump manufacturers combined with our experience, will ensure that you pumps will offer long term performance. We can help you identify the correct diameters, voltage, speeds, and conditions for maximum performance. We have [...]
Is new always better? Most people probably think so, and in most case they are probably right. But in many industries, a repaired or refurbished product can work just as good as new, and sometimes, they work even better. Click Here For details of a recent EASA study that compared re-furbished electric motors vs. new. [...]