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Feature | Conventions & Trade Shows
Back in the saddle This year’s convention of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association will provide a forum for getting back to business as usual By Kevin Jones, EA Senior Editor Official themes of the Electrical Apparatus Service As- will be forced to make radical changes at the last minute. Anyone who’s sociation are not always descriptive of what the year planning to attend should periodically check EASA’s website at www.easa. or the convention is all about. No one, though, could com.] have anticipated the relevance of the “Keeping Industries Moving” theme last year. In a year when we were Efficiency a theme in several sessions introduced to a slew of pandemic-related words and The theme of efficiency will run as a thread through several of the conferphrases, EASA member firms found themselves clasence sessions, several of which will touch on the efficiency of machines sified as “essential businesses,” deemed necessary to and of operations. keep the basic functions of comIn a session called “Repair Best Practices to Mainmerce and industry in working tain Motor Efficiency & Reliability,” EASA senior techorder. nical support specialist Tom Bishop plans to explain Consequently, businesses that the extent to which motor repair affects, or doesn’t afkeep industrial processes supplied fect, efficiency and reliability. He’ll then present what and maintained weren’t hit as hard are regarded as the best practices for maintaining or as other segments of the global improving efficiency “based on industry rewind studeconomy were. Last year’s convenies.” tion had to be held virtually, but atThese studies have been thorough. Last year, EASA, tendees and presenters alike took in partnership with the U.K.’s Association of Electrical advantage of the opportunity to and Mechanical Trades, published The Effect of Repair/ speak of the industry’s resilience. Rewinding on Premium Efficiency/IE3 Motors, which Now, everyone seems eager to provided documentary evidence that repair needn’t get back to business, and this incompromise the efficiency of these classes of motors cludes holding conventions in provided certain repair standards are maintained. literal, not figurative, convention Last year’s study was a follow-up to a 2003 study that halls, where attendees benefit EASA pump and vibration specialist provided similar data about motors of lower efficiency from the unscheduled intangibles Gene Vogel, shown here during a preratings. sentation at the 2019 convention in Las of meeting in person: the chance Vegas. — Electrical Apparatus photo Tom Bishop will present another session touchmeeting in the buffet line, the slap ing on efficiency, this one in the context of testing. In “Estimating Peron the back while waiting for the doors to the conferformance of Small Induction Motors without a Dyno,” he plans to offer ence session to open, the drink at the bar with the acguidance on performance testing without a dynamometer. Alternatives to quaintance who ends up becoming a customer. dynamometer testing — using data from winding resistance tests, no-load Perhaps unintentionally underscoring a desire to tests, and locked-rotor tests — will be presented, and Bishop promises the get back to business, this year’s EASA convention, session won’t be “math-heavy.” scheduled to be held June 26-29 at the Fort Worth Bishop’s colleague, EASA senior technical support specialist Chuck Convention Center in Fort Worth, Tex., will offer a Yung, plans to step beyond the bounds of machine efficiency and talk healthy dose of nuts-and-bolts presentations. There about the efficiency of a service center’s administrative operations. In will be the usual offering of side trips, networking a session titled “Optimizing Service Center & Management Efficiency,” events, and sessions on marketing and management, Yung will describe such things as billing as you go, coordinating multiple but the program this year appears slightly weighted jobs, spotting and resolving bottlenecks, and delegating authority. toward sessions on the fundamentals of keeping rotating electrical machines running. Field work, testing, and more [Note that convention programs can and do change. The speakers promoted for the convention in April Machine efficiency can’t be assured or documented without good testing, and May are not guaranteed to be the ones in person and the convention will reflect this priority by offering a pair of sessions at the venue in June, even in a “normal” year. And on field testing presented by Calvin Earp and Ron Widup of Shermco Inthis year there’s the added question of whether EASA dustries. 24 ELECTRICAL APPARATUS | MAY 2021
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In a presentation titled “Failure Modes, Troubleshooting & Maintenance Best Practices,” Earp and Widup plan to offer recommendations for performing field tests safely and efficiently, drawing on their extensive experience in field work. Their session appears likely to concentrate on technology, standards, and safe work practices. Earp and Widup are scheduled to follow up this session with a second one, titled “Use the Latest Tools of the Trade for Field Testing of Electric Motors,” in which they will do as the title suggests: explain the latest trends, techniques, and technology used to field test and assess electric motors. As they do each year, EASA’s technical support staff will be making sizable contributions to the convention program. In addition to the presentations by Tom Bishop and Chuck Yung described above, there will be contributions by EASA pump and vibration specialist Gene Vogel and EASA technical support specialist Matthew Conville. Vogel is a familiar figure at EASA conventions, usually presenting multiple sessions and readily available to engage one-on-one with attendees. This year he’s scheduled to give three consecutive sessions totaling four hours in length, with half-hour breaks in between. But those who hope to attend these sessions had better plan ahead; Vogel is scheduled to appear on Saturday, June 26, when many attendees will be arriving and getting themselves situated at their hotels. Matthew Conville, a recent addition to the EASA technical staff, plans to share his expertise with carbon brushes in a session titled “Carbon Brush Applications, Tips & Tricks.” Conville — who was our generous host during EA’s visit to Flanders in Evansville, Ind., for our August 2018 cover article — will outline the numerous considerations behind the use of these machine components that are often taken for granted. R
Lively networking between sessions could be found in abundance at the 2018 EASA convention in Milwaukee — an element of conventions that just can’t be replicated virtually. — Electrical Apparatus photo
Covering the fundamentals No EASA convention would be complete without at least a couple of sessions on broader subjects of interest to those new to the field or looking to brush up their skills, and this year’s convention appears unlikely to be any exception. The first technical session of the convention, scheduled for 1:00 until 4:30 Saturday afternoon, will be an overview of synchronous motor operation and application presented by Javier Portos of Integrated Power Services LLC. In it, Portos will cover basic theory and operation, troubleshooting in the field, and repair. Another session on service fundamentals will be held two days later, when Wayne Hall of Jenkins Electric is scheduled to offer generator repair tips. In addition to explaining what to take note of during a generator repair, Hall will also cover elementary troubleshooting. The sessions described here are just a sampling of what’s in store for those who choose to make the trek to Fort Worth for this year’s convention. There will also be the usual assortment of side trips and networking events, presentations about the economy — particularly the electromechanical sector — and talks by motivational speakers meant to uplift and inspire. A full description of these sessions may be found, as mentioned previously, at www.easa.com. EA
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Feature | Conventions & Trade Shows
