Is your servo motor making strange noises?  Is the motor not rotating correctly? Whatever you’re problem Electric Enterprise has put together 5 common problems & tips for troubleshooting a servo motor.

Here are some troubleshooting tips for what to look for when something goes wrong with your Servo Motor:

 

  1. The motor is not rotating

If your Servo Motor is not rotating check for the following problem signs:

  • Is there are a large load?
  • Is there something stuck in the motor?
  • Are the motor connections loose or open?
  • Are the bearings worn?

Need a professional Servo Motor expert to check your motor?  Call Electric Enterpise

 

  1. The motor is making an unusual noise

If your Servo Motor is not rotating check for the following problem signs:

  • Are the trough bolts loose?
  • Are the bearings worn?
  • Are there loose parts in the motor?
  • Is the gain setting too high?
  • Is there a short circuit in the motor?
  • Is the motor single phased?

Do you require a Servo Motor expert to inspect the problem?  Call Electric Enterpise

 

  1. The motor is overheating

If your Servo Motor is overheating make these checks:

  • Is the motor voltage exceeding the maximum value?
  • Is the duty cycle excessive?
  • Is the motor persistently overloaded?
  • Is there excessive friction?
  • Is the cooling airflow restricted?

An overheated servo can begin to fail very quickly, don’t delay in seeking a repair or replacement for your motor to avoid production loss. (For every 10 degrees centigrade increase in the operating temperature, there is a corresponding 50% loss in motor life.)

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  1. The motor is vibrating excessively

If your servo motor is excessively vibrating it could be due to the following problems:

  • Is there an unbalance in the motor & driven load?
  • Is the mounting tight enough?

In need of a trusted, reliable Servo Motor expert to inspect & repair the problem? Electric Enterprise have been an industry leader in Servo Motor repair since 1955.  Contact our team in Stratford, CT

Call Your Servo Motor Experts: (800) 243-6944

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