Kurz Industrial Solutions headquartered in Neenah, WI, with locations in Eau Claire, WI and New Berlin, WI has acquired Schneider Electric Motors Inc. in Menomonie, WI. Schneider Electric has been in business serving customers in several different industries in Western Wisconsin for over 40 years. Schneider’s focus on providing valued solutions to its customers matches well [read more…]
Our on-site services same time and money. Here’s what you get with a Kurz on-site DC motor inspection. Physical inspections of DC motors as detailed on report provided by Kurz. Check brush spring tension and brush length. Check commutator condition/color, blow out carbon dust – away from commuter. Clean all motor windows. Inspect brushes for [read more…]
Starting a motor is a big job for any power source. There must be enough power to energize the windings and activate the shaft. Applying direct power to the motor isn’t the best strategy, however. There should be a starting system that applies power in a slow-and-controlled manner. Learn more about asynchronous motor starters so [read more…]
Motors are fine devices when they’re properly hooked up. They can also be frustrating parts when they shut down at inopportune times and need repair. Setting up the motor in the proper manner is a simple way of reducing any downtime. Get to know the fine details surrounding motor setup so that your industry purrs [read more…]
Transformers are everywhere in today’s modern world. From powering your car speakers to an entire neighborhood, transformers are a wonder of the electrical industry. For professionals who work on these components, understanding troubleshooting techniques is paramount. Learn how to test a transformer by implementing a few strategies. A reliable, electrical circuit is the result of [read more…]
The rural spaces of Indiana make it a perfect backdrop for a wind farm. Crops can be sown underneath and between the turbines as power needs are solved with this sustainable array. When you’re out in Benton County, Indiana, be ready to greet 50,000 acres of wind turbines. Discover the fascinating history behind windmills in [read more…]
Most people view soaring wind turbines as extremely visible examples of modern technology and human ingenuity, but these amazing machines are actually closely related to windmills that were used to crush grain and pump water thousands of years ago. While a Bronze Age windmill and a modern wind turbine may share the same basic DNA, [read more…]
In the wind industry, moving parts are the hallmark of a well-oiled machine. Turbines should always have their blades rotating, which equates to electricity generation. These moving parts aren’t all made from a single material, however. Each part connects into the adjacent one. It’s necessary to use couplings throughout a turbine’s design. Elastomeric couplings are [read more…]
The Earth continues to rotate and weather patterns constantly change. Wind is the result of these activities. In fact, nearly every part of the globe has some wind blowing during a given part of the day. It makes sense that energy industries would look toward wind turbines as a lucrative, production source. Wind turbines are [read more…]
Electric motors help run the world. From powering a commuting vehicle to supporting a wind turbine, these motors give life to many of the world’s most important machines. At Kurz Industrial Solutions, we pride ourselves on 100 years of service to the motor drive world. Our repair shop can support your motor needs when maintenance [read more…]
