A motor has failed and production is waiting. The quickest answer might be a new motor, or it might be a repair. Without the right information it is hard to know which makes more sense.
The pressure to decide fast
When a line is down, there is a pull towards whichever option sounds fastest. But the fastest option on day one is not always the best one over the life of the equipment. A few questions can help you decide.
Questions worth asking
- What caused the failure? If the cause is not understood, a replacement motor can fail the same way as the old one.
- Is the motor still the right motor for the job? Sometimes a failure is a sign that the application has changed.
- What is the total cost? That includes the unit, the work, the downtime and any knock-on effects, not only the first price you are given.
- How long will each route take? Compare the time to a working motor, not just the time to a quote.
- What comes with it? Ask what guarantee applies to the work or the unit.
Why inspection comes first
A decision made without inspecting the failed motor is a guess. An inspection tells you what condition the motor is in and what went wrong, which is the information you need to compare repair against replacement fairly.
How EES Electro-Mechanical can help
We offer a free assessment. We collect your motor, dismantle and inspect it free of charge, and give you a quotation before any repair work begins. If you decide not to proceed, we return the unit free of charge. That gives you the facts before you commit.
We use OEM-equivalent parts and back our overhaul work with a 12-month guarantee. We are also an Official Stockist of Crompton Greaves Electric Motors, so if replacement is the better answer for your application, we can discuss that with you too.
Next step
See Electric Motor Repairs and Rewinds, or describe your motor in the quote form.