Welcome to Fort Worth What to see during this year’s roundup of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association By Susan L. Follett, EA Contributing Writer Your bags are packed, your mask and hand sanitizer are in your carry-on, and you’re looking forward to getting back to the annual EASA Convention. But all work and no play — we all know how that ends. And Fort Worth has some great attractions to explore. So here are a few things to ponder as you plan your trip. First, a little history. Fort Worth, the nation’s 13th largest city, is named for Brig. Gen. William J. Worth, an Army officer who distinguished himself during the War of 1812, the Second Seminole War, and the Mexican-American War. The city was established in 1849 as an Army outpost and grew to prominence as a livestock center with the arrival of railroads in the late 1870s. The Fort Worth Stockyards are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and cattle drives are still held there twice a day. EASA has planned a number of events in and around the Stockyards; be sure to check the convention website if you’re interested in taking part. Conference planners have also put together events in other nearby locations, including day trips to nearby Waco and Dallas and a tour of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Additionally, Brandon and Clark, an electric motor service and repair facility that opened in 1950, will be hosting this year’s service center tour. “We really liked the feel of Fort Worth,” said Dale Shuter, meetings and exposition manager for EASA, explaining the association’s choice of venue for this year’s event. “Even though it’s a big city, it has a
The Fort Worth Convention Center will host the EASA Convention June 27-29. — Photo by Austin James
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small city feel. We’re the only group at the convention center and the three main hotels, so you’ll see lots of people wearing EASA nametags as you’re out exploring. We’re happy to be holding the event in person this year, and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone.” Shuter recommends the Waco tour for those who are getting to Fort Worth early in the weekend, as well as the tour that takes place before the closing party at the Stockyards on June 29. And don’t miss the opening night networking event on June 27 at the arena adjacent to the convention center, she added. “It’s a great way to see old friends again before you head out to explore Fort Worth.” Listed in the accompanying sidebar are a few more attractions to consider, along with one last piece of advice: Be sure to check a venue’s website or social media pages, or call ahead before you leave, to confirm that they are open. And for even more ways to spend your time in Fort Worth, go to www.fortworth.com. EA
EASA has planned a number of events in and around the Stockyards; be sure to check the convention website if you’re interested in taking part
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Restaurants, museums and shopping
Cultural District: Located a few miles from downtown, the Cultural District includes five museums — the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Kimbell Art Museum, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame — in a single park-like setting, as well as the Will Rogers Memorial Center, the Botanic Garden, movie theaters, restaurants, shops, and bars. Sundance Square: Located on the north side of downtown Fort Worth, this 35-block area — named for the partner of outlaw Butch Cassidy, who often traveled to this part of town — includes galleries, restaurants, and the Fort Worth Water Gardens. Camp Bowie District: Renamed after a nearby World War I military training camp, Camp Bowie Blvd. has evolved into the city’s premier commerce corridor, with retail, restaurant, and entertainment options as well as preserved historic sites, including Roy Pope Grocery, Kincaid’s, The Original, and the Blue Bonnet Bakery. Panther Island: Located north of downtown Fort Worth, Panther Island is home to the only waterfront stage in Texas, as well as Panther Island Brewing, the Coyote Drive-In Movie Theater, Panther Island Pavilion Beach, and Panther Island Ice, Fort Worth’s only outdoor ice-skating rink.
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EASA Convention planners have put together several tours of Fort Worth attractions, including the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. — Photo by Jessica Tan, Unsplash
The Fort Worth Zoo is home to more than 7,000 native and exotic animals.
Airfield Falls Conservation Park: Airfield Falls Trailhead is Tarrant County’s largest natural waterfall, and nearby Marion Sansom Park features several interconnecting loops that wind through wooded areas and offer views of Lake Worth. Botanical Research Institute of Texas: Founded in 1987, BRIT is an international scientific research and learning center focused on conservation and knowledge-sharing. The facility includes an herbarium, research project exhibitions, and naturecentered visual art, and is the first in Tarrant County to achieve the LEED Platinum rating. Trinity Trails: Trek through Fort Worth’s extensive trail system to discover hidden gems and historically significant locations along the Trinity River. Fort Worth Water Gardens: Located near the convention center and designed by Phillip Johnson,
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Fort Worth Zoo: The state’s first zoo, which opened in 1909, is home to more than 7,000 native and exotic animals and several indoor and outdoor exhibits. If you’re planning to go, note that tickets must be purchased in advance. On-site sales are not available. Bureau of Engraving and Printing: The buck starts here, at one of only two locations in the U.S. that print money. Free, self-guided tours take visitors over the production floor to see where billions of dollars are printed. Tours run from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Vintage Flying Museum: Located in Meacham International Airport, this museum is home to nearly two dozen rare and historic aircraft, a dedicated reciprocal and jet engine room and WWII memorabilia and artifacts. Cowtown Segway Tours: Try a two-wheeled tour of the city with knowledgeable tour guides, and select from a range of trip options through downtown Fort Worth, along the Trinity Trails or through the Stockyard. — SF
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Feature | EASA Convention Exhibitors
Show stoppers
At a convention of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association that promises to be unlike any of the ones before, exhibitors are pulling out all the stops to make a good impression with friends and customers — all in a safe environment
This year’s convention of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association, being held June 27-29 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Tex., will truly be unlike any previous iteration of the convention we’ve ever seen. After a year of doing things virtually, attendees and exhibitors alike will be happier than ever to see one another again, as reports from exhibitors on the following pages attest. But they’ll have to do so in a measured manner. To get a sense of what the convention’s going to look like, we spoke to EASA’s President & CEO Linda Raynes and Meetings & Expositions Manager Dale Shuter about social distancing precautions, specific rules, and other measures being taken in EASA’s Covid-19 protocol plan to make the layout, exchanges, and excitement that the conventions are famous for completely safe. Here are our questions and EASA’s answers: EA: How are you handling social distancing? EASA: This has been posted on our website and sent out by e-mail. We also plan to include it in the registration bags. There will also be signage at the event.
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Onsite at EASA 2021 Convention & Solutions Expo, attendees will be required to: > Use EASA’s badge distance indicators regarding attendee greetings. > Wear masks that cover the nose and mouth in the lobby/hallway areas (per convention center rules) and Solutions Expo unless your small group agrees to badge distance indicators. > Maintain social distance (six feet) from others in the hallway unless your small group agrees to badge distance indicators. > Follow one-way traffic signs in common areas and hallways. > Utilize sanitation stations located throughout the meeting space and expo hall. > Perform self-assessed health screenings. > Do not attend if experiencing any symptoms. > A touchless check-in includes scan-and-go badge printing and QR code. There will be marked social distancing at check-in, with a plexiglass partition at the registration desk. EA: Many have voiced concern about how sessions will be safely monitored as well. EASA: Sessions will have socially distanced seating and separate microphones for all speakers. Initially, masks were required for all individuals during sessions. With the updated Center for Disease Control & Prevention guidelines announced April 27, however, masks will not
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Color-coded dots on name badges at the EASA Convention will indicate the level of contact the wearer is comfortable with.
