Industrial DC Electric Motor Repair Services

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We’ve Been Servicing the Industrial World Since 1983.

Minimize Your Downtime. Maximize Your Productivity.

Call Toll Free: 1.877.625.2402

Precision Electric’s motor repair services division offers both large and small repair operations. This assures that a small motor gets the same attention and quality service we apply to a large motor.

Most motor repair facilities in our industry use ‘assembly line’ procedures. Unlike the competition Precision Electric has a more successful and unique way to make repairs. 9 times out of 10 the same mechanic who starts a repair job, finishes it. This is to ensure 100% quality from start to finish on our repair services.

We troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and rewind both form-wound and random-wound machines. Among other things, this includes all types of electric motors, generators, transformers, clutches, brakes, pumps, gearboxes, blowers, fans, shafts, sleeve bearings, and hoist.

Below are a few general services Precision Electric offers:

rotary apparatus repair
electric motor repair
drive repair (ac/dc)
servo motor repair
servo drive repair
mechanical repairs
pump repair
gearbox repair
and much more

The Precision Electric in-service warranty is another advantage we have over our competitors. We encourage customers to have all spares rebuilt and ready for immediate replacement; this is to ensure maximum production with little to no downtime. Our in-service warranty begins the same day our customers install equipment rebuilt by Precision Electric, and ends 12 months later.

If you have any questions or you need additional information, email or call me direct.

Ryan Chamberlin
Inside Sales, Customer Support
[email protected]

Custom Industrial Control Cabinet Design & Manufacturing

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We’ve Been Servicing the Industrial World Since 1983.

Minimize Your Downtime. Maximize Your Productivity.

Call Toll Free: 1.877.625.2402

For more than 27 years Precision Electric, Inc has been a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of custom control panels. We specialize in retro-fitting equipment for customers with obsolete and non-efficient equipment using the newest available technology.
Our dedicated engineering and manufacturing staff can design, build a solution, provide comprehensive field installation and start-up services, and support for a wide range of industries.
Products range from simple operator stations to multi-door control cabinets for production equipment. We also provide application specific design and build of industrial computer and PLC machine control systems. Our order volumes range from one-of-a-kind assemblies to multiple units.
Field Services:
Precision Electric provides a comprehensive portfolio of engineering and technical support services to the industries we serve, including:
• On-site engineering, installation and commissioning
• Custom report writing and field documentation
• PLC programming and custom software
• And more

Ryan Chamberlin
Inside Sales, Customer Support
[email protected]

Derating Three Phase VFD for Single Phase Power

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We receive inquiries all the time from customers who have 200-240 VAC three phase equipment and need to operate their equipment from 200-240 VAC single phase power. The main question we get is “How do I size a three phase drive for single phase input supply?”

For those of you who are not already aware, we offer products that are designed for single phase input, three phase output. The products that are available however max out at 3hp or 5hp.

The formula we use for de-rating variable frequency drives for use with single phase power is as follows: We start with the motor current and multiply it by 1.73, then we take the revised current and size a variable frequency drive with the corresponding amps.

For example. Lets say I have a 7.5hp motor that pulls approximately 23 amps; I want to use a vfd, however I only have single phase 230V line voltage. I need to multiply the 23 amps by 1.73 which gives me the new revised current (39.73 amps) Now I know I need a three phase 230V drive that is rated at 40 amps or higher. A vfd that is rated at approximately 40 amps is about 15hp, and for this particular application would run a 7.5hp 240V drive perfect on 240V single phase power.

Precision Electric, Inc highly recommends contacting us or someone with experience to safely install variable frequency drives and/or electric motors.

Ryan Chamberlin
Inside Sales, Customer Support
[email protected]

Allen Bradley Siemens Electrocraft Reliance Servo Motor Repair

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We’ve Been Servicing the Industrial World Since 1983.
Minimize Your Downtime. Maximize Your Productivity.

Call Toll Free: 1.877.625.2402

Electrocraft/Reliance/Allen Bradley H series servo motors frequent our repair technicians here at Precision Electric. Over the years we have repaired hundreds of H series servo motors.

