The benefits of implementing & practicing an intimate DC motor-brush program

Demanding machine up-time goals can limit the amount of time available for proper preventative maintenance practices. In addition, the drive to downsize maintenance staff of production facilities decreases the available man-hours. If preventative maintenance is not taken seriously, action items may fall behind or become neglected leaving opportunities for more issues to arise in time. This leads to counterproductive behavior as the preventative intentions actually transition to becoming reactive. DC machines are critical components to a paper machine and must be serviced correctly - including the carbon brushes. When motor-brush practices are overlooked, motors will develop symptoms that will eventually cause a motor to fail. These symptoms can be caught and corrected when preventative maintenance practices are being executed correctly. Motor-brush practices should be thorough in order to limit the need for serious repair work. Thorough practices can help determine the quality of performance of the motor (health), allow for correct troubleshooting, and simplify brush organization which will ultimately lead to improved motor performance and decreased maintenance costs.