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Why Your CurrentMaintenance Strategy isCosting Your ManufacturingFacility MillionsAnd what other facilities like yoursare doing to stay competitive intothe futurewww.aceelectricmotor.com

The success of your operationdepends on machinery.And machinery inevitablybreaks down.

The cost of downtime varies from business to business. To getan idea of the expense, consider the cost to fix the equipment,the loss in revenue, and employee wages while they sit idle.Sometimes there’s even necessary overtime to factor in.One survey found that downtime costs amount to nearly onequarter of the total cost of manufacturing.Downtime costscompanies big time!Meanwhile the typical downtime costs to industrialmanufacturers is between $30,000 and $50,000 per hour, withsome estimates ranging to $260,000 an hour.Mӓlardalen UniversityAberdeen1.2.12

Downtime in manufacturing can wreak havoc onproduction standards. In fact, it is estimated thatalmost every factory loses at least 5% of productivity,with experiences as much as a 20% loss, due todowntime. A manufacturer’s bottom line can include up to 800hours of downtime which translates into millions ofdollars in revenue loss.Source: ISA

Not only is downtimeexpensive, it’s inevitable.One survey found that 82% of thecompanies interviewed experienced at leastone unplanned downtime incident over thepast three yearsMost suffered two or more. Source: Servicemax

…You might wonder why the machinebroke down in the first place. And while you’re waitingwaiting waiting for a fix…

Aging machinery is often to blame. But in themanufacturing field, one study found thathuman error causes nearly one quarter (23%)of unplanned downtime. 2.5x higher than inother sectors.Source: ServiceMax and Vanson Bourne

According to a 2021 survey featured in PlantEngineering, 52% of respondents rely on reactivemaintenance or run-to-fail.This means most maintenance managers are inreactive mode all the time, constantly dealingwith one machine issue after the next. They arealways behind and never quite catch up beforethe next emergency.Source: Plant Engineering

83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress, with 25%saying their job is the number one stressor in their lives.85% of respondents agreed (somewhat to strongly agreed)that their workplace stress affects their mental health.76% of US workers report that workplace stress affects theirpersonal relationships.63% of US workers are ready to quit their jobs due to stress,and 16% of workers have already quit a past job due to stress.Stress is a major problemwhen facility managers areon-call around the clock!Source: Zippia Research12

Maintenance problems can (and do)crop up all day, every day--and there'sno relief on the horizon.A record 74% of U.S. companies arereporting difficulty finding the talent theyneed.New hires don't have the required skills tokeep up with advancing technology.World Economic Forum estimates that, by2025, 50% of all employees will needreskilling due to adopting new technology. Five years from now, over two-thirds of skillsconsidered important in today’s jobrequirements will change1 Source: Manpower Group2 Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)12

It is estimated that approximatelyone-third of maintenance tasksare unnecessary or improperlycarried out.The skills gap combined with thelabor shortage is causing majorproblems for plant and facilitymanagers.

Source: Plant Engineering In fact, routine scheduled maintenanceis estimated to be appliedunnecessarily up to 50% of the time inmanufacturing.

So what's the solution?Advanced PredictiveMaintenance technologycan solve part of theproblem.

Predictive maintenance can reducemachine downtime by 30%-50% and increase machine life by 20%-40%. Source: McKinsey

Plant managers just don't have time to upgradeto more efficient systems and retrain their staff.They're too busy trying to keep ahead of machinefailures.But even with predictive maintenancestrategies in place, managers are still leftwith a shortage of skilled labor that canoperate, maintain, and repair machinery inan efficient manner.More and more facilities are relying on outsidehelp to provide both 24-7 repairs and ongoingskills training for their team.

And feel confident that yourfacility is running at peakefficiency—no matter what. Imagine being able to get home fordinner and sleep easy at nightknowing you won’t have to dealwith an emergency at 3 a.m.

Outsourcing your maintenanceheadaches has some majoradvantages.52% of respondents outsource maintenancedue to a lack of skills in their current staff.39% said there's a need for too manyspecialized skills and their teams can't keep up.32% said skilled individuals are hard to find.According to the 2022 Industrial MaintenanceReport by ATS,

A faster, easier solution is tocount on a service provider thatspecializes in saving companiesmoney and time using advancedmaintenance strategies.

www.aceelectricmotor.comto Ask Any Service Professionalto Keep Your Downtime Minimaland Your Operation ShieldedFrom Preventable Failures

Can they provide advancedCan they provide advancedand predictive maintenanceand predictive maintenancestrategies?strategies? 1Most service companies are happy tofix motor or pump problems whenthey happen, but they’re not preparedto help your facility move into thefuture and actually save money andtime in the long run.

