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How to Store Electric Motors

May 3, 2023/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Lynn Dreisilker

Are you storing electric motors for temporary or indefinite use? Proper storage for electric motors is essential for your equipment. In the long term, properly storing your motor can help maintain its performance and reduce repair costs. Dreisilker, with over 68 years of experience in electric motor repair, provides a motor storage program so you don’t have to worry about storing your motors on your own.

When it comes to storing electric motors, there are several important components to consider. Specifically, proper environment and bearing maintenance.

The Environment of your Electric Motor Storage

It’s critical to make sure the environment where you store your electric motor is kept at optimal conditions.

Climate control

Humidity and temperature vary by type of motor, but in general it should be stored in a temperature-controlled space that is not too humid. Temperature fluctuations caused by constant naturally occurring heating and cooling cycles should also be avoided.

Threat of contamination

Electric motors should be stored in a clean environment in order to prevent contamination to the motor. Taking the extra step of covering the motor in a cardboard box or a tarp can prevent dust and other contaminants entering the electric motor.

Rodent control

Rodents such as mice or squirrels are known to cause havoc on many things, such as electric motors. Ensuring that the space where you store your electric motors is critical so that you don’t have any unexpected chewed wires or contamination from rodents nesting in your motors.

Bearing Maintenance for Electric Motor Storage

Another important factor in storing your electric motor is turning the bearings regularly. Bearing maintenance helps prevent the formation of rust, which can lead to a complete failure of the system. This can be accomplished by hand, but if you don’t want to take that approach, Dreisilker’s motor storage program can turn the bearings for you as part of our storage cycle.

When Should you Store a Spare Electric Motor?

There are many factors that go into deciding whether or not you should keep a spare electric motor on hand. Some factors include how common the motor is, how critical the motor is to your operations, and cost of a spare. Check out our guide here:

The bottom line is that properly storing electric motors is one of the most important factors in making sure that your machinery is safe and runs smoothly. Dreisilker’s motor storage program provides a service for turning bearings during storage and protection from atmospheric contaminants, so you don’t have to worry about storing electric motors on your own. With the help of Dreisilker’s motor storage program, the longevity of your motor and its performance can be maintained and repair costs can be saved.”

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