be required for fully vaccinated individuals once seated during sessions. Convention staff will be sanitizing session rooms during breaks. For food and beverage safety, table seating will be limited to six people per round-top table. Grab-and-go options will be available at the expo, combined with gloved servers, single-serve condiments, and no pre-placed items on tables. EA: It sounds like a bit of a downer, but I imagine the no handshakes/hugs is going to be incredibly difficult to enforce. EASA: At the expo, expect to maintain six feet of personal space. Oneway traffic flow in the expo aisles and signage with following expo rules: Masks required, flow traffic indicators, and no handshakes/hugs unless both parties indicated they allow contact via the badge system. Name badges will be required for entry. Sanitization stations will be scattered throughout the hall. Rest stops will be available for side meetings between attendees and/or exhibitors. Socially distanced eating and standing areas will also be provided. Another adjustment for showgoers, but a crucial one for keeping things sanitary: limited giveaways that require exchanging hands or multiple points of contact. Finally, there will be a one-way entrance and exit door format, paired with wider aisles that allow two-way traffic in center and sides, in order to keep the aforementioned flow traffic indicators effective. EA: Badge system specifics: How will it work? Anything you think EA readers need to know that will make preparation easier for them? How will you enforce the no handshakes and/or hugs rules? EASA: We will actually be using a Dot system (see illustration). These too will be included in the registration bag with an explanation of what each one means. We will also have signage for this. All attendees will be provided colored “dis-
tance dots.” By placing one of these dots on your name badge, you are telling others your distance preferences (and you’ll quickly understand theirs, too!) Red = “No contact.” Keep six feet away from me, no exceptions. Yellow = This “elbows only” level indicates “I’m still being cautious.” You still want to keep some distance with these individuals unless they’ve given you permission for an “elbow bump” greeting. Green = The “Hi-Fives & Handshakes” tier. These attendees are okay with a handshake or even a hug if you know each other. Requires frequent hand sanitizing and washing. EA: What are some of the extracurricular activities this year that you’re most
looking forward to (i.e. Billy Bob’s)? EASA: Sunday at the Arena will be a really fun, casual networking event immediately after the Solutions Expo from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (The Arena is right next to our expo hall.) EASA will provide two drink tickets to each attendee, and there will be fun sports-themed food and games. We hope everyone will join us for a while before heading out for the evening. The closing party on Tuesday at Billy Bob’s will be a great night, too; how could it not be at the world’s largest honky-tonk? There will even be line dancing lessons. Another highlight will be the service center tour to Brandon & Clark on Tuesday afternoon. And we Please turn to next page
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can’t forget our optional tours to Waco (it’s been very popular so far, with members looking forward to seeing the Magnolia enterprise of Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV fame), the JFK 6th Floor Museum, Sundance Square, and the Botanic Garden. And of course the Cowgirl Museum and Stockyards. EA: Any other aspects of the convention you’re excited about? EASA: We are very excited about the Saturday “Supercharge Your Sales Leadership” workshop presented by sales guru Mike Weinberg, one of our most highly rated speakers. Mike is blunt and practical, and we’re confident this all-day seminar will be enormously beneficial to member sales leaders – whether they’re the owner of a small firm or a sales manager of a larger member. This is an incredible value at only $199 for members and $699 for non-members (a fraction of its typical price). We are also releasing new industry research at the general session on Monday; consider it “must see” information. EA: If you could describe the general feeling you have in a few sentences: What’s it feel like approaching this year’s show, knowing you’ll be back to the show floor after a year “off,” when you were forced to do it virtually? EASA: We are thrilled to be back in person. People are ready to get back to business, and there is nothing like meeting with fellow members and our great expo partners face-to-face. We know we can provide a safe meeting environment that still allows attendees to network, do business, get needed education, and have some fun while doing it. EA: Thank you for your thorough explanation of convention protocol. And now, let’s meet some of this year’s exhibitors . . .
Winding analyzer used in wind energy Electrom informs us that wind energy operators and maintenance professionals are using the Electrom iTIG III winding analyzer uptower to help make data-driven generator maintenance decisions. In the shop or in the confines of a turbine nacelle, Electrom testers are proving themselves rugged and portable for testing anywhere. The company plans to exhibit these instruments at the convention.
Battery-less machine health monitors Attendees at the EASA Convention are invited to visit Everactive at Booth 1146 for a live demonstration of the company’s new battery-less and wireless machine health monitor sensors and steam trap monitors. The sensors harvest their energy from the environment (solar, temperature differential), so there’s no need for battery replacements. They have a range of 280 feet and a sensor density of 1,000 sensors per gateway, and they can provide real-time vibration, temperature, and humidity data, according to the company. Director of product marketing Rafael Reyes and vice president of marketing Brian Alessi will be available to answer any questions visitors might have. “Don’t lose this chance to experience firsthand this unique industrial technology,” the company writes. “Hope to see you in Fort Worth soon.”
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Motor shaft grounding rings explained According to Electro Static Technology, maker of the AEGIS line of motor shaft grounding rings, VFD-induced shaft voltages discharge through motor bearings and can destroy the bearings in as little as three months. Motor repair shops are often blamed if this problem recurs after a motor has been repaired, according to the company, and motor manufacturers also suffer blame since motor users often don’t understand the connection between VFDs and electrical bearing damage, believing it to be the result of mechanical wear rather than electrical discharge machining. AEGIS rings are designed to protect bearings — and ultimately motors — from these discharges. At this year’s EASA Convention, the company will be showing exactly how this damage happens and why the company’s products constitute “the reliable choice for your customers by protecting motors for the L10 life of their bearings.”
Helping customers choose the right motor Representatives of ESR Motor Systems are going to EASA 2021 to expand their knowledge to bring back to their customers. James Hogg, ESR national division manager, Stephen Olson, ESR operations manager, and Dan Hodina, ESR president, will be attending. They say they’re excited to attend EASA 2021 “to see our vendors and customers in person and learn about the new products that everyone has to offer.” Their goal is to provide expert advice for customers to make sure customers get “the right motor for their application every time.” There are thousands of companies that sell electric motors but very few specialize in it, and the folks at ESR Motor Systems say they are “proud to be one of those few.” Please turn to next page
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Industry insights and application tips ALL-TEST Pro plans to give visitors at the convention an inside look at rotors, coils, phases, grounds, and resistances, all designed to help users keep all motors running. Visitors are invited to join Paul Llewellyn, Eric Winzer, and William Kruger at the All Test Pro Booth 912 for industry insight and applications. At 2:00 p.m. on June 27, William Kruger will offer a presentation on “New features in the AT7 & AT34 Advance MCA capabilities over all other de-energized test methods to quickly and thoroughly determine the condition of all electrical equipment using coils.”
