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Location and Dates

St. Louis, MO - Jan. 30-31, 2009
Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport
11228 Lone Eagle Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63044

Reservations
314-291-6700 (Request in-house reservations.)
Rates: $79

Discount Deadline

Jan. 5, 2009

Seminar Content
"Mechanical Repair Fundamentals of Electric Motors" addresses the basic mechanical aspects of motor repair.

Discussion will cover basic materials and their characteristics, the loading and stresses involved, the most common failure modes and patterns along with recommended repair practices as they relate to applications.
Seminar Highlights

Inspection & Disassembly

  • Tips & procedures
  • Time- and labor-saving ideas

Enclosures

  • Suitability of various designs
  • Frame repair methods
  • Fans and air deflectors

Shafts

  • Step-by-step replacement procedures
  • Materials and design features
  • Fits, clearances and importance of finish 
Rotors
  • Aluminum vs. copper
  • Material/construction
  • Performance characteristics

Bearings

  • Types: ball, roller, sleeve, hydrodynamic
  • Installation and handling

Bearings–continued

  • Special modifications:
    • Roller-to-ball conversion
    • Vertical mounting of horizontal motors
    • Severe duty applications
  • Lubrication systems
  • Sleeve bearing repair

Seals

  • Labyrinth seal design
  • Repair methods
  • Aftermarket seal modifications: lip seals, non-contact bearing isolators

Motor Dynamics

  • Alignment (internal and external)
  • Importance of air gap
  • Dynamic balancing (emphasis on 2-poles)

Special Sections

  • Shaft currents and corrective measures
  • Explosion-proof motor repair

Who Should Attend
This seminar will benefit supervisors, mechanics and machinists, and anyone involved in the repair decision-making process. A basic understanding of motor terminology is recommended.

What To Bring
Instructional items will be provided. You should need only note-taking materials.

Seminar Leaders
Chuck Yung

Technical Support Specialist Chuck Yung worked in the electrical equipment repair industry for 24 years before joining the staff of EASA in 1998. He has written countless technical articles for EASA's newsletter, CURRENTS, as well as for the trade press.
Kent Henry

Technical Support Specialist Kent Henry worked in the electrical equipment repair industry for 30 years before joining the staff of EASA in 2008. He began his career as an apprentice in Galesburg, Illinois, where he learned everything from disassembly to winding. Prior to joining EASA's staff, he was service manager in Peoria, Illinois, for seven years.

Class Hours
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Registration Fees
The registration fee is $449 per person ($489 if payment is received after the Discount Deadline.)* This includes lunch both days, coffee/soda breaks, and instructional materials. Travel, lodging and other expenses are the responsibility of attendees.

Register online now on EASA's secure Web server. If you prefer, you may also register by mail or fax (314-993-1269) or telephone ( 314-993-2220).

To qualify for the early registration discount, your payment must be received by the Discount Deadline for each seminar (above).

*Nonmember price is $549 ($589 after the Discount Deadline).


Updated 1/2/09