--- title: What is Shaft Grounding? | AEGIS® Blog | Shaft Grounding description: Shaft Grounding | News and articles about AEGIS® Shaft Grounding Rings and other elements of electric motor reliability. --- [![Electro Static Technology](https://blog.est-aegis.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/public/images/electro-static-technology.svg "Electro Static Technology")](https://www.est-aegis.com/) [![Aegis](https://blog.est-aegis.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/public/images/Aegis.svg "Aegis")](https://www.est-aegis.com/) - [+1 866-738-1857](tel:+1%20866-738-1857) - [Products](https://www.est-aegis.com/products/) - [AEGIS® SGR – for motors under 500 HP/375 kW](https://www.est-aegis.com/product/sgr/) - [AEGIS® uKIT – for common NEMA/IEC frame size](https://www.est-aegis.com/product/sgr-ukit/) - [AEGIS® RPPR – for reactor recirculating pumps](https://www.est-aegis.com/rppr-resources/) - [AEGIS® EV and EVO Rings - for electric vehicles](https://www.est-aegis.com/product/ev-evo-rings/) - [AEGIS® PRO Series – for motors over 300 HP/225 kW](https://www.est-aegis.com/product/pro-series/) - [Shaft Voltage Testing and Accessories](https://www.est-aegis.com/product/mounting-accessories/) - [Online Product Catalog](https://catalog.est-aegis.com/) - [AEGIS® 2-Year Extended Warranty](https://www.est-aegis.com/product/extended-warranty/) - [Applications](https://www.est-aegis.com/applications/) - [Electric Vehicle Solutions](https://www.est-aegis.com/applications/electric-vehicle-solutions/) - [Food & Beverage](https://www.est-aegis.com/applications/food-beverage/) - [HVAC](https://www.est-aegis.com/applications/hvac/) - [Industrial & Chemical](https://www.est-aegis.com/applications/industrial-chemical/) - [Other Industries](https://www.est-aegis.com/applications/other-industries/) - [Power Generation & Renewable Energy](https://www.est-aegis.com/applications/power-generation-renewable-energy/) - [Transportation](https://www.est-aegis.com/applications/transportation/) - [Water Treatment](https://www.est-aegis.com/applications/water-treatment/) - [Bearing Protection](https://www.est-aegis.com/bearing-protection/) - [Shaft Voltage & Bearing Currents](https://www.est-aegis.com/bearing-protection/shaft-voltage-and-bearing-currents/) - [Fluting & Bearing Inspection](https://www.est-aegis.com/bearing-protection/fluting-and-bearing-inspection/) - [Best Practices & Installation](https://www.est-aegis.com/bearing-protection/best-practices-and-installation/) - [Resources](https://www.est-aegis.com/resources/) - [AEGIS® Bearing Protection Handbook](https://www.est-aegis.com/resources/handbook/) - [IEEE-841, Hazardous Locations, & AEGIS®](https://info.est-aegis.com/technical-codes-and-ieee-841-standards) - [Recorded Webinars Library](https://www.est-aegis.com/resources/recorded-webinars/) - [Installation Instructions](https://www.est-aegis.com/resources/installation-instructions/) - [Videos](https://www.est-aegis.com/resources/videos/) - [Technical Papers](https://www.est-aegis.com/resources/technical-papers/) - [Case Studies](https://www.est-aegis.com/resources/case-studies/) - [Specifying AEGIS®](https://www.est-aegis.com/resources/specifying-aegis/) - [Request Training](https://www.est-aegis.com/resources/training/) - [Product Sheets](https://www.est-aegis.com/resources/product-sheets/) - [About](https://www.est-aegis.com/about/) - [News](https://blog.est-aegis.com/) - [Tradeshows](https://www.est-aegis.com/about/tradeshows/) - [Blog](https://blog.est-aegis.com/) - [Where to Buy](https://www.est-aegis.com/where-to-buy/) - [Distributors](https://www.est-aegis.com/where-to-buy/distributors?type=Distributor) - [Trained Installers](https://www.est-aegis.com/where-to-buy/installers?type=Installer) - [Explosion Proof Installers](https://www.est-aegis.com/where-to-buy/installers?type=Explosion%20Proof%20Installer) - [Motors & Seals with AEGIS® Installed](https://www.est-aegis.com/where-to-buy/oems-with-aegis/) [Contact Us](https://www.est-aegis.com/contact/) - [+1 866-738-1857](tel:+1%20866-738-1857) ## Posts about Shaft Grounding:     [Home](https://www.est-aegis.com/) » Blog #   Blog [![Port crane](https://blog.est-aegis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_469356507.jpeg?width=365&name=AdobeStock_469356507.jpeg)](https://blog.est-aegis.com/prevent-motor-failures-with-advanced-shaft-grounding-rings?hsLang=en-us) ## [Shaft Grounding for Overhead Cranes](https://blog.est-aegis.com/prevent-motor-failures-with-advanced-shaft-grounding-rings?hsLang=en-us) Overhead cranes play a significant role in shipping and manufacturing, handling massive loads with... [Read More](https://blog.est-aegis.com/prevent-motor-failures-with-advanced-shaft-grounding-rings?hsLang=en-us) [![grounding ring](https://blog.est-aegis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/our-host.png?width=365&name=our-host.png)](https://blog.est-aegis.com/5-common-missteps-when-installing-aegis-rings-and-how-to-avoid-them?hsLang=en-us) ## [5 Common Missteps When Installing AEGIS Rings — and How to Avoid Them](https://blog.est-aegis.com/5-common-missteps-when-installing-aegis-rings-and-how-to-avoid-them?hsLang=en-us) *This article is guest written by [eMotors Direct](https://www.emotorsdirect.ca/), your trusted AEGIS Shaft Grounding Ring installer...* [Read More](https://blog.est-aegis.com/5-common-missteps-when-installing-aegis-rings-and-how-to-avoid-them?hsLang=en-us) [![grounding strap](https://blog.est-aegis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AEGIS-HF-Ground-Strap-3747161959.jpg?width=365&name=AEGIS-HF-Ground-Strap-3747161959.jpg)](https://blog.est-aegis.com/enhance-motor-reliability-with-the-right-accessories?hsLang=en-us) ## [Accessories to Improve Motor Reliability](https://blog.est-aegis.com/enhance-motor-reliability-with-the-right-accessories?hsLang=en-us) Electric motors are the backbone of practically every industry. From [HVAC systems](https://www.est-aegis.com/applications/hvac/) in commercial... [Read More](https://blog.est-aegis.com/enhance-motor-reliability-with-the-right-accessories?hsLang=en-us) [![preventing downtime in paper mills](https://blog.est-aegis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Large-Paper-Roll.jpg?width=365&name=Large-Paper-Roll.jpg)](https://blog.est-aegis.com/electrical-bearing-protection-in-pulp-paper-mills?hsLang=en-us) ## [Electrical Bearing Protection in Pulp and Paper Mills](https://blog.est-aegis.com/electrical-bearing-protection-in-pulp-paper-mills?hsLang=en-us) The [pulp and paper industry](https://www.est-aegis.com/applications/industrial-chemical/)is a vital sector of the global economy and produces essential... 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