Smith Services, Power Systems by Timken

10/15/2026

Smith Services™ can provide a full suite of electric motor and generator services designed to help minimize downtime and maximize equipment life. From precision repairs and complete overhauls to preventative maintenance, long‑term storage, and advanced insulation solutions, our team can deliver end‑to‑end capabilities that help to keep your operations running smoothly.

Our core services include:

- Electric motor, generator, and gearbox repair
- Preventative maintenance and diagnostics
- Enhanced winding and insulation technology
- Electric motor storage and preservation
- New motor supply and installation

Whether you need emergency field service repairs, planned maintenance programs, or assistance specifying a new motor or insulation upgrade, Smith Services has experienced technicians, industry‑leading testing, and proven processes to help deliver reliable, cost‑effective solutions. Contact our team to discuss a tailored service plan that can help reduce downtime and lower total lifecycle cost.

To learn more about our services, visit: https://ow.ly/CM0b50ZXl26

The Timken Company

10/02/2026

Behind every product we deliver is the talent and dedication of our manufacturing, machining, assembly, and shop-floor teams. Your craftsmanship and commitment make it possible for us to support customers around the world. We’re proud of what we build together. Happy National Manufacturing Day.

09/28/2026

Behind every electric motor failure is a long chain of early warning signs. Smith Services™ can offer multiple diagnostic and preventative maintenance tools to help identify any potential issues with your rotating equipment before they become catastrophic failures. Last month we discussed current signature analysis (CSA) and how it focuses on motor current. In this post, the topic is electric signature analysis (ESA) which is a preventative diagnostic method that allows you to detect a wider range of potential issues. ESA utilizes BOTH current and voltage waveforms to detect anything out of the ordinary. Some key failures that can be identified are:

- Winding faults
- Insulation breakdown
- Mechanical faults
- Load imbalances
- Stator and rotor degradation

Electric signature analysis can dive deeper than CSA testing because it involves a comprehensive (mechanical and electrical) analysis of the electric motor. This method of testing allows you to see both up and downstream from the electric motor but requires more advanced equipment and analysis tools, when compared to a current signature analysis (CSA) test. When a problem is more complicated and requires deeper analysis and more sophisticated tools, this method of testing can be helpful when analyzing just the motor current isn’t enough to solve your customer’s equipment issues.

To learn more about our preventative maintenance and diagnostic services, visit: https://ow.ly/CFpI50ZJyAt

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09/23/2026

When emergency repairs and custom solutions are required—Smith Services™ has the experience and knowledge to help solve your toughest problems. We helped get a paper mill, that employs a fifth of a local town’s 5,000 residents, back online after severe thunderstorms. This outage halted production, affecting more than just the plant, rather the whole community as many people’s jobs came to a full stop. Our prior expertise and knowledge helped us reduce diagnostic time and get the plant back to full capacity a week ahead of schedule. Read the full case study to find out how their custom system operated, was damaged, and repaired: https://ow.ly/q1vE50ZJyxo

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Learn how we got a paper mill back online after a lightning strike. Read this whitepaper from Smith Services.

09/15/2026

Interested in learning more about electric motor theory, design principles, and failure modes?
Smith Services™ offers a two-day in-person course, teaching end-users about electric motors. This class combines in-shop lessons and testing with real world examples, to help users better understand their equipment. Attendees will get the opportunity to get a live look at actual failures on motors, common failure identifiers, watch motor testing, and experience the actual repair process.

To learn more about this program, visit: https://ow.ly/ZJYM50ZJytk

09/08/2026

When an electric motor fails, the real story started long before the shutdown. Smith Services™ can provide a variety of preventative measures and systems to help extend the lifespan of your critical rotating equipment. One of the most common and cost-effective preventative maintenance measures you can take is current signature analysis (CSA).

CSA focuses on the electric motor’s current waveforms, to detect any out of the ordinary conditions. These measurable changes can help detect:

- Broken rotor bars
- Static or Dynamic Eccentricity
- Load issues
- Mechanical and electrical failure signals

This method of failure detection is effective but only tells a portion of the state of your motor. The parameter being tested is the current which only shows you downstream information. CSA testing is a regularly used diagnostic service that should be completed on a regular basis and can help identify any potential catastrophic failures. Check back next month to learn more of the full story, where we’ll discuss electric signature analysis (ESA) and how it can work with CSA to reveal more about the health of your equipment.

To learn more about our preventative maintenance and diagnostic services, visit: https://ow.ly/XR1z50ZJyyg

The Timken Company

09/04/2026

All Timken Power Systems locations will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. We honor the professionals whose skill, craftsmanship, and dedication allow us to support our customers and help the communities they serve.

08/20/2026

Aluminum is one of the world’s most recyclable materials, making it highly effective across a wide range of industrial applications. At one of the nation’s leading aluminum recycling and production facilities, the maintenance team noticed arcing and performance issues on a 1,500 HP synchronous crusher motor at the start of the recycling process. These electric motors help process the equivalent of 20 billion cans per year, making reliable operation essential.

Smith Services™ responded immediately, transporting the motor more than 500 miles to their repair facility. Our team diagnosed and corrected multiple slip‑ring, brush ring, and lubrication issues, fully reconditioning the unit in just three weeks. This rapid turnaround prevented extended downtime and helped keep both recycling operations and new aluminum production on track.

To read the full case study, visit: https://ow.ly/SuO250ZwzYf

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08/19/2026

Speak with technical experts from the Smith Services™ and Philadelphia Gear® team in booth 109 at Duke Energy's 2026 Regulated & Renewable Energy TechX Conference in Concord, North Carolina. Learn how we can help provide your facility we reliable electric motor solutions.

Cannot attend the expo:
Visit: https://ow.ly/txBh50ZwA45
Email: [email protected]

The Timken Company

08/18/2026

Speak with our Timken Power Systems and Philadelphia Gear® experts at the Southern Company Technical Conference in booth 502. Learn from our experts how we can help support the power generation industry with reliable maintenance and 24/7 on-site support for your electric motors and gearboxes.

Unable to attend the conference?
Visit: https://ow.ly/VYNE50ZB1pM
Email: [email protected]

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