Motor Failures
What 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…
Read MoreHow to Start a Preventative, Predictive Pump & Motor Maintenance Programme
Pumps and motors can be extended in life by performing preventative maintenance, thereby making your plant more efficient, productive, and profitable. Preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance quickly allows you to spot potential issues before they happen, protecting your investment and keeping you up and running (and profitable) for longer. However, in spite of the clear…
Read MoreMotor Rewinding Methods
Electric motors need rewinding when they experience catastrophic motor failure. This could be due to bearing failures or winding failures. There are two angles of approach when it comes to rewinding motors and motor rewinding methods: Traditional armature winding. Traditional techniques are generally considered to last longer. The alternative, or mechanical method. The alternative approach…
Read MoreMotor Winding Explored
Most mining, commercial, industrial, and military machines use electric motors as a critical part of their production and manufacturing. However, at some point all motors will need to be repaired or replaced. Understanding the mechanical basics of motor rewinding will help you make the best decision on which is required. An armature winding process helps…
Read MorePlanning Your End-of-Year Maintenance Shutdown?Â
Here’s what you need to know now, before you do. While unexpected shutdowns can be extremely expensive and bring a plant to a complete standstill for an extended period of time, planned shutdowns are necessary, beneficial, and in some instances, mandatory. Here are some reasons why shutdown maintenance can be highly beneficial: It is…
Read MoreWhy Predictive and Preventative Maintenance for South Africa’s Wastewater Treatment Plants are so Important
The key to a long-lasting, reliable operation of motors and pumps is a well-planned preventive maintenance programme. For South Africa’s wastewater treatment plants, unscheduled stoppage of operations, or long repair shutdowns, are intolerable. In the world of pumps, generators, and motors, it is widely agreed that reactive maintenance is not the best strategy…
Read MoreWhy Testing Motors Matters
Who Does ONLINE MOTOR TESTING in the Western Cape? The Experts at CAW, Eager to Serve. Updated: 25 November 2025 Cape Armature Winders (CAW) uses top-of-the-range testing technologies – ALL-TEST Pro – to test key motor components. This allows us to test any of your motors safely, giving you peace of mind as well as…
Read MoreSubmersible Pump Testing Facility in Western Cape
With Killarney Gardens-based Cape Armature Winders’ multi-million rand new test bay and submersible pump testing facility western cape just recently completed, the company has already made a major breakthrough with the re-conditioning of a 1.35MW thruster motor for a marine vessel repair by Dormac. George Epenetos, commercial director of Cape Armature Winders, says because of…
Read MoreCAW repairs large 620kw electric motor
Cape Armature Winders (CAW) has recently completed the repair to a 620kw electric motor during one of its biggest routine maintenance and safety inspection projects for a client. Motor Specifications 620kw 6.6kva 328rpm Weight: 11tons Rotor Weight: 4.5tons Challenge In early discussions on the repair of this motor, the time frame was set at a…
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