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Learn the 7 Mistakes Causing Motor Breakdowns & Keeping You Up At NightINSTALLATIONSGONEWRONG

Have Motor Failures Wreaked Havoc on Your Facility?The reality we all have to face when it comes to the electric motors that power our facilities, is that they are going to fail. It’s not really a question of if, but when. Though when they do fail, the costs can stack up quickly.One survey found that electric motor downtime costs US facilities an estimated $50 billion annually. NISTMeanwhile the typical downtime costs to industrial manufacturers is between $30,000 and $50,000 per hour, with some facilities reaching upwards of $260,000 an hour. AberdeenThough the costs don’t simplystop there. When your chargedwith keeping an entire facilityup and running, it can becomeall you focus on. Anticipatingthe chaos of the next criticalmotor failure.ACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428

How did it feel the last time you had a critical motor break down?A staggering 1/3 electric motor failures are linked to improper installation. NEMAMeaning that:1/3 of those late night calls 1/3 of those frustrations1/3 of those worries 1/3 of those losesAll things that could have been mitigated with the right action taken from the very beginning of your new motor’s lifetime.Did your team call in a panic at the middle of the night?How many co-workers were blowing up your phone?Were you frustrated at the fact the motors keep breaking down?Was your mind flooded with thoughts of much money/production your facility stands to lose?But Did You Know? ACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428ACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428

They Don’t Create A Pre-Project Safety PlanInstalling electric motors without a set in stone safety procedure is a recipe for disaster. 680,000+ on the job injuries reported in California alone every year. CA DLRWorkplace injuries around the country surpass $250 Billion every year. SHRMThese injuries have a compounding effect through indirect costs to facilities. From lost production, time spent for investigations, training and hiring to replace injured workers, and damages to other machinery and property. OSHA calculates that these indirect costs to be at least 2.7x the direct cost of on the job injuries. What Goes Wrong During Motor Installations?They Leave The Motor’s Base Completely Untouched (or worse)Even when a motor is checked for proper alignment on installation, the time it takes to fall out of alignment may be quicker than you think. A leading cause of this acceleration are issues with the condition of the motor’s base. Left untouched, a base in poor condition can decimate the usable life of you motor.What conditions do technician’s miss?• Cracked foundations• Broken welds• Structural loosenessACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428

They Don’t Inspect the Driven EquipmentWhile your motor is a critical asset for your facility, the equipment it drives is equally as important. An International Society of Automation study showed that industrial facilities worldwide lose a total of 3.3 million hours every year to unplanned downtime. International Society of AutomationThey Don’t Always Perform a Proper AlignmentAn estimated 93% of motors are found to be operating outside of recommended alignment tolerances. Setting up your motor for failure on multiple fronts. HariharanMisaligned motors have been shown to account for up to 30% of energy consumption by industrial plants. World PumpsIncreased vibration from misalignment contributes to up to 50% of damage found on electric motors. EASAMisalignment decreases the life of your motor’s bearing by as much as 50% AcomACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428

They Don’t Check For Start Up VibrationImproper installation could lead to excessive vibration in electric motors, accounting for around 10-15% of motor failures. Damaging almost every mechanical component of your motor. With over 45% of conditions linked to motor failures able to be detected through vibration analysis. Reliable PlantCatching vibration issues from the beginning and reduce the unplanned downtime that plagues maintenance teams everywhere. They Don’t Conduct Thorough Electrical Testing (if any at all)48% of motor failures are electrically related according to an EPRI study. Linked to issues including, voltage imbalance, phase unbalance, and damaged/faulty insulation. Proper electrical diagnostics for example have a 70% success rate in detecting motor issues before they come costly breakdowns. EPRIThough when in the field, most technicians only take basic voltage and amp measurements at best. Only able to see a small picture of the system.ACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428

They Don’t Conduct Thermal Imaging60% of motor insulation failures are caused by overheating. EASAFor every 10°C your motor runs at over rated temperatures decreases the lifespan of your motor by 50%. EASATurning you motor intended an asset for the next 10 years into a maintenance emergency after only 1 year when operating at a 40°C excess.With the speed an extent that heat can damage you critical equipment, catching issues early can be one What Can Be Done?Facilities need to have installation procedures set in place in order to have the confidence their critical equipment is installed and functioning and will be for the long haul. Iron-clad procedures that are followed every time with precision. With an estimate 50% of in-house maintenance activity already carried out incorrectly and 74% of U.S. companies are reporting difficulty finding the talent they need; facility teams already stretched thin. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Associated Global ContractorsThe solution? Ace Electric’s Premium InstallationACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428

Your motor is installed though our proprietary 139-point precision process. From pre-planning to final alignment a process that ensures:• The Process is Carried Out Safely & Efficiently• Any Motor Performance Issues Are Identified & Resolved• Your Team Has The Maintained Bandwidth To Keep The Rest of Your Facility RunningAce Electric Premium InstallationAs your trusted partner for electric motor sales and service, our premium installation services utilize our team’s expertise and the latest equipment to ensure your motor is installed at it’s best operating conditions. Ensuring that every component of your motor, power and load system is diagnosed and any issues are addressed.Less GuessworkLess Uncertainty.Most Importantly,Less Downtime. ACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428

