Priest Electric Explains How to Reduce Electric Motor Bearing Failures
There are several reasons to do an electric motor rebuild, but the most common is bearing failure. It has been suggested that as much as 80% of all the electric motor rebuilds are done because of a bearing failure. These failures can be due to improper bearing use, improper maintenance or improper installation of the electric motor. Proper installation and maintenance of bearings can result in a much longer useful life for any electric motor.