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:
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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?
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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?
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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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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