The H series servo motors have been around for a long time, and are obsolete. Since the H series servo motors have become obsolete, we highly recommend customers using this equipment to use Preventitive Maintenance plans with Precision Electric. This is to lessen the chance for an H series servo motor to become damaged beyond economical repair.

The H series servo motors are used with Electrocraft 2000 series amplifiers, Allen Bradley Ultra Plus amplifiers, as well as other products manufactured by Allen Bradley, Electrocraft, and Reliance.

The H series servo motor generally needs to be serviced more often than the servo amplifiers that run them. However, Precision Electric also sees H series servo drives/amplifiers in for repair as well. Our service technicians at Precision Electric keep large stock of parts for these products to speed up repair processes, and decrease cost for both Precision Electric and their customers.

Ryan Chamberlin
Inside Sales, Customer Support
[email protected]

Delta Tau CNC Multi-Axis Automation Controls

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We’ve Been Servicing the Industrial World Since 1983.

Minimize Your Downtime. Maximize Your Productivity.

Call Toll Free: 1.877.625.2402

Quite often, on more complex moves, such as moving a laser (2D Motion) in a circle or a robot arm (3D Motion) from picking up a box to setting it down, more than one motor is required. A system is considered “multi-axis” when it uses multiple motors or feedback (axes) coordinated together (coordinate systems) to perform one or more specific tasks.

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) simply illustrates the complexity of mathematics required for a high precision system. These systems often interface with an Industrial PC as their HMI.

Unfortunately we find many multi-axis / CNC systems utilize proprietary amplifiers (drives) and motor combinations. We pride ourselves in using Delta Tau controllers, which can be used with virtually any 3rd party drive and motor combination. This makes it the optimal controller to retrofit an already existing system or building a new one from scratch.

An example of a System Controller, known as the Delta Tau UMAC, the controller can simultaneously control up to 64 axes with extreme precision (within millimeters).

CNC and Multi-Axis Applications Include:

– Robot Packaging Systems
– Laser Cutting Machines
– Water Cutting Machines
– Procedural Systems
– Custom Machining Systems
– Patterning Systems
– Bending Systems
– High Precision Systems
– Robotic Painting Systems
– 2D Linear Motion Systems
– 3D Space Motion Systems
– And Much More…

Ryan Chamberlin
Inside Sales, Customer Support
[email protected]

Wastewater Sewage Treatment Industry Solutions

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We’ve Been Servicing the Industrial World Since 1983.

Minimize Your Downtime. Maximize Your Productivity.

Call Toll Free: 1.877.625.2402

Sewage facilities must operate under severe conditions created by the constant flow of highly corrosive wastewater and must continuously pump and treat wastewater on a 24-hour basis. When heavy rain occurs, pumping stations must quickly drain away rainwater runoff. To ensure safe and reliable services, choose a trusted, quality provider for your corrective and preventive maintenance needs.

To keep your equipment in prime operating condition, or when a breakdown occurs, you can depend on Precision Electric to provide timely and professional support.

  • A single, reliable source for a wide selection of in-plant and shop services.
  • Proven support to reduce operating costs by minimizing downtime, improving efficiency and  extending equipment service life.
  • Responsive to your needs 24/7.

While you can choose from any of the many services we offer, our sales representatives can help you select a blend of these services to meet your facility’s specific goals and requirements. No matter which you choose, you can be assured that your needs are being handled by the industry’s best-trained and equipped personnel to ensure you receive maximum value.

Click here to download our Wastewater Treatment brochure. If you have further questions give us a call or email me direct.

Ryan Chamberlin
Inside Sales, Customer Support
[email protected]

Industrial Control Cabinet Design & Manufacturing

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We’ve Been Servicing the Industrial World Since 1983.

Minimize Your Downtime. Maximize Your Productivity.

Call Toll Free: 1.877.625.2402

For more than 27 years Precision Electric, Inc has been a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of custom control panels. We specialize in retro-fitting equipment for customers with obsolete and non-efficient equipment using the newest available technology.