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Feature | EASA Convention Exhibitors Preformed Windings: R&D, PD, diamond coils
Preformed Windings, founded half a century ago in a Sheffield, U.K., garage, now has a global presence as a leading manufacturer of high-voltage and armature coils. The company works with international OEMs and independent repair facilities in the hydro, nuclear, and oil and gas industries, where reliable, long-lasting machines are critical. Chairman Marcus Moir cites R&D investment, thought leadership, U.S. prospects, and the strength of the company’s brand as components of a “winning combination” that inspired Highgate Capital to acquire Preformed Windings last year. The company is recognized for its high-quality diamond coils, which are designed with low partial discharge in mind. PD, the electrical discharge occurring between two conducting electrodes without completely bridging the gap, can significantly lessen asset life due to the energy caused by such discharges, deteriorating insulation. Reducing PD levels in windings can lower maintenance costs and enhance long-term reliability. High-quality materials, handled with care, are crucial manufacturing considerations, and careful attention to every stage of the process is key to a quality outcome. Martyn Widdowson, technical manager, cites as an example the intricacies of working with insulation tape: Because it is applied under tension, all conductors must be parallel. to avoid introducing voids between the conductors and the insulation; and control of back tension of the copper, lay of the conductors, and application of turn tape are all critical. “We want to control the overlap of the insulation very carefully and avoid introducing voids,” he says. Another key part of high-quality resin-rich coil manufacture is the final pressing stage where the insulation and resin are pressed into a homogenous mass using the very careful application of pressure and heat. Carrying out this final press stage in a factory environment allows for extremely tight tolerances and exceptionally low PD results to be achieved. Production manager Les Guthrie emphasizes that achieving the lowest PD levels requires multiple trials of the pressing process, to ensure consistent, correct resin temperature throughout the coil, achieving the correct viscosity and control of excess resin flow. High-quality insulation that is carefully applied, shaped, and pressed will be void- and ripple-free, making it less susceptible to de-lamination and reduced life. According to managing director Danny Fox, “carefully manufactured low PD coils can not only survive the rigors of the thermal cycle and voltage endurance testing, but also then pass all standard electrical tests while still returning results mirroring a brand-new coil.” Observing an evident appetite in the HV repair market for low PD coils, James Stevens, global sales and marketing director, points out that Preformed Windings is well positioned and willing to help end users. “We have successfully developed low PD coils that have been extensively tested both internally and independently, exceeding industry standard tests such as thermal cycle and voltage endurance many times. It is now possible to have much longer warranties such as 5 or 10 years with confidence the machines will run consistently and efficiently.” The company advises those looking for more details to enjoy a virtual tour of its manufacturing facilities and to inquire about its upcoming “best practices” white paper.
Mica tapes and other insulation Since opening in 1914 in Japan, NipponRika has provided high-quality electrical insulation materials. Now the company has locations around the world ready to provide customers’ insulation needs. From mica tapes, glass and polyester tapes, and air baffles, NipponRika has the products needed for coil production and motor/generator repair, rewind, and manufacturing. As part of a commitment to being a one-stop shop for coil production, the company has also brought several machine manufacturers into its family: Bartech, MicaMation, providers of taping machines, coil forming machines, and heat presses. NipponRika is inviting EASA Convention attendees to join Kyle Schuler and Jon Lipaj at Booth 1225. If you’re looking for mica tapes and other insulation materials, machines for automated coil production, machines for flat coil production, “we have them,” the company says. “Whether you are an OEM, coil shop, or motor repair/rewind shop, we would like to introduce you to NipponRika and see what we can do to help make your business successful.” The company has exhibited at EASA Conventions since 2015 and has made many good friends along the way. “We know 2020 was a very challenging year for everyone, but 2021 brings a new excitement, and we look forward to meeting you in Fort Worth,” they say.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is only 17 miles from downtown Fort Worth, and several ground transportation options are available Laser cutting and design services Superior Services will be showcasing its full laser cutting and design services, explaining how the company utilizes its stateof-the-art equipment and displaying a variety of sample laminations. From prototype to production, the company’s design team works closely with manufacturers and engineers, striving for superiority on every project. “Whether we are provided a CAD drawing, sample for duplication, or requested reverse engineering, our highly trained draftsmen will work diligently to exceed the satisfaction of each customer,” the company says.
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Reintroducing a top surge tester The folks at Phenix Technologies tell us they’re excited to be back at the EASA Convention after all the exhibits that were canceled last year. Members of the company’s staff will be in contact with customers and friends and will also be reintroducing Phenix Technologies’ surge generator motor tester to the motor market, saying, “We hope to have a large interest in this new product.”
The team at EIS describes itself as being “thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with our customers in person at EASA this year!” After spending much of 2020 in quarantine, they’re ready to reconnect with old friends and introduce customers to “all of the exciting new projects we’ve been working on for the last year.” From a new website to expanded fabrication services, the company has been investing in its ability to serve the apparatus repair market. “We can’t wait to share these new features with our customers, suppliers, and partners,” writes digital marketing and media director Bonnie Bergkessel. “Stop by Booth 926 to experience the value that EIS can bring to you!” Please turn to next page
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Feature | EASA Convention Exhibitors ‘Total magnetic solutions’ Bunting-DuBois provides what it calls “total magnetic solutions” for the electrical service and repair industry. The company combines an experienced team of specialized magnetics engineers with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to deliver custom magnets and magnetic assemblies designed specifically for unique industries and applications. Bunting-DuBois supplies all types of permanent-magnet materials and manufactures compression bonded magnets, injection molded magnets, and magnetic assemblies. The company offers rapid prototyping, stringent quality control, and the capacity to manufacture magnets and magnetic assemblies in any quantity. “At Bunting, we are committed to providing custom magnets and magnetic assemblies engineered to meet your exact needs,” the company says. “Stop by our booth and visit with Chris Fisher, an expert on magnets and magnetic assemblies.”
Looking to renew relationships Where will you be on June 27? For the first time in 15 months, ABB Motors & Mechanical will be at a trade show – specifically, EASA 2021 in Fort Worth. The team at ABB says they’ve missed “you, our partners, and we know we have so much to catch up on.” The EASA Convention has always been a show about relationships, and ABB says it looks forward to visiting with customers face-to-face, “about your family, business, and experiences over the past two years.” The company will also have some ABB and Baldor-Reliance motors on display, including the new EC Titanium ultra-efficient motor and the XT severe-duty motor “for extra-tough applications.” ABB likes to say that “We keep the world turning while saving energy every day.” Together with its customers, the company says “we will keep industries moving.”
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An extensive line of a-c dielectric test sets
A ‘lively bunch’ of commutator experts
High Voltage, Inc., plans to spotlight its line of HVI a-c dielectric test sets at this year’s EASA Convention. Offering what it calls “a hipot for every application,” the company designs and manufactures many a-c dielectric test sets to serve a number of applications for high-voltage a-c testing of electrical apparatus and cable. The products can perform a-c withstand, tan delta/power factor, and partial discharge testing. The company offers a-c hipots designed to test loads from one vacuum bottle or hot stick, to insulators and bushings, aerial lift booms and buckets, iso-phase bus and switchgear, large motor and generator coils, and MV/HV cables. High Voltage has models to test resistive loads to capacitive over 10 F, from 3 kVac to 300 kVac, with 1 kVA to 250 kVA of power. Very low frequency a-c 0.1 Hz hipots are available for cable and generator testing, with TD/PF and PD diagnostic methods. Parallel resonant technology is also available to test very high capacitance loads, typically motors and generators, large bus ducts, switchgear, and MV cables.
Martindale Electric will be presenting its reliable line of commutator resurfacing abrasives, commutator undercutting, and electric motor repair, tools, and equipment in Booth 100. Having served electric motor shops since 1913, Martindale will have many products — as well as knowledgeable staff — on hand to talk with attendees about their electric motor repair tool needs. Martindale is known for spicing up its booth with live music, sometimes a jazz combo. In these times of Covid, though, “it would not be advisable to have our J. Hager playing the horn, since there is projection of air when playing this instrument,” Martindale vice president Jeff Snyder tells EA. Despite that, “our group of guys are a very lively bunch and love to greet and educate our customers and potential customers from all around the world, about our products and how they might help them in their business,” he says. “It will be a joy to break away from the confines of our manufacturing facility and be able to get out there and be with Please turn to next page our customers again!”