Are they Are they rea l lyrea l ly available availableto come on-site 24/7?to come on-site 24/7? Many motor and pump repair andmaintenance services promise they areavailable 24/7. But what they really mean isthat you might get someone on the phonewithin 24 hours. When a motor blows up, a pump fails, or acontrol panel acts up, that is just not goodenough. 2Critical parts sometimes take weeks ormonths to arrive. Can you wait that long?What can your service company do to get youup and running faster?

Does the technician specializeDoes the technician specializein your equipment?in your equipment? 3 Ask a potential provider whether they arefamiliar with your equipment andindustry. Technicians should keep up to date onthe newest technology, updates, parts,and diagnostics.You need a technician who knows yourindustry and your equipment today (notten years ago).

Does the company provide aDoes the company provide afull package, including repair,full package, including repair,maintenance, installation,maintenance, installation,testing, and sales?testing, and sales?4Unless the technician is familiar with installation,they may not be fully qualified to fix the machine.And without the right tools to run diagnostics, they’llwaste expensive and unnecessary time fiddling andtroubleshooting. You might just end up paying forthe same fix twice.What’s more, they may not have access toreplacement parts. You need a service provider that can do morethan grease a bearing—they need to rundiagnostics, fix machines, and have access toinventory.

Can the technician tell youCan the technician tell youwhat went wrong?what went wrong? 5 Ask your potential service provider if they areable to give you detailed information so that youand your team can better learn how to preventdowntime in the future. A pass/fail test isn’t very helpful. You need adetailed Root Cause Failure Analysis and aproactive maintenance plan.

Do they provide education forDo they provide education foryour team?your team? 6A quick fix can get you through the short term. Manyrepair services are happy to slap a cheap band-aidon the problem, let your equipment limp along, andpatiently wait until you call them back.The best repair providers focus on long-termstrategies and educating your maintenance teambecause they understand that’s the best way to keepfacilities running, period. Look for a provider that is proactive, future-focused, and willing to train your team to saveyou money in the long run.

Can they offer a personalizedCan they offer a personalizedservice while still being largeservice while still being largeenough to access the latestenough to access the latesttechnology?technology? 7There is a sweet-spot in the size of the repaircompany you do business with. Too small and they may not have access to thelatest diagnostic technology or the ability tokeep inventory on hand. Too big and your organization is just one morename on a spreadsheet or waiting list. Askpotential service providers where your facilityfalls on their list of priorities. A personalized experience and one point ofcontact is the best way to make sure yourunique demands are met.

What’s their safety record?What’s their safety record? 8When you hire a repair service, you open thedoors of your facility to their team, 24/7. They willbe operating, testing, and working onequipment on the floor or in the field, exposingthem to environmental and job-related hazardsand potentially exposing you to liability. You must be confident in their ability to worksafely and meet OSHA requirements when on-site and have the right insurance in casesomething goes wrong. Don’t let a technician become a liability. Finda repair provider you trust.

Now that you know thereare less expensive, moreefficient ways to run yourmaintenance program,we're curious:

Are you tired of continually running in reactivemode, fighting the latest breakdown, andanswering emergency calls in your off hours? Would you like to help your facility tosave money and be more efficient?Would you be interested in workingwith a maintenance partner who alwayshas your back and helps you movetoward a bright future?

Ace Electric Motor & PumpCo. is your maintenanceand repair partner inCentral California.Here's what being apartner means to us.

According to a 2022 Data Center Resiliency Survey, over60% of outages cost more than $100,000. We provide emergency service and repair includinglaser shaft alignment, on-site balancing, motorrewinding, and conditions monitoring and testing. Sales and installation of equipment are also available.Ace Electric Motor &Ace Electric Motor &Pump Co. is Pump Co. is act u allyact u allyavailable 24/7.available 24/7. 1We offer 24/7, 365 field services to get youup and running again.

Don't wait weeks or months toDon't wait weeks or months toget the parts you need.get the parts you need. We can rewind any electricalWe can rewind any electricalmotor in house and get you backmotor in house and get you backup and running fast.up and running fast.

Everyone was great, from the fab shop to the office. I had apart that needed to be fabricated, they slid me in-between alltheir other work and finished in a couple of hours. They couldhave charged just about anything as I needed the part, but itwas way more than fair. You could spend your time surfingaround, or get down to Ace and get back up and running. - REX HUFFMAN

Ace has 70 years ofAce has 70 years ofexperience and theexperience and theindustry’s best technicians.industry’s best technicians. 2We will meet or exceed the standards of the ElectricalApparatus Service Association, a level of service onlyprovided by the top 3% of service providers.Ace also attracts the leading technicians in the industry. Wevalue our employees and know that if we want to keep toptalent, we have to take care of them. We are proud toemploy the very best.We provide the highest class of service and anindustry-leading warranty.