Our dedicated engineering and manufacturing staff can design, build a solution, provide comprehensive field installation and start-up services, and support for a wide range of industries.

Products range from simple operator stations to multi-door control cabinets for production equipment. We also provide application specific design and build of industrial computer and PLC machine control systems. Our order volumes range from one-of-a-kind assemblies to multiple units.

Field Services:
Precision Electric provides a comprehensive portfolio of engineering and technical support services to the industries we serve, including:
• On-site engineering, installation and commissioning
• Custom report writing and field documentation
• PLC programming and custom software
• And more

Ryan Chamberlin
Inside Sales, Customer Support
[email protected]

Industrial Manufacturing Economy Drives Markets to Seek Online Alternatives

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It has become common knowledge that the poor economy is causing businesses all over the United States to suffer. As a result of the credit crunch, industrial manufacturing, automation, processing, and other related markets have been seeking alternatives, and found them online.  Historically, industrial markets have relied heavily on the local businesses they have been accustomed to for decades.

The enormous growth of the internet as a form of research and alternative shopping has begun to drive these industrial markets to seek online alternatives.  Many are learning they have been losing thousands of dollars over the past 20 years by seeking no other alternative.  Now many are taking a chance.

“It really is an exciting time,” states Craig Chamberlin, marketing manager of VFDDistributing.com, “many of our customers are reluctant to try alternatives because they assume online businesses will not provide the quality of service they find in their local shops.  Now we have an opportunity to show we’ve stayed successful for 20 years by looking out for our customers.”  VFDDistributing.com offers online drive sales but they are expanding all their services to their online customer base.

Excited, Craig states, “If they give us a chance, we can show them that we are extremely experienced in working in the field and offering extremely competitive pricing.”  Their parent company, Precision Electric, is a one stop shop for everything ranging from Motor Repair to Panel Building and Complete Automation.  All of these services which are made available to the customers they make online.

People are excited about it. Industries such as OEMs, industrial manufacturing, food, wood and steel processing, automation have a new way to cut costs, save time, and have the technical support they deserve. One customer says, “All I did was a google search looking for a particular piece of equipment I was looking for, and many choices came up, it’s definitely a more competitive world out there for our vendors.  If they aren’t paying attention and staying competitive, they are going to lose alot of work.”

There are a long line of reasons customers are seeking internet for purchasing and repair work in the industrial world. Many argue that not only is it the issue of price, but also technical support as well as repair and service work.  Many local vendors have had these customers ‘trapped’ into a corner for so long, local repair centers have lost their excellent customer service and support which they once targeted these customers with.

Precision Electric, Inc. is a family owned business that offers excellence in industrial support and service work, and have been doing so since 1984.  Simply inquire for a free quote or if you are in need technical support.

Ryan Chamberlin
Inside Sales, Customer Support
[email protected]

Reading VFD Nameplate Data Off Of Your SMVector Drive (Video)

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For those of you who are familiar or unfamiliar with Lenze / AC Techs SMVector series drive they have come a long way since their conception. All AC Tech products are manufactured in Uxbridge Massachusettes. Today we discuss how to read the nameplate data off of the drive. It is not as complicated as most might think. This is a great way to determine what voltage inputs, frequencies, phases are required and how to determine whether the Variable Frequency Drive itself is an adequate enough size for the motor you want to connect to it. Enjoy!

Lenze EtherNet/IP for SMVector

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Lenze-AC Tech announces the release of EtherNet/IP as an optional communication protocol for the SMVector Drive. According to Mike Bailey, Product Sales Manager at Lenze-AC Tech, the SMVector AC Drive can seamlessly operate on an EtherNet/IP network with the addition of a simple plug-in communication module. “Other network protocols are also available as option modules including CANopen, DeviceNet, Profibus and Modbus RS-485,” states Bailey.

EtherNet/IP is a member of the DeviceNet and ControlNet family of Common Industrial Protocols (CIP) developed by Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation – ROK). As a member of the CIP family, EtherNet/IP can utilize the same set of pre-defined common objects, thus making communication between devices from different manufacturers much easier.