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New motors, drives, and starters Toshiba International Corp. will be showcasing several new motors, adjustable speed drives, and motor starters, including its new low- and medium-voltage 587 frame quarry motors. The company will also be offering webinars throughout the show about all of its new products and services. For those who want to attend virtually, registration is available at www.toshiba.com/ tic/tools-resources/training.
After a year of doing things virtually, attendees and exhibitors at EASA 2021 will be happier than ever to see one another again
A passion for motion amplification RDI Technologies is excited for this year’s EASA event in Texas, saying, “We can’t wait to be back in front of our customers doing what we love most: motion amplification!” The past year has been difficult, “not being able to be out in the field as much with all you,” the folks at RDI Technologies said, “and this event will be a great kickoff to our industry getting back out there and engaging with each other again. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you soon!”
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Insulation experts to discuss new products Visitors at the EASA Convention are invited to stop by and say hello to the people at The Gund Company at Booth 905. Motor insulation experts from the company will be available to discuss visitors’ insulation projects. The company will also be introducing new products, such as its UL-certified G-flex aramid paper and Mica HD for d-c commutators. G-Flex is a series of UL-certified flexible insulation materials for the motor market that The Gund Company will be bringing out in 2021. Mica HD is an inorganic bonded mica paper laminate with exceptional physical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal characteristics. “We will have various samples on hand,” says marketing specialist Joshua Pijor, “so be sure to stop by!
A trusted magnet wire company Rea calls itself “the world’s most trusted magnet wire company,” — a title the company says it continues to earn “through hard work and dedication to our partners and to our company motto: Trust. Transparency. Teamwork.” Attendees at the convention are invited to “take a deeper look at our company, the markets we serve, and the customers we’ve helped along the way,” Rea says. “You will get a greater understanding of who we are, where we’re going, and most importantly, what we can do for you. So let us show you how Rea Magnet Wire powers the world at work, at home, and on the road!”
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Refreshing an established brand for their 70th anniversary
A new all-in-one motor tester without the guesswork “We might be working from home, but at Megger,” the company says, “we’re still here working for you – as always!” Megger plans to bring some new products to EASA in 2021. For starters, if its new allin-one motor tester, the MTR105 – with insulation, low resistance, continuity, diode, inductance, and capacitance testing included – “doesn’t literally get your motor running,” the company asks, “then what will? Maybe the DLRO2?” This is Megger’s newest 2 amp, hand-held battery-powered low resistance ohmmeter. Insulation testing is important when it comes to motors, but low resistance testing can be just as important. “Plus, a standard continuity tester is not always good enough.” With the DLRO2’s new difference meter, the company says it has taken the guesswork out of determining whether the user has a good or a bad reading – allowing the user to quickly and easily compare results of known good connections or windings with others that are suspect. “With proper connections, you can be confident that your electrical system is not only safe, but also protected from breakdowns, potential fires, and excessive energy bills. And that’s the kind of good vibes we all need in 2021,” the company says. “See you on the EASA floor, Booth 317!”
Bartlett Bearing Co. is marking its 70th anniversary with a brand refresh. The company was founded 70 years ago this past spring to provide the highest-quality service in bearing distribution for the electromechanical repair industry. Bartlett has since expanded to six locations and is an authorized distributor for major manufacturers. “As the industry has evolved through the years, so has Bartlett, and we are excited to share this next step in our brand’s evolution with you this year,” the company says. The company is unveiling a new website that’s designed to reflect the company’s full scope of products and services. Family has long been at the core of Bartlett’s business, and “we are excited to showcase our brand’s history more fully,” the company says. What began as a small business in 1951 with Tom Bartlett selling bearings out of the trunk of his car has grown into the Bartlett Bearing as it’s known today: “Still built on family values with the mission of delivering the best service and value to all of our customers, now with Please turn to next page a look that puts us above the rest.”
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Introducing a new, versatile brazing system Forging ahead after losing a founder The year 2020 was difficult for everyone, but it was especially challenging for Smarter Systems of Chandler, Ariz., which lost one of its founders at the beginning of the year. William “Bill” Carter, a longtime member of EASA, died Jan. 28, 2020. In the early 1980s, Mr. Carter and his daughter, Jody Yniguez, using one of the first IBM personal computers, designed and began developing the Smarter Systems job costing accounting package expressly for the electrical apparatus repair industry. “Starting out 2020 by losing our dad was devastating for our family, as so many family-owned motor shops have experienced and can relate,” Jody tells us. “Not only missing his advice and Bill Carter expertise in the business, but just his huge presence put a big hole in our lives. Going forward felt like moving in slow motion.” As more than a year has passed and the difficulties of 2020 have receded, Jody is focused on adding new features to the Smarter Systems program and expanding the company’s customer base. The EASA convention is one place where she hopes to do this. She writes: “I look forward to adding new capabilities to the system while still keeping it the most affordable job costing system available. For the past several years we have partnered with a software firm in Melbourne, Australia, and have continued to expand the accounting side of the system to allow for flexibility and adaptability to more countries. “The system includes screens for Spanish and capability to edit screens for other languages or label requirements. There are also three different currency settings available. We have added an asset module to track assets and keep maintenance schedules for equipment, etc. We have also focused on screens designed to store all of the necessary inspection and job information required by the EASA accreditation standards. We really have packed in a lot of features in this affordable program and plan to continue into the future with renewed vision.”
H2O Weld plans to showcase its new Oweld brazing systems, which can cover many more applications than before and in many cases can replace the use of gas, according to the company. New locations can use H2O Weld generators instead of expensive gas systems. Besides welding, the Oweld brazing systems can be used for removing bearings, cleaning large slots, soldering commutators, stripping copper wire, and other applications. The systems are said to be environmentally friendly, with neutral flame and zero CO2 emissions. The systems work with distilled water and electricity, and safety features include no explosion hazards, no gas storage, and no unhealthy fumes. The flame doesn’t affect the magnetic properties of the motor’s core, and the systems are good for removing bearing cleaning slots “with perfect results,” according to the company.
Global market leader in insulation products Von Roll considers itself the global market leader in insulation products, systems, and services, with a long tradition in the market. Featured at the EASA Convention will be the company’s Dolph’s resins, flex laminates, and mica tapes packaged and ready to ship to the customer. “We pride ourselves in providing you with superior products and outstanding customer care from order to delivery,” the company says. “Come see us in at EASA in Booth 719.”
