In Space, No One Can Hear Your Bearings Fail
We recently came across a remarkable video about bearing failure due to electrical damage. But...
Posts about Shaft Grounding (2):
Protecting VFD Driven Motors in Steel Mills
VFDs Improve Process Control and Reduce Energy Costs
According to the American Iron and Steel...
Preventing Downtime and Spoilage in Paper Mills
Protect Pulp and Paper Plant Motors from VFD-Caused Bearing Failure and Prevent Downtime
If You Sell Drives, It's Smart to Recommend Motors with Shaft Grounding
Variable frequency drive users look to drive manufacturers and reps not only for quality products...
Case Study: Making Motors Last at Time & Life Building in NYC
Testing VFD driven motors for shaft voltage identifies potential bearing damage risk and avoids...
Shaft Grounding is Key in Sustainable Building
AEGIS Rings have worked for years to improve reliability and sustainable operatuion of HVAC and...
The Larger the Motor, the Greater the Cost of Bearing Failure
Using variable frequency drives (VFDs or inverters) to control the speed of motors large and small...
UL Approval for AEGIS® Grounding Rings for Hazardous Environments
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has an approved set of procedures for installing AEGIS shaft...
What is the coating on the shaft when a Carbon Block Brush is used?
A highly resistive glaze may form on brush surface, requiring periodic cleaning. This is sometimes...