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- 129 The Australasian Mine Safety Journal Summer 2011/12 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Safely maintaining and protecting motors lowers cost and extends life Dust, fi ne powder, slurry and spillage are the enemy of electric motor drives in bulk handling and process operations. Environmental debris and particles can quickly destroy bearings, windings and brushes on expensive electric motors and add considerably to service, maintenance and repair bills. Process operations also run the risk of increased ignition hazard as contaminated motor bearings and windings can create dangerous operating temperatures. almost inevitable while motor and drive positioning means collateral damage is commonplace. W K-MotorShield motor covers are a simple and safe solution to assist in minimising motor maintenance and service costs. The cover is of proven design and installed worldwide in mines, minerals processing plants, power stations, quarries and pulp processing plants. K-MotorShield motor covers simplify maintenance by keeping debris away from motors and improving heat transfer effi ciency from the motor's cooling fi ns by increasing airfl ow by as much as 140 per cent. Unlike heavy steel fabricated covers, K-MotorShield is constructed of durable, lightweight materials which allow easy handling by one person. They require little effort to snap into place to make installation and inspection easy and safe. Engineer K-MotorShield Cost effective, lightweight, snap-fitted motor covers will ensure bearing longevity by increasing surface air flow. Cooler bearing and winding temperatures result in improved reliability. Above: K Motor Cover in use correctly Left: Incorrect protection of a motor hile maintaining a pristine operating environment is the answer to optimising motor performance and longevity, it is not always possible. The nature of many bulk materials tasks means spillage and debris is K-MotorShield snap-on motor covers are available in a range of standard sizes for all NEMA frames and will not rust or corrode. For further information contact Kinder & Co. Ph: +61 3 9587 9244. www.kinder.com.au ed better to increase motor life n BULK MATERIALS HANDLING SOLUTIONS MADE BETTER +61 (3) 9587 9244 sales@kinder.com.au www.kinder.com.au 25 v yrs 2 a 5 t r h a i n e s r y 1 9 0 8 1 5 0 2 - 0 5 1 8 0 9 · 2 y 5 r t a h a n i n v e r s 1 2 ·