A myth persists that motors when rewound are inferior due to a decrease in reliability and efficiency. I'm sure you've heard it, "a motor losses 2% efficiency every time it's rewound." If the work and processes are controlled, coupled with better components, reliability and efficiency should remain or may even be slightly improved. EASA's study "The Effect of Repair/Rewinding on Motor Efficiency" Test Protocol Results page 1-19 proves the point. So, why isn't the message getting out? How can we change this misconception?

      A non-profit organization has been established and named the Green Motors Practices Group. The organization promotes branding that identifies service centers who are committed to produce rewinds consistently that will retain or improve reliability and efficiency. This promotion has begun the process of changing these misconceptions and produce positive perceptions of our finished products especially with Northwest electric utilities.

      If your interested in helping us, please visit www.greenmotors.org and let us know if you'd like to become a member.