Pre-Job Safety PlanEvery Ace installation begins with safety in mind. When it comes to safety, we believe three majors rules:Create the PlanWork the PlanStick to the PlanCertified Ace technicians create an in depth pre-job safety plan tailored for each installation to ensure no incidents take place.. Taking into account the safety factors involved such as:• Confined Space Entry• Cranes / Lifting / Rigging• Hazardous Energy Control• Fall Protection• Lock Out Tag Out• Line / Break / Hot Tapping• Scissor / Ariel Lifts• System Energizing / De-energizingLess GuessworkLess Uncertainty.Most Importantly,Less Downtime. ACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428

Motor Alignment & Base InspectionFacilities can save up to 50% on energy costs associated with their motors by maintaining proper optimal motor alignment.With corrections to base-related issues alone improving efficiency by up to 10%. AcoemAt Ace our skilled technicians utilize the latest alignment diagnostic and correction technologies to ensure optimal performance and prolonged equipment life right from the start. Helping to improve the efficiency of your motor and reducing wear on motor components. What goes into Ace’s alignment and base inspection process?• Complete Motor Mount & Base Inspection: A visual inspection looking for damage corrosion or deformity. verifying the acceptable condition of any base welds, mounting hardware and foundation structure. ACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428

Driven Equipment InspectionBy diligently inspecting driven equipment, we can assess compatibility, alignment, and any potential mechanical issues, allowing us to optimize the synergy between your electric motor and the driven equipment it powers by examining conditions such as:• Shaft Lift• Shaft Extension Run-out• Soft Foot• Pipe Strain • Coupling Eccentricity This proactive approach not only enhances the performance of your electric motor systems but also optimizes energy consumption.• Soft Foot Correction: Ensuring proper contact between the base of you motor and its foundation to reduce vibration and the occurrence of misalignment. • Hot Alignment: A final alignment while the motor is connected and running to measure and ensure an “as running alignment”. Providing you with a baseline measurement of optimal alignment. ACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428

• Feeder Cable Testing• Winding Resistance• Insulation Resistance• Inductance Capacitance• Surge Testing• Polarization Index• Dielectric Absorption• HI Pot Testing• Core Loss Testing• Partial Discharge• Safety Switch Inspection & RetorqueWe utilize the most advanced motor analysis equipment on your system for every motor installation to ensure reliability. Examining various aspects of your system such as:This in depth level of testing allows us to detect an correct electrical problems with your motor before they potentially shut down your facility.Offline Electrical DiagnosticsBaseline Vibration Testing & Analysis• Rotor Imbalance• Motor Misalignment• Bearing Defects or Wear• Structural Issues• Electrical IssuesEvery Ace installation included vibration analysis to help detect conditions linked to motor failures linked to:Startup is the best time to detect these problems with your motor before they have the opportunity to evolve into major issues. ACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428ACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428

Thermal ImagingYour installations will always include thermal imaging. A valuable step to ensure the reliability and efficiency of your equipment. By detecting potential issues with your new motor early on, Ace technicians can more easily identify critical issues with your your motor before they escalate into costly failures. Such as:• Overheating Components• Cooling System Inefficiencies• Poor Electrical Connections• Bearing Issues• Loose Connections• Safety Switch Health• Breaker Reliability• Power Quality• Machine Performance• Current Imbalance• Torque• Motor EfficiencyDynamic electrical testing allows technicians to analyze multiple condition data types simultaneously and in real-time. Taking measure of:Data that enables on the spot root cause failure analysis and remedies to system wide issues.Onine Electrical DiagnosticsThermal imaging provided as part of you installation with ace goes beyond simple infrared spot measurements. Your motor system is diagnosed with advanced equipment that provides a real time visual of where temperatures may be spiking. As well as providing you with baseline data to compare future reading to and act upon. ACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428

What Customers Have to Say““The team was super professional, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with throughout the whole process. They were understanding of our needs and worked efficiently to get the motors up and running without causing any hiccups in our daily operations. ““Ace exceeded our expectations with their exceptional service and expertise. The installation was seamless, efficient, and saved my team so much time and effort. Entrusting your motor installation to Ace Electric Motor & Pump, and experience the confidence that comes with knowing the task has been flawlessly executed from the outset. Our unwavering commitment to excellence extends beyond mere installation; in fact, we’re so confident in our work that we extend the manufacturer warranty for new motor purchases by 1 year. With Ace, you’re investing in peace of mind, exceptional quality, and unparalleled support for the long haul.Unmatched ConfidenceACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428ACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428

Experience the DifferenceWith experience installing over 10,000 motors, you know your in good hands when trusting Ace with the reliability of your machinery. Services shown to tackle some of the biggest concern faculties have today:• Improve energy efficiency • Lower operating costs• Increased motor lifespan• Decreased downtime• Improved SafetyAll while also having access to a team that has been serving facilities like yours across California for over 70 years. Available 24/7 as the need for service arises. Don’t let motor installations gone wrong wreak havoc on your facility. Take the next step towards confidence that your motors are set up for success and reach out to the Ace team today to schedule the precision installation of your new motor today.(209) 464-6428sales@aceelectricmotor.comwww.aceelectricmotor.comACE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP CO 209-464-6428