Maintaining DC motors: preventive maintenance maximizes uptime while controlling costs

摘要

Maintenance crews strive to reduce maintenance costs and manage their workloads more effectively. Since DC machines require more attention than their AC counterparts, DC maintenance can help achieve both goals. Time-saving tips include changing brushes, checking winding insulation with a megohmmeter, and machining commutators in place. Knowing when to perform this maintenance is the key.