Repair/Replace Decision Process

Motors | Automation | Energy | Coatings

Failed motor

Yes
Investigate replacement with
Is the motor suitable
suitable motor - (Size/Enclosure/ No
for the Application
Performance) HP Breakpointp considerations:
Yes - Efficiency Differential
- Energy Cost
- Hrs of Operation
HP Below repair threshold
Yes - Motor Load
Premium & Std or EPAct
- Repair Cost
- Utility or Tax Incentives
No
- Reliability enhancement from new specs
- Life expectancy Factor
Has catastrophic failure occurred Condition of Stator core
OK
or history of repeated or
catastrophic failure?
High
No core loss

Major component damage (Rotor, Is repair cost greater than XX% Are replacement funds
Brackets, Frame, ...) Yes of replacement motor Cost Yes
available

No Yes

Is current motor NEMA Premium Yes

Replacement available
No
No
No
Evaluate efficiency failed motor Vs New
motor available (EPAct, NEMA Premium) Lead time of replacement
No
Is return on investment of higher efficient is acceptable
motor acceptable
Yes
No

Have motor repaired per See new motor purchase

facility policy policy to select replacement