#MotorTalkMonday – extending the life of your bearings
Did you know nearly 70% of industrial electricity is used by motors—and a significant portion of that is wasted due to inefficiencies? Using a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) is a powerful way to boost energy efficiency, but if not properly grounded, it can cause premature bearing failure due to common mode voltage.
The result? Costly downtime, maintenance, and replacements.
Solutions to Protect Your Bearings:
• Install a shaft grounding device (carbon brushes, grounding rings, or bearing isolators)
• Consider ceramic bearings for specific applications
• Follow best practices when installing VSDs: proper grounding, carrier frequency tuning, and selecting the right shaft grounding method
Looking to stay ahead of failures? ABB’s Ability™ Smart Sensor monitors motor health remotely—spotting bearing issues before they become breakdowns.
A small investment in prevention can lead to major savings over time.
Learn more about how to prevent bearing damage and extend motor life: https://abbmotionemea.showpad.com/share/efqhS9Ru7ACHPT1DC8TNg
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