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At RSAW, we have always been proud to call America’s critical infrastructure among our customers, especially now. The recent national “Stay at Home” order has been extended through April 30th. Like you, Red Stick Armature Works is critical infrastructure, which means we are available 24 / 7 / 365 to respond to your industrial electric motor needs.

In this blog post, learn about the many adjustments we've made to respond to COVID-19 and to keep your critical plant operations up and running 7 /24 / 365.

When your industrial electric motor needs service or repair, does your project manager treat you with the personalized care and service you deserve?  

At Red Stick Armature Works, a unique aspect of our process is that we assign you a personal project manager dedicated to your project and serving your needs.

Read this blog post to learn more about our Personal Project Managers and the protocols they follow to navigate your industrial electric motor repair all the way from intake to 5-Star quality control.

The story of the AC motor goes back over 190 years.  For a quick overview of what an AC motor is, where it came from, and the most common types that are used in industrial applications check out our blog article here.

If they are like most electric motor repair vendors the answer is no. 

Which is why Red Stick Armature Works is the first choice among companies who understand that lost operating time equals lost revenue and profits.  Learn more in our blog post.

Electric motors provide the majority of current consumed in U.S. manufacturing plants, and extending their economic useful life beyond their normal ranges requires paying close attention to some of the most common factors that can cause them to fail.  These factors include everything from overloads, imbalances, and misalignments to vibrations and environmental issues. In this blog post we take a closer look at eight of the most common types of electrical engine failures that you should be on the lookout for in your facility.

With a reasonably small cost of inspection and maintenance, your industrial electric motors can last for years.  The following is a list of some recommended tips to help ensure reliability of operations and prevent failures over the life of your motor.  See them here in our blog post.

We are pleased to announce that Red Stick Armature Works, Inc., in Saint Francisville, Louisiana, has been approved as an EASA Accredited Service Center by the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA).

EASA Accreditation of Red Stick Armature means that the firm has successfully demonstrated it follows the prescribed good practices to consistently deliver quality electromechanical repairs that maintain or improve AC electric motor efficiency and reliability.

Your industrial electric motor has several critical components that enable it to efficiently and effectively convert electrical energy into the mechanical energy your plant needs to stay up and running smoothly.  These include the rotor, stator, bearings, windings, air gap, and commutator.  Learn more about each of them here.

A ResarchAndMarkets.com report shares that the global industrial motors market is expected to grow to over $60B by 2024.  A number of factors are driving this growth including technological advantages, MEPS, and industrial automation.  All of which make industrial motors, especially High Voltage, an increasingly attractive option for a wide range of industries.

Below is a list of questions to ask when evaluating potential industrial electric motor repair shops and service centers. The purpose of these questions is to help you identify elements that are indicative of an electric motor repair shop’s ability to deliver quality work on your motors.