If your motor has stopped working or is nuisance tripping then you may be able to diagnose the problem by performing a few basic checks. Before starting with the investigation it would be worth noting the general condition of the motor. Look for broken mounts/parts, signs of burning/carbon, contamination from various sources (water, oil, grease,… Read more »
Rewinding an Armature from a DC Motor Set – Video Here’s an 11 minute video showing our engineer Rewinding a Double Armature on a Single Shaft from a DC Motor Generator Set. Our engineer describes and shows important steps of our rewinding process from making diamond form wave band coils, inserting the coils into the armature,… Read more »
Diesel generators play an important role in many environments including schools and Government buildings, hospitals, events, construction sites and more – providing a backup source of power should the mains fail. Whilst being a reliable and cost-effective source of backup power, neglecting proper care and maintenance of a diesel generator increases the risk of failure… Read more »
If your operation depends on an electric motor, you’ll understand the importance of ensuring consistent motor performance to the required standard to keep your business profitable. You’ll also no doubt understand how disruptive an unplanned electric motor rewind or repair can be to your business. At Mawdsleys, we’ve carried out hundreds of motor repairs, rewinds… Read more »
If you rely on electric motors to power your business, consistent performance is key to keeping productivity and profit margins high. Unfortunately, so many Clients we are called out to are running their motors inefficiently – often only paying attention to their motors when they fails or begins to show drastic underperformance. To avoid downtime… Read more »
From the start of this year, we have been busy refurbishing and setting up our new workshops to construct a state of the art motor rewind and repair facility for our customers in our new location. You can see here when we first got the keys at the end of last year, just how much… Read more »
As we draw towards the end of 2017 we have finally received the keys to our new premises. An exciting day as we took possession of our new building and started to make firm plans on how it could be converted into suitable office and manufacturing space. Since then there has been lots of activity… Read more »
Since we opened for business the loyal support of our customers has helped us establish our business firmly as a British manufacturer with specialist precision engineering skills that design, manufacture and service rotating electrical machinery. We have an exciting change to announce.
Mawdsleys are pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Cox as Sales Manager for our Key accounts, with a special focus on naval business throughout the UK and Europe. Gary joins Mawdsleys having worked for Flowserve for many years, Gary’s experience and customer contacts are a huge plus for Mawdsleys and the growth of the… Read more »
DC (direct current) motor rewinds and repairs have been one of our specialist services for many years and in our experience, carbon brush wear is one of the most common causes of DC motor failure, alongside carbon dust and commutator surface wear caused by bad contact with the carbon brushes. Carbon brushes are found in… Read more »