"Very fast service and great communication. A motor wasdamaged on one of our main product lines and Ace was ableto fix it pretty fast. Expert advice and good service, Ericfollowed up with updates and he even spoke with theexternal electrician that initially diagnosed the failure modein my plant, making the repair more efficient. I will definitelycontinue doing business with Ace. Thank you."

Ace is a one-stop shop.Ace is a one-stop shop. 3Electric Motor Repair Industrial and CommercialPump Repair Electrical Contracting New Equipment Sales Precision Machine ShopWorry-Free MaintenanceOn-Site Maintenance andRepair Electric Motor Seminars When an electric motor or pump fails, we diagnose the problem, fix itimmediately, quickly source broken parts, and teach the maintenanceteam how to prevent failures and fix equipment in the future. *For a complete list of our services, find us at www.aceelectricmotor.com

We provide you with all the information you need from the inspection, testing, and repair.Detailed Failure ReportingAce will tell you exactly whatAce will tell you exactly whatwent wrong.went wrong. 4We tell you precisely what the problem is Complete & In-Depth Testing ResultsWe will give you a full report so you can see the results for yourself Comprehensive ServiceWe evaluate the system as a wholeRecommendationsWe offer our professional insight so you can make the choice that’s right for your facilityComplete Picture of Motor or Pump’s HealthWe provide photo documentation of the problem and solution for your maintenanceteam to review Walk Through of the Entire ServiceWe make sure you understand what went wrong and how to prevent it in the future

Predictive maintenance allows us to efficiently service parts to decreasewear and tear and improve function, note parts soon to fail and ensurethey are in stock, and predict and communicate any future failures. Part of a proactive approach to electric motor and pump maintenanceis empowering your maintenance team to maintain equipment andtroubleshoot equipment failures on site. Our detailed failure reports and educational seminars give your teamthe confidence they need to spot common failure patterns before theyresult in critical breakdowns. Ace is proactive andAce is proactive andfuture focused.future focused. 5Get ahead of machine failures through predictive maintenance andemployee education.

“One of the best training seminars I've ever been at! They explainedbasic maintenance, lubrication, the benefits of belt tensioning, and theeffects of vibration on stored motors in layman terms! I would greatlyencourage anybody to contact Ace and to set up training with him butalso to go to them with any of your motor needs because with his vastknowledge and experience you can do wonders for everything you'redealing with when it comes to motors! He is even able to find thosemotors that nobody else can find!” -WOODY / GRUPE COMMERCIAL

Ace is large enough to meetAce is large enough to meetindustry demands, but smallindustry demands, but smallenough to provide personalizedenough to provide personalizedand flexible solutions.and flexible solutions. 6Our technicians are some of the most experienced andeducated in the field of electric pumps and motors. If youhave it, we’ve fixed it. But unlike some of the other servicecompanies, we’re nimble enough to pivot when theunexpected happens, like adjusting to supply-chainshortages and increasing prices. Each of our clients has a dedicated account manager thatworks closely to help identify, plan, and execute yourmaintenance goals. When an electric motor or pump fails, we’ll be there,no matter what.

When you open your doors to our team, you can beconfident that you are working with experiencedprofessionals that put safety and efficiency at theforefront of their business practices. Onboarding is easy.Onboarding is easy.7You’ve got a facility to manage. Let us worry aboutkeeping it running. We pay for 5 hours of orientation time for ourtechnicians to get to know your facility andprocedures. They will also create a full maintenancehistory and facility report for you.

"I have a 60-year-old engine lathe that would not start. I had requestedservice from more than 6 Licensed electric contractors. None werewilling to investigate. When I contacted Ace, they assigned Jose. Joseperformed several tests and identified a failed "make before break"feature of the start switch. He contacted Allen-Bradley for areplacement and was quoted $2500 [because] ‘it's discontinued.’ Josefound a simple solution utilizing the original switch. The lathe operatesreliably now." - TIM ANDREWS

Let’s get started.Call now to book an Ace Action Audit. 209-464-6428Send faulty equipment to our facility for an industry-leading inspection and detailed reporting containing allthe information you need to make an informed decision.Or we’ll meet you on-site.Once you choose whether to repair or replace, the Aceteam will get to work to deliver you a solution. Ace Electric is here for the future of your operation.123

“Downtime at our facility affects a lot of people costing $12,500per hour. Before Ace we had 12-15 hours a month of downtime.After working with Ace on optimizations in our facility and ourmaintenance plan we now have less than 3 hours. We simplyhave not seen cost savings like this in over a decade.”

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