From generators to forklifts, much of the industrial equipment in your factory is powered by electric motors. Failing to understand voltage requirements for each machine can slow down production, hurting your business’s bottom line in the process. To enhance the efficiency of your operations, below is a brief introduction to voltage production. 

Why Voltage Requirements Vary by Equipment

To maximize performance and ensure safe operation, each generator, power tool, or piece of heavy equipment powered by an electric motor has specific voltage requirements. When the voltage is too high, the overload causes circuit boards to overheat. This increases the risk of fires starting.

Extreme temperatures also wear down motor windings, cutting short the life of machinery. When the load is too low to power equipment, the motor draws more current to make up for it, which can also lead to overheating.

Reasons to Invest in Voltage Optimization

Beyond damaging generators, hydraulic machines, and other expensive equipment, voltage production issues lead to high electricity bills. That’s why voltage optimization is a wise investment. Similar to transformers, the equipment controls the electrical supply to machines at the site. This energy-saving measure cuts down on utility use, as well as the need for equipment repair and replacement costs.

For a better idea of the voltage requirements for electric motor generators and other machinery in your factory, contact the technicians at United Electric Motors. Committed to delivering the best customer service, the Anchorage, AK-based, Electrical Apparatus Services Association®-affiliated technicians provide electric motor maintenance, rebuilds, and repairs 24/7. To see how the motor repair specialists will put their 20 years of experience to work for you, connect online to review all the solutions they provide. Call (907) 563-5232 to schedule a service appointment anywhere in the state. Become a Facebook follower for advice on how to maintain equipment.