AC/DC Motor Repair

What Can Lead Your AC Motor to Fail?

Unless you have professional training in working with AC motors, it’s best for you not to crack open your motor and try to diagnose it – or repair it – yourself. One of the most common issues that arise with an AC motor is problems with the winding and brushes. Only a professional machine shop like the team at AES is truly well-equipped to handle such issues. In terms of what causes an AC motor to fail in the first place, overheating is one of the most common culprits. AC motors are designed to work best within a certain temperature threshold. If this temperature limit is exceeded, then the winding insulation can start to break down. Dirt and moisture infiltration are other common issues which can contribute towards eventual motor failure, as well.

Some Causes of DC Motor Failure

Like other types of motors, DC motors depend upon many moving parts in order to generate the torque necessary to operate connected machinery. With so many moving parts in play, it’s inevitable that some components will wear and eventually fail over time. One of the most common issues with DC motors is worn brushes. Once the brushes wear to the point that they’re no longer making sufficient contact with the commutator, a DC motor can no longer produce torque. Another common issue which can slow a DC motor down is motor bearings, which have become defective. Other potential causes for DC motor failure include improper installation to begin with, along with the negative impacts of dirt and moisture infiltration over time.

AC/DC Motor Repair with AES

AES has a complete machine shop, and a repair team that’s specifically dedicated to repairing, rewinding, and rebuilding AC/DC motors and servo motors of all shapes and sizes. In fact, we’ve developed a proven strategy for accurately diagnosing and repairing all sorts of electric motors, which includes the following:

Machine Work

Unlike some repair groups, we do all of our machine work in-house; we never subcontract or outsource anything when it comes to serving our electric motor clients’ needs. Our setup includes lathes, mills, punch presses, vertical presses, bearing pullers, coil-winding machines, cutters, welders, and more. We also keep plenty of essential parts and materials on hand for AC/DC motor repair jobs. Basically, we’ve got all the right equipment, tools, AND trained professionals to be able to take care of your electric motors effectively.

Bearing Replacement

As we mentioned above, many motor failures are related to worn or failed bearings. In fact, because of the forces, they’re required to endure, bearings tend to wear out faster than other motor components. Our team has the equipment and know-how to be able to pull your motor’s old bearings, customize some new bearings for an exact fit, and then install them back into place. New bearings can help an old motor to work like new again!

Motor Rewinding

Rewinding is another common need for many electric motors in need of service. Not many machine shops can provide in-house, custom rewinding services for industrial motors – but AES can, and we do! We have trained, skilled winding technicians who can rewind virtually any type of industrial motor, including AC motors, DC motors, servo motors, and spindle motors. We also have equipment for cleaning out your motor’s core, to help prevent any loss of motor efficiency.

Dynamic Balancing

When it comes to a rotating apparatus like an electric motor, balance matters. A motor that’s out of balance in any way can wobble, lose efficiency, wear faster, and fail much more prematurely. At AES, we’ve got a full complement of vibration-sensing equipment, dial calipers, dynamic balancing machines, and dyno equipment for certifying electric motors within any needed set of specifications or certifications.

Motor-Specific Cleaning & Painting

Cleaning an industrial motor takes more than a simple pressure washer, and painting an industrial motor involves more than just hitting it with some spray paint from off the shelf. At AES, we use cleaners that are specifically designed to remove grease and industrial solvents. And when it’s time for motor painting and refinishing, we choose the exact paint to meet your motor’s operational and environmental needs. When we’re done with it, your electric motor won’t just work like new, it’ll LOOK like new, too!

Why You Should Entrust AES with Your AC/DC Motor Repair Services

There are other companies out there who offer AC/DC motor repair services, but honestly, none of them can take care of both you and your equipment the same way that AES can! Here are a few specific reasons you should choose AES as your trusted electric motor repair partner.

Quality Repair Work

At AES, quality is one of our most essential core values. Our commitment is to provide you with the best possible quality of repair services for electric motors – along with anything else you decide to place into our care. We’ve successfully repaired countless numbers of AC motors, DC motors, servos, and more for our satisfied clients, and we can certainly take care of your equipment repair needs, too.

Fast Turnaround Time

You probably need all of your repairs done NOW, right? I mean, who doesn’t? But naturally, a quality AC/DC motor repair will require some time and attention to complete with excellence. But the good news is that our skilled team of technicians has all the knowledge, tools, and experience needed to get it done for you both correctly AND efficiently. We have a quick standard turnaround time for most projects, but you can also choose to put a RUSH on your order, if you’re really in a hurry!

Experienced Repair Technicians

AC/DC motor repair isn’t just something we do on the side; at AES, we have a dedicated team that focuses exclusively on motor repair and rebuilding. We collectively possess decades of combined experience, so we’re confident in saying that we know what we’re doing! We also provide regular, ongoing training opportunities for our team members, so that we’ll continue to be well-equipped to serve your needs in the future, too.

A More Cost-Effective Solution

Large industrial motors are incredibly expensive to replace; in some cases, the original manufacturer may no longer even exist! We can service and restore your electric motors for much less, plus we’ll return them to you in like-new (or better) condition! Our clients appreciate how AES comes alongside to meet their equipment repair needs, while also saving them lots of time & money, and also preventing many needless headaches!

Industry’s Best Warranty!

And don’t miss this essential fact about AES, either. Every repair provider will probably tell you that they do good work, but many providers don’t put enough money where their mouth is. At AES, we’re proud to stand behind everything we do by offering a 24-Month Limited Warranty for ALL REPAIRS! If a problem should arise within the warranty period, which is deemed to be a workmanship issue, we’ll provide a follow-up repair service for you at NO charge! Now, that’s a service you can trust!

Connect with AES for Your AC/DC Motor Service Needs

Ready to get your electric motor spinning smoothly again, so your machinery can continue getting the job done for you? We can take care of that and more; AES has your needs covered! Reach out today at (866) 386-1001, and let us provide you with your perfect repair solution! We’re standing by to help!