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Calibration service and balancing workshops
Enclosure design keeps VFDs cool
“Meet you at EASA,” declares Schenck USA Corp. “It’s Great to be Back!” The company says that the future belongs to its digital solutions, e-mobility, universal balancing machines, and routebased vibration analyzers. The company offers on-site and remote calibration service and balancing workshops. Schenck’s U.S. headquarters and balancing facility are situated in Deer Park, N.Y. Its Southfield, Mass., campus focuses on the motor vehicle industry. Both provide balancing, diagnostic and special equipment, and an engineering staff with a broad range of experience. Test Devices by Schenck, the company’s plant in Hudson, Mass., offers advanced centrifugal, vibratory, and thermal stress testing. Schenck’s certifications are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 17025:2017, AS9100D, and the company is ITAR-registered.
North American Electric, Inc., plans to showcase its exclusive enclosure design that keeps variable-frequency drives cool by using the VFD’s built-in fans. The company’s tunnel design, known as the Vortex cooling tunnel, helps facilitate the drive cooling capability of the panel and aids in keeping contaminants out of the enclosure. The tunnel design allows the drive’s heatsink to sit inside the tunnel, which isolates the heat being generated from the sensitive electronics of the VFD. The company recommends the Vortex design for anyone needing to protect electrical equipment in harsh environments. North American Electric will be announcing an additional Vortex design later in 2021; visitors are encouraged to follow the company on Facebook or Twitter and to check out the new website at nae.motors.com. Please turn to next page
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Quick shipment of a-c and d-c motors T-T Electric USA is looking to offer customers a full range of a-c and d-c motors that can ship out of the company’s Milwaukee warehouse within 24 hours of receipt of an order. D-C drives are also available for quick shipment as well. “At T-T Electric, we understand that emergencies happen, and we are ready to help,” the company says. “With a-c motor stock items ranging from 50 to 700 hp and our d-c stock ranging from 30 to 700 hp, we are positive that we can find the right motor to fit your needs in any situation.” A full list of the company’s stocked items may be found at www.ttelectricusa.com/inventory; or call (262) 2440581 to speak with one of T-T Electric’s team members.
Fort Worth is a world-class destination with several travel options A wide range of motors and generators With more 100 years of experience in motor design and application, Teco-Westinghouse Motor Co. of Round Rock, Tex., is a leading manufacturer of electric motors and generators, offering a full line of induction, synchronous, and d-c machines available from ¼ to 100,000 hp (0.2 to 74, 571 kW). At the EASA show, representatives will be available to discuss the company’s products, which are used to drive pumps, fans, compressors, rolling mills, grinders, crushers, and a variety of other rugged applications in the petroleum, chemical, pulp and paper, mining, marine propulsion, steel, electric utility, and other industries. In addition to motors, the company supplies low-voltage motor controls such as inverters, starters, and contactors. Also available are medium-voltage variable frequency drives. TecoWestinghouse also has a service and repair team that provides engineering and testing services, genuine renewal parts for Westinghouse and TECO-Westinghouse machines, and large motor repairs.
Jessica Bachhofer, production manager at Platinum Performance Products, operates the 3D printer and 3D scanner.
3D-printed parts made to order Platinum Performance Products, a Texas-based company, plans to have representatives on hand to explain the company’s 3D scanning, 3D printing, design, and reverse-engineering services. The company specializes in the 3D printing of high-quality industrial parts, all made to order in the U.S. Platinum Performance Products can help take an idea from concept to 3D design and printing of prototypes, as well as lowvolume manufacturing, in either metals or industrial-strength composites such as Kevlar, carbon-fiber, plastics, ceramics, and conductive or non-conductive materials. The wide variety of 3D printing materials enables the production of stronger and lightweight parts with resistance to chemicals, water, corrosion, abrasion, temperature, UV, impact, and fatigue. “For the electric motor, pump, and rotating equipment industries, 3D printing offers many opportunities for innovation, enhanced system performance, and reliability,” the company says. “It allows business owners to take more control over their supply chain for critical parts. 3D Printing enables them to ‘selfmanufacture’ hard-to-find or out-of-production parts, to reduce their costs, and to invent new parts and solutions for their customers.”
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Meeting friends and seeking partnerships
Far from idle during the pandemic Siemens Industry, Inc., informs us that “this past year has been very challenging for all of us” as the pandemic forced the company to get creative with finding new ways to reach out to customers. “Normally, our local teams travel all over, make site visits, and give lunch break technical sessions with many different audiences,” writes marketing manager Matthew Conkrite. “This last year, we’ve been posting more on social media, ran several technical webinars, and got to know customers in new ways.” The company also introduced a new motor line and designed and built a new 3D application to help inform users about the inner workings of large induction motors, particularly how vibration and thermodynamics come into play. “We’re excited to bring both to show everyone at EASA this year,” says Conkrite. “Our business leadership team is looking forward to seeing everyone again in Fort Worth.”
As a software developer, 2020 was not as bad for Spring Point Solutions as it was for a lot of companies. The hardest part, the company tells us, was that so many events were canceled. The EASA Convention and regional meetings are where representatives of the company connect with old friends, meet new ones, conceptualize partnerships, and stay tuned in to the industry. “We’re excited to get back to normal and are looking forward to seeing everyone at the convention,” Spring Point tells us. “To celebrate, we’re hosting a putting competition at our booth (838). Come by and put your golfing skills to the test.” Please turn to next page
Versatile winding equipment Benko Products, Inc., manufactures a complete line of ACE coil winding equipment. Coil winders offer PLC controls, constant torque, infinitely variable speed control in the foot pedal, easy-to-use movable controller, rugged construction, and versatility. Shown here is Model 3-VPAS, which can be used to wind all types of motors, including single- and threephase. The back gear feature allows customers to wind round and shaped wire. The Model HD Series is designed for heavy-duty winding, including transformers and larger coils. ACE coil winders have been used in the industry for more than 100 years.
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Feature | EASA Convention Exhibitors Balancing, laser alignment, and more Ludeca plans to showcase its preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance products, which include machinery laser alignment systems, ultrasound testing technologies, acoustic lubrication, induction heating, vibration analysis, and balancing and condition monitoring systems. The company also provides related software, training and consultation services, rentals, calibration, and repair. At this year’s EASA Convention, Ludeca is inviting visitors to “navigate through reliability of the electromechanical industry with us!” On hand will be the company’s “amazing subject matter experts,” Matt Hadad and Benny Ortega, who will demonstrate the latest technologies in laser alignment, ultrasound, and vibration. On display at Ludeca Booth 832 will be the Easy Laser XT770 shaft alignment system, the XT290 digital level, the company’s new SDT SonaVu Ultrasonic Imager for electrical faults, and the permanent Cloudbased Vigilant online monitoring system for both ultrasound and vibration. Visitors can also learn how Ludeca’s tools can help predict failures, control energy costs, and improve product quality while contributing to the overall reliability of assets. Says the company, “Our goal is to provide you with the best in reliability so you can keep your assets running!”
New capacity for large coil manufacturing In addition to showcasing the company’s overall capability, Swiger Coil Systems tells us a new capacity in large coil manufacturing will be introduced, adding “better capability and quality to this line,” according to Robert Wilber, director of the Service Coil Division. Additionally — and perhaps more significantly — Wilber says the company seeks to renew relationships with customers on a face-to-face basis. “Although Swiger is having a banner year, it seemingly has been too long a period of only telecom communications,” he says.
Experts on testing, consulting, and training
Form-wound coils and winding services Universal Coil will be featuring its a-c and d-c form wound coils and will be highlighting its winding department for interpoles, magnets, and field coils. The company will also feature its winding kits, designed to minimize the downtime waiting on materials. “At Universal Coil Mfg.,” the company tells us, “we are committed to consistently providing expert, reliable service at an affordable cost.”
Advanced Energy’s motors and drives team offers expert testing, consulting, and training for motor driven systems from its internationally accredited test lab. Since the late 1980s, the company has tested more than 3,700 motors and drives, provided training and resources to customers, ensured that motor-driven systems are reliable and energy efficient, and contributed to the development of minimum efficiency performance standards in the U.S. and abroad. Advanced Energy says it’s committed to continuing its role in the motors and drives industry by assisting manufacturers, distributors, utilities, government agencies, and users with their motor system needs. Advanced Energy is recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Energy as a National Third Party Certification program for Energy Efficiency Verification Services, including small electric motors, electric motors, and generators. The firm is also a third-party auditor for the EASA Accreditation Program and continues to offer its Proven Efficiency Verification Program (PEV) for motor repair. This year, Advanced Energy added PEV to its certification body activities, allowing service centers to certify that their motor repairs maintain efficiency and utilize the AE Certified Trademark. These repair programs evaluate motor service centers to ensure that they’re employing good practices to maintain motor efficiency and reliability during repairs. To learn more, visit Advanced Energy at Booth 934 and at www.advancedenergy.org/motorsand drives.
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A dedicated staff handles big commutators “Bigger is better!” is the confident assertion from ICC International, which will be exhibiting once again at the EASA Convention this year. While bigger motors are one of the few growing segments in d-c, huge commutators pose challenges, the company notes — “not the least of which is carrying them around!” For this and other tasks, the company relies on its dedicated staff, a few of whom are pictured here. “These guys are pros, and what’s more, they are fun,” says president and CEO Laura Lyke, who jokingly adds, “Their input on our workflow reorganization that is part of our expansion is the need to add an infinity pool, tennis courts, a basketball goal, a bar, and2:46 a spot 4396_HVI_EASA_Show_Ad-PRINT.pdf 1 4/14/21 PM for live music! Maybe not.”
MDS and Schleich will be offering their advanced testing equipment and contract testing services for static (offline) and dynamic (operating) testing for all types of motors, from micro-gearmotors to automotive, agricultural, and construction equipment traction motors, to multi-megawatt prime movers and generators. Their customers are motor OEMs, repair shops, system integrators, and end users. In 2020, an MDS affiliate was awarded a patent for a new, state-ofthe-art methodology for obtaining performance parameters for motors that is simple to implement, meets and exceeds relevant IEEE motor testing standards, and was used and approved on a nuclear-facility pump motor. MDS is the exclusive representative for Schleich in North America, including sales, support, factory service and repair, and calibration. Please turn to next page
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Pittsburgh Electrical Insulation will be exhibiting at EASA in Booth 513 in Ft. Worth. Last year, PEI significantly expanded its operations with the acquisition of Fibertek’s electrical products division. The acquisition expanded PEI’s existing in-house manufacturing of banding tapes, banding films, edging tapes, armor tapes, and b-stage surge rope lines. PEI also added to its manufacturing catalog a new line of UL-certified, standard and high-temperature (Class H), solvent-free DMD flexible laminates and wedges. The company plans to bring samples of all of these products to the show for comparison. Also at the booth will be the company’s product experts: Lance Crow, Ralph Hernandez, and Keith Burgess. PEI’s president, Tip Paul, and vice president, Luke Paul, will be on hand as well.
Magna Products Corp. sends word that it’s looking forward to exhibiting in Booth 908 at the EASA Convention in Fort Worth. The company has exhibited at EASA since before 1988, which shows how long it has been in the servo support business. Magna calls itself “the original one stop servo source”: “All that we work with are servo motors and amplifiers, specializing in legacy units all the way to the newest generations.” Magna has hundreds of complete remanufactured units in stock, ready to ship for machine-down situations. The company also has a large stock of servo parts. Magna Products’ specialties are units manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat, Siemens, Fanuc, Kollmorgen, Gettys, and Peerless Winsmith. All remanufactured motors and drives are returned to original manufacturers’ specifications, are closedloop-tested on a dedicated test stand, and carry a one-year warranty. “Magna has been an EASA supplier that you can count on for over 40 years,” the company says, “and we look forward to being able to earn your business!”
Helping customers assure power quality
Catching up with coil customers Electric Coil Service has been making coils since 1951, and while technology and procedures have changed the way the company makes the coils, the company’s product line primarily stays the same. “What the annual EASA show does provide to us is a great way to catch up with our customers, say hello, and meet face to face,” says Jeff Tantum, vice president of sales and marketing. “This is especially important this year, with all the travel restrictions and companies that were not allowing outside visitors due to the pandemic over the past 14 months.” The company’s primary goal is to find and meet new potential customers, “which is something the show has been very beneficial in providing to us the last few years,” he says. “It has been a great avenue to help us generate new business and work with some fantastic companies.”
Attendees are invited to see Mangoldt’s complete line of power quality products at EASA 2021. John and Susan Houdek, along with the company’s U.S. stocking partner and local sales reps, will be at Booth 548. Company representatives say they’re excited to bring the heavy-duty lines of Mangoldt power quality products to EASA this year, including a demo unit to show various products in action. The company’s support team stands ready to assist with power quality challenges. Mangoldt’s award winning “5-in-1” line/load reactors are in stock both in the U.S. and in Canada. The 5-in-1 reactors are designed for use on either the line or load side of a VFD and may be used in all five common reactor applications: Line reactor, load reactor, PWM reactor, dv/dt reactor, and SCR notch reactor. Visitors are invited to see samples and grab literature for Mangoldt standard power quality products including 5-in-1 line/load reactors, sine wave filters, and VFD input harmonic filters.
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Bearings marketed for the repair industry NTN Bearing Corp. of America plans to feature its offerings specific to the electromechanical repair market. These include standard EMR quality products, installation and removal tools, NTN’s MegaOHM line, and what the company describes as “an exciting new offering” for the market. “The EMR market is a core market for NTN, and we believe our products line up with the values of EASA’s great members,” says industrial marketing manager Alexis Kalpedis. “The EASA trade show is another way for NTN to meet some of our loyal customers and get direct feedback from them. Come visit us in Booth 515 to say hello, learn more about NTN, and participate in our mini-fridge giveaway!”
In addition to a broad array of industry suppliers displaying their wares, the convention will offer 21 educational sessions covering technical, management, leadership, and sales topics
Facility and equipment improvements The staff of Akard Commutator of Tennessee is eager to talk with EASA members about the company’s latest facility expansion and additional equipment upgrades since the last inperson EASA Convention in 2019. As a majority woman-owned company since 1998, and with consistent family ownership since 1993, continuously operating 24-7-365 in a technically oriented industry, the Akard staff is eager to talk about the company’s innovations, including ACTive G-Force certification, ACTual ground protection, and “the significant advantages of commutators and slip rings backed by science” as they pertain to longevity and reliability “in high-performance and ultra-highPlease turn to next page performance applications.”
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New edition of a trusted price guide The staff at Vaughen’s Price Publishing are looking forward to seeing everyone in Fort Worth. They consider the convention “a great time for us to connect with longtime subscribers and meet new ones.” The firm has published Vaughen’s Price Guide for over 88 years, and its pricing is used by thousands of electric motor and pump repair shops in the U.S., Canada, and throughout the world. Attendees are invited to stop by Booth 540 to check out the firm’s 2021 Price Guide Book and improved website at Vaughens.com. The website has a new look, and “we can’t wait to show you how easy it is to use,” Vaughen’s says. Both the book and the website come with a 30-day risk-free trial. Don Lammers, owner and publisher, will be at the convention to take orders and answer questions about using any of the company’s products. “Hope to see you in Fort Worth,” the company declares, “and remember to use Vaughen’s to ‘Put More Profit in Your Price!’”
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Full in-facility and on-site services Jasper Electric Motors will be showing photos of its newly constructed buildings and recent equipment additions in its machine shop. In addition to a full range of in-facility services — including servomotor repair as well as a-c and d-c motor rewinding and repair — the company offers comprehensive field service as well, from electrical testing and troubleshooting to on-site motor inspection, predictive maintenance, and surge testing.
New motor offerings from recent acquisition An enthusiastic crew from WorldWide Electric Corp. will be traveling to Fort Worth for EASA 2021. Those attending will include company founder Rick Simmonds, President & CEO Jim Taylor, executive VP Patrick Toms, VP of business development Michael Proffitt, and regional sales managers John Gunn, Mike Bennett, Bruce Fox, and Matthew Bernard. Greg Peterson, president of Louis Allis, will also be in attendance. WorldWide Electric acquired Louis Allis in March 2020, and WorldWide will showcase its new specialty motor offerings resulting from the acquisition. In addition to these specialty motors, WorldWide Electric focused heavily on product development throughout 2020. The company is introducing “some new and exciting products,” including a premium efficient stainless steel motor, an IEEE 45 marine-duty motor, a new IEC frame motor, and a new power lock feature available on the company’s KAN/KHN helical-bevel gear reducers. “We really missed seeing our friends, customers, and colleagues in Nashville last year,” says Sarah Gulack, marketing and communications manager, “and we’re ready to make up for it with a strong showing in Fort Worth!”
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Maintenance-free motor and clutch brakes Force Control Industries regional managers Ken Kelly and Alex Besl are eager to meet their customers in person again at the EASA Convention, this year at Booth 730. There they plan to demonstrate maintenance-free, no-adjustment motor brakes and clutch brakes and show how these products often outlast the motors they’re paired with. If you’ve had to replace a motor because the brake that was stopping it failed, ruining them both, then an oil shear clutch brake may be the answer, they say. Visitors at the convention are invited to see firsthand how oil shear technology works and how it can benefit their customers. According to Force Control business development manager Stan Porter, “the past year has been tough because oil shear technology is difficult to explain over the phone. Zoom calls and videos help, but nothing allows customers to understand better than a hands-on demonstration. It will be great to see the many customers and friends who attend EASA.”
Advanced Rotors reports that it’s excited to be a part of this year’s Fort Worth EASA Convention, its representatives eager to promote the company’s business, capabilities and expertise in the motor industry. The company says it has some added experiences as it has grown in its line of business. This year, Advanced Rotors will be promoting its laminations with its added Booth 645. “We are in hopes of building new relationships, bringing back new customers, and helping our business and industry grow stronger,” says Advanced Rotors sales manager Please turn to next page Cyndi Wimbs.
According to EASA, the question isn’t why attend the convention but ‘why would you pass up this opportunity?’ Bearing protection and shaft grounding Inpro/Seal will be demonstrating why it’s known as “a global leader in the design and manufacture of permanent bearing protection and shaft grounding solutions.” As the inventor of the bearing isolator, Inpro/Seal has been providing permanent bearing protection to motors, pumps, and other rotating equipment for more than 40 years. Inpro/Seal products are designed to increase reliability and decrease costs, and the company offers same-day shipments on most of its products, including new designs.
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Feature | EASA Convention Exhibitors Dielectric test systems for every need “Covid can’t stop us from innovating!” declares Hipotronics, which will be highlighting its newest 700-DI unit at this year’s EASA Convention. The company’s standard line of a-c dielectric test systems are designed to perform high-voltage a-c tests on electrical apparatus in accordance with IEC60, IEEE 4, IEC 270, and other national test standards. A variety of mechanical configurations are available to suit different installation conditions. Some models can be supplied in mobile versions when it’s difficult to move the test object to the test area. A-C dielectric test sets are available in a wide range of voltage and power ratings. “No matter what your requirement is, Hipotronics has an affordably priced, highly reliable test solution to meet your needs,” the company says.
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A newcomer to the North American market AEV is entering the North American market with the introduction of AEV North America, Inc., the company’s latest global subsidiary, which will manufacture and distribute across the continent. AEV products are used in the manufacture of a wide range of electric machines and electronics, from domestic appliances to industrial products for the defense, energy, and transportation industries. Each product has been chemically engineered to deliver advanced performance in its unique application, balanced with responsible sourcing and environmental considerations, according to the company. AEV manufactures the Ultimeg 2002 line of epoxy VPI resins, along with solventless and water base resins, epoxy potting compounds, polyurethane compounds, and specialty resins. AEV says it sees its customers as individuals, with unique requirements, allowing the company to offer challenging solutions designed to meet the highest quality and service expectations. The AEV Iberica Group offers resin application equipment to include state-of-the-art VPI systems and curing ovens. AEV will be represented at the 2021 EASA Fort Worth convention by Jonathan Kemp, AEV global president, and Mark Lowery, vice president of North American sales.
“We’re looking forward to participating in person at EASA this year,” the folks at ELANTAS tell us. The company will be exhibiting its ELANGuard EM 59-60MR epoxy emulsion, which it says represents a “true breakthrough” in resin technology. The wateremulsified epoxy resin requires minimal tank adjustments; very little cleanup is needed for its thin film, and it has almost no run-off in the oven, according to ELANTAS. Additionally, low VOCs make this epoxy emulsion an environmentally friendly solution. ELAN-Guard EM 59-60MR has allowed the company’s customers to be more efficient while holding to the highest quality standards — to the added benefit of end users. “Fellow attendees can stop by Booth #327 in Fort Worth to learn more!”
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Catching up with friends and customers Laser Laminations has been serving the electric motor community for over 20 years. “Our team makes your schedule our priority,” the company says. Laser Laminations is inviting EASA attendees to stop by Booth 714 this year to catch up with the company’s owner, Richard Dutton, and his wife Lisa. “You can also give us a call and talk to Mr. Wonderful (aka Danny Watson) about your lamination needs.”
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PdMA is launching a new product this year called the PdMA EYE, which the company describes as its answer to continuous monitoