Electric motor parts – what to pay attention to when choosing?

Electric motors in forklifts, loaders and lifts are becoming more and more popular. Their use makes the machines ecological, quiet and can be used even in closed spaces. However, even engines from such renowned companies as Manitou or Genie sometimes fail. How to act in such situations? And how to choose advantageously parts for electric motors?

What electric motor parts are most likely to fail?

An electric motor failure is always a big problem for the owner of the machine. However, although at first glance such an engine seems much more complicated than an internal combustion engine, in reality it is much easier to locate and repair the fault. 

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This is because the components in an advanced electric motor are often powered independently of each other, so the failure of one of them does not cause damage to the others. Also taking into account high availability individual parts for electric motors, repairing the fault does not have to be expensive.

The most common problems with electric motors are damage to the motor windings or damage to the terminals. Current controllers, heat sinks, rectifiers and, unfortunately, also mechanical components of the engine, also suffer frequent failures.

To maintain maximum performance and reduce consumption electric motor parts, it is necessary to perform periodic inspections and maintenance works. In the case of this type of engines, the most important things are: cleaning the radiators, replacing air filters, checking electrical connections, engine voltages and power supply phases.

When is it profitable to buy new parts for electric motors?

Some broken parts of electric motors can be regenerated. This procedure is relatively inexpensive and actually effective. Regeneration electric motor parts can improve their performance even for several years.

Unfortunately, not all of them parts of electric motors can be regenerated, and in many cases it will extend the durability of the elements by only a few months. This is therefore an unprofitable procedure if the forklift or lift is used intensively (and this is usually the case).

Another problem with recovery parts of electric motors is the duration of this activity. In the case of mechanisms as precise and complex as engine components, repair times can be very long. Just analyzing the parts and finding the cause of the fault may take up to several days! Therefore, there is usually no point in immobilizing the machine for a long time and causing downtime, as it means significant financial losses. 

In most cases (though of course not all), it is better to choose new ones parts for electric motors. Thanks to this, you can be sure that:

• you will receive high-quality parts;
• the service life of the new element will be much longer;
• engine operation with new parts will be safer and more efficient;
• you will avoid additional costs related to another failure in the near future.

Additionally, most of parts for electric motors you can receive it almost immediately. This is a perfect solution when you want to get the machine back to work quickly. This is extremely important if you need the device to complete a lucrative job.

At distributors parts of electric motors you can find both original elements and their cheaper substitutes. It is difficult to say which of them will work best in a specific situation. Most owners of machines such as forklifts or lifts choose new parts, but their substitutes should not be demonized too much. Sometimes they can work just as well.

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Before purchasing a non-original one electric motor parts check however:

• the exact specification of the item and its compatibility with your device;
• the reputation of the equipment manufacturer, as well as the markets to which it most often sells its products parts of electric motors;
• opinions of previous users of the part and - if possible - also the failure rate;
• country of shipment of parts – some manufacturers do not have a stationary office in Poland and it is necessary to import parts from abroad.

This is definitely a cheaper solution, but also quite risky - you can either get it right or not at all. If you are afraid that purchased part for an electric motor arrives damaged or will not work with your machine, it is better to choose original parts. In this case, you can also receive professional support.

What should you pay attention to when choosing new parts for an electric motor?

Buying a new one electric motor parts from a distributor of a specific brand is rather safe. You don't have to worry about any traps or equipment failures. However, it is worth considering certain issues that may make it easier for you to repair the fault.

It can be important if the distributor:

• also offers professional advice or has its own service;
• has in its offer parts for electric motors the most popular and trusted manufacturers;
•  officially cooperates with the brands whose parts it sells.

Of course, these are not the main factors that determine the purchase of parts from a specific manufacturer (the basic criterion is still the quality of service), but they can be very helpful. Your machines work for you, so you need to take care of them so that they serve you for many years.

Are you looking for parts for electric motors? Check out our offer! At GIZO you will find the best quality parts from renowned brands - Genie or Manitou.