Easy Motor Testing Procedures
Los profesionales de las industrias manufacturera, de generación de energía y del agua confían en los motores eléctricos para completar sus objetivos. Para seguir siendo eficientes, es esencial que los sistemas basados en motores se mantengan en condiciones óptimas de funcionamiento. Un fallo repentino del motor puede [...]
The Aftermarket Can Capitalize on the Electrified Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Market
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) have been in the U.S. market for over 20 years, and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) are nearing the 10 year mark, there is a maintenance market that has been virtually untapped by the automotive Aftermarket. With over 5 million [...]
Buyer’s Guide: Which Multimeter Is Best for Your Next Project?
Despite its small size, a motor testing device is one of your business’s most critical tools. A motor can fail or malfunction at any time, which is why it is important to test for performance issues on a regular basis. The right multimeter is able to help [...]
Different Types of Multimeters Explained
Have you ever had a motor fail unexpectedly on the job? If so, you likely understand the importance of predictive maintenance and testing. Testing your motors regularly is a critical part of ensuring they perform at their best every day. Kinds of Multimeters There are many different types of [...]
Electric Vehicle Testing
The AT33 EV instrument is the ONLY TOOL made for testing the special Permanent Magnet Motors and Motor-Generators used in Electrified Vehicles (Hybrid and Electric). The video link below shows a vehicle test utilizing the AT33 EV. The electrical health of all motor components is evaluated including stator windings, rotor, [...]
Your Online Guide to Deenergized Testing
Many industries rely on their electrical equipment to maintain their productivity, and malfunctioning equipment is detrimental to success. As a result, preventive measures are crucial. Motor testing instruments, like the selection at ALL-TEST Pro, identify issues early so they can be addressed immediately and prevent unwanted downtime. Some of these instruments use deenergized [...]
The Importance of Predictive Maintenance
As early as the 1960’s, many companies realized that by routinely monitoring the operating condition of rotating equipment it is possible to obtain an advanced warning of operational or other problems that would impact continued efficient operation. This early warning provides time to remove the machine from [...]
Motor Testing Methods & Procedures for Zero Downtime
Because complete motor failure often starts as small faults in components within the motor, different motor testing methods analyze and/or trend the condition of those components to determine when proactive repair needs to be done. Many motor diagnostic instruments are marketed as ‘motor testers’, while their function may [...]
AC vs. DC Motors
For those who have experience working with motors, you are likely quite familiar with the difference between AC and DC motors. If you are new to electrical motors or would like a refresher, we will explain. AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) motors are fundamentally different. Each is [...]