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…

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…

The Rocky Mount Electric Motor shop floor where electric motors are serviced.

A New Addition: Service for Electric Motors Gets Even Better

When electric motors break down, we know our customers need them repaired as soon as possible. One of the worst possibilities for any operation is extended downtime. We have always strived to provide the fastest, most reliable service in the industry of electric motors. Our new addition allows us to do this more efficiently. Better…

A worker diagnosing common electric motor problems.

Common Electric Motor Problems and their Solutions

Rocky Mount Electric Motor provides not only electric motors for sale, but also a team with decades of experience who are on your side when you need us most. We know electric motors and the solutions to any problem they may face. Some of these common electric motor problems include: 1. Overheating Every motor generates…

An exterior photograph of Rocky Mount Electric Motor with one of their trucks pulling an electric motor on a trailer.

We’re Expanding

Our addition is starting to take place. The new 30-foot tall building will have a 10-ton bridge crane, 2-ton bridge crane and several smaller jib cranes. We need the extra space and this will allow us to work on larger units with ease.

The team at Rocky Mount Electric Motor standing for a photo for small business month.

RMEM “Small Business of the Month”

In February of this year Rocky Mount Electric Motor was chosen as small business of the month by the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce. All of the business chosen were celebrated recently at the Small Business Celebration held at Rocky Mount Mills. In the picture are the staff of RMEM along with some of the…

Rocky Mount Electric Motor accepting their certificate of safety achievement from NCDOL.

Gold Award for Safety — Third Year

Rocky Mount Electric Motor received the “Gold Award” for Safety given by the North Carolina Department of Labor for the third year in a row. To qualify for the award the companies LTIR and RIR must be below the industry average. In fact RMEM has a perfect safety record which is a tribute to the…

A tablet displaying a quality management system within an electric motor service company.

Quality Management System

We are excited about our new Quality Management software. The new computerized systems allows employees to document the repair process step by step including pictures. It also has preset criteria and tolerances to standardize work and ensure quality workmanship. Another great feature is reference tools accessible with a touch of the finger. We have always…