A manager and engineer perform electric motor maintenance on a large industrial electric motor.

Electric Motor Maintenance Procedures

Those working with electric motors know that when it comes to maintaining the life of your equipment, electric motor maintenance best helps to reduce the chance of failure. Further, it improves the safety of your system. And, it helps to lower any downtime that you face because of any potential problems. We at Rocky Mount…

An industrial electric motor sits upright atop a large, white metal industrial installation.

Empowering Industries: Professional Electric Motor Installation and Removal

Proper electric motor installation jump starts businesses that need power and precision. In the bustling world of industrial operations, the smooth functioning of electric motors plays a pivotal role. From powering assembly lines to driving complex machinery, electric motors are the unsung heroes of manufacturing and production. Rocky Mount Electric Motor offers any business installation,…

Electric motors of various sizes lie upright in a wooden case.

How Do Electric Motor Vibrations Harm Your Operation?

No matter where electric motor vibrations happen within an electric motor system, they can cause problems. Electric motors operate under a variety of conditions that often require them to operate long-term. Vibration, no matter how small, typically results in future problems when not addressed. And, over time, it may even develop into a worse vibration…

Two electric motors sit on a pallet in a production factory.

How Does Thermal Imaging for Electric Motors Work?

Electrical problems can come in many forms. What seems like an issue with a motor may actually be an issue with the motor control center, or the wiring connecting the motor. Often, isolating these problems can be difficult. Thermal imaging helps discover problems fast. Operating a thermal imaging system while your electric motor runs highlights…

A man performs predictive maintenance by using a lubrication tool to ensure electric motor lubrication is done correctly.

How Often is Electric Motor Lubrication Necessary?

Through electric motor lubrication, bearings maintain a longer lifespan. This knowledge is generally well known. However, without a proper maintenance plan in place, operations may not know how often it becomes necessary. Improper lubrication of parts puts any component part on the fast track toward failure. So, those operating electric motors need to ensure they…

An AC motor on the floor of Rocky Mount Electric Motor Company, waiting to receive AC motor maintenance.

Why is Electric Motor Predictive Maintenance Important?

Technicians all over know that discussions around electric motor predictive maintenance happen more and more with each passing year. A practice that different industries now utilize more than ever, its importance seems irrefutable to the business of electric motors. At Rocky Mount Electric Motor, we regularly provide these services for the excellent benefits they provide.…

A close up of an electric motor that has received laser alignment for perfect operation.

What are the benefits of laser alignment for electric motors?

Operations often talk about laser alignment for electric motors and how essential it is. Alignment seems like a straightforward concept, but it often requires very precise measurements. And, these measurements often can only be achieved through specialized measuring tools. When dealing with component parts that constantly move, they need to stay aligned to avoid a…

A mechanic moves an electric motor to prepare it for vibration analysis.

Stay Ahead of Downtime with Electric Motor Vibration Analysis

When motors run consistently for long periods of time, electric motor vibration analysis becomes key to maintaining their health. Often operating parts at impressive speeds, motors move too quickly for us to notice where problems lie. By the time you hear or see an issue that has occurred, the discovery comes much too late before…

Close-up of an iron industrial motor that lies on a table ready for predictive maintenance work.

Predictive Maintenance Services: Motor Protection through Prediction

With the idea of predictive maintenance services still newer to some businesses, it is important to help those businesses understand what it is and the benefits that it offers. Most electric motor operations likely find the idea of preventative maintenance common knowledge. However, as technology for industrial equipment advances, so do the techniques involved in…