Problem
faced |
Area
concerned |
Corrective
action |
| Motor doesn’t run on applying voltage |
Armature
Brush
Drive setting & Connections |
Check armature resistance for continuity.
Check brush contact with commutator.
Check drive setting & connecting wires |
| Variation in output speed / torque from
motor |
Armature
Demagnetization |
Check seating of brush, replace if necessary.
Check / Clean commutator
Check armature for short / open windings.Magnetize body |
| Motor mechanically jammed |
Bearing
Other component |
Check for bearing jam, replace if necessary. |
| Lateral Play in shaft |
Bearing
Bearing housing |
Check for bearing status
Check bearing housing flange / end cover replacement may
be required |
| Irregular / Undesired sound from motor |
Origin of sound
Bearing |
Remove foreign material present inside, if anyDamaged
bearings |
| Motor gets heated up. |
Load
Armature |
Remove overload or use bigger capacity motor.
Check armature |
| Breakage or Bending of shaft |
Shaft |
Replace armature / motor |
| Sparking in commutator |
Load
Brushes |
Remove overload
Adjust brush setting
Magnetization needed |
| Jerks at shaft |
Drive
Brushes |
Check drive setting
Adjust brush seating |
| Physical Damage of any kind |
|
Replace concerned part |