Throughout the state of Louisiana, industries rely on a variety of types of Baldor electric motors to keep their operations going. These motors have been in use in heavy duty industrial applications, in hazardous facilities where moisture or dust may pose a problem for other motors, and in industries that operate around the clock and need their equipment to be up to the task.
While the choice of Baldor electric motors for these types of applications is a given, they still need to be correctly maintained and serviced to operate effectively and reliably. A small amount of time following the manufacturer’s recommendations for the specific motor in use is time well spent, and it can prevent motor failures and breakdowns that add to unscheduled downtime and productivity slumps.
Use the Correct Lubricant
All Baldor electric motors come with a manual that provides information for lubrication. This information is specific to the type of motor, as well as the use of the motor. For example, most of the electric motors sold by Baldor use a standard type of grease. This is, with most motors, Polyrex EM, which is being manufactured by Exxon Mobile.
Using another type of grease may not seem like an issue, but it can create problems with the correct lubrication of the motor. Grease that is not correctly matched to the motor can create leaks when the oil separates from the grease, reducing the effectiveness of the grease. The grease can also become hard and pack into the motor, eliminating any lubrication and leading to overheating and failure.
Consider the Application
For Louisiana industrial applications, the motor needs to be selected to operate within the system parameters. This means choosing the correct size of motor to allow for optimal operation and to prevent overloading the motor and decreasing the overall life cycle.