According to Lenze-AC Tech company officials, Lenze-AC Tech worked together with Allen-Bradley engineers to ensure complete product compatibility. “We first added EtherNet/IP to our PositionServo Drive and since then, our customers have been looking for EtherNet/IP for their AC Drive Solutions,” says Bailey, and he adds, “Allen-Bradley remains the largest implementer of EtherNet/IP, with most applications in the packaging and automotive markets; providing Allen-Bradley compatibility and multiple communication options for all of our products allows our customers to choose the fieldbus that best fits their automation application as well as their physical network.” Bailey explains that EtherNet/IP is a popular industrial network solution because it can support a nearly unlimited amount of nodes, can be used on a single point connection for configuration and control and permits devices to send and receive messages simultaneously.

Ryan Chamberlin
Inside Sales, Customer Support
[email protected]

Industrial Electronics Servo Motor Repair Services

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We’ve Been Servicing the Industrial World Since 1983.

Minimize Your Downtime. Maximize Your Productivity.

Call Toll Free: 1.877.625.2402

Almost every Servo Motor can be repaired for a fraction of what it will cost to buy a new one.  Precision Electric provides expert repairs for all AC Servo Motors as well as Brushless Servo Motors, and DC Servo Motor products, and other related equipment.

There is No Charge To evaluate your Servo Motors for repair. To get a free evaluation, email me and I’ll send you an RMA number. It takes about 5-7 days to evaluate and quote most motors for repair unless you need Rush Service. Rush jobs are usually quoted 24-48 hours after we receive the items.

Standard repairs are usually shipped 7-14 days after they are approved. Rush repairs are usually shipped five working days or less after approval. Many rush repairs can be completed in as little as 48 Hours.

Each repair is covered by a One-Year comprehensive warranty unless otherwise stated on your quote. Precision Electric has been providing comprehensive AC & DC Servo Motor Repair and CNC & Spindle motor repair services for over 25 years. We routinely repair domestic and foreign motors.

Ryan Chamberlin
Inside Sales, Customer Support
[email protected]

SMVector Pumps Hard-to-Handle Chemicals

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Flomotion Systems develops and manufactures unique sealless peristaltic pumps that eliminate loss-of prime failures in chemical feed applications. Typical markets served include water & wastewater treatment, chemical, food & dairy, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, energy management, power and irrigation.

A long-time user of Lenze – AC Tech’s MC Series drives; Flomotion has now incorporated the economical, compact and lightweight SMVector drive in the design of their 2001HEC Series pumps.

The Flomotion 2001HEC Series are rugged, reliable and cost effective industrial hose pumps built to succeed in harsh industrial environments. Several features of the SMVector make it a perfect fit for the job, including a removable terminal cover; easy access for control and power wiring and the fact that it can handle a wide range of operating temperatures from -10 to 55ºC. Last but not least, according to Flomotion, the SMVector offers better protection against electrical shock than any other NEMA 1 controller on the market.

Mounting the SMVector controller directly to the pump allows Flomotion to optimize precious panel space and offer its customers outstanding convenience. The unique EPM or Electronic Programmable Module stores the drive’s parameter configuration greatly simplifying initial setup.

Centrifugal and pumping applications especially those moving fluids or a mixture of wet and dry ingredients present a challenge because the speed is affected by the load. Fluid moving applications require ‘variable speed’ – a drive and motor that can produce the necessary horsepower to move the load at a constant speed. The motor will draw from the drive the amount.

of current it needs to ‘do the job’. The SMVector drive works well in this type of application because the speed can be controlled tightly in vector mode (more torque/less speed) or loosely in V/Hz mode to determine just the right amount of speed.

SMVector Benefits

• Multiple enclosure options available including washdown
• Wide temperature range: -10 to 55ºC
• Removable memory (EPM)
• Multiple operational modes (V/Hz, Enhanced V/Hz, Open Loop Vector)
• Lightweight, compact design
• Intuitive programming
• Multiple communication options
• Economical

Ryan Chamberlin
Inside Sales, Customer Support
[email protected]