Motor Failures
The Best Electric Motor Testing Facility in Cape Town
Electric motors and pumps wear down quietly over time. What starts as a minor imbalance, heat spot, or electrical inconsistency can turn into a full-blown failure if left unchecked. That failure could stall production, damage equipment, or put staff at risk. In short, it costs you. Motor testing is part of running a reliable operation…
Read MoreBest DC Motor Winding and Cable Kit Manufacturer in the Western Cape
When you’re managing high-value equipment in industries like mining, fishing, or petrochemicals, every minute of downtime costs you. Equipment failures delay operations, hit your margins, disrupt schedules, and jeopardise safety. That’s why having the best DC motor winding and cable kit manufacturer in the Western Cape as your partner is essential. At Cape Armature…
Read MoreEmergency Repairs and Services for Pumps and Motors
If your company uses electromechanical machinery, the optimal functionality of pumps, motors, and generators is a constant concern. As the leading electromechanical solutions provider in the Western Cape, South Africa, we take care of equipment in industries such as shipping, oil and gas, manufacturing, wind turbine operations, municipalities, and factories. Here is how CAW’s emergency…
Read MoreHow to Choose Between Motor Repair and Replacement: Factors to Consider
When your electric motor starts showing signs of wear or damage, you’re often faced with a critical decision: repair or replace? This choice may seem daunting, especially when you consider the financial and operational implications. However, with the right information and guidance, particularly from experts like Cape Armature Winders – the leading specialists in electromechanical…
Read MoreFlame, Spark, and Dust Proof Motor Repairs: Why You Need Certified Experts
In any industrial setting, safety is paramount. When dealing with motors and machinery, the risks of flame, spark, and dust are often present and can lead to catastrophic events. That’s where specialised motor repairs come in, and ensures that the systems are repaired and maintained in line with safety protocols. And there’s no one better…
Read MoreThe Importance of Generator Maintenance
Most of the Western Cape is dependent on generators during loadshedding. Find out the importance of generator maintenance to keep business’s operational.
Read MoreWhy use a motor rewinding service in Cape Town
If or when your electric motor isn’t working as expected, you may need to make a critical decision about whether you should rewind or replace it. There are many instances when using a motor rewinding service provider in Cape Town like CAW is a better, lower cost, more efficient option to replacing your motor altogether. …
Read MoreBenefits of shutdown maintenance
Planning your shutdown maintenance can be a complicated process. However, the thinking behind it is straightforward: there are some maintenance jobs and inspections that can only be done when the plant is shut down. Think of your car. If you need to change the engine oil, or replace a flat tyre. You can only do…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about Green Drops
Green Drops – What it is, RSA wastewater systems scores, and how to achieve a good Green Drop score The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) recently published the highly anticipated Green Drop Certification Programme Report. In the report, only 23 wastewater systems (22 municipal systems and one private system) achieved the…
Read MoreWhy continued repair to motors and pumps may not be the solution
Almost every manufacturing plant, commercial building, and municipality depend on pumping systems to operate. Pumps are utilised widely in the industrial sector to provide cooling and lubrication for machinery, to transfer fluids for processing, and to operate hydraulic systems. A pump accounts for 27% of all the electricity used by industrial systems in manufacturing. In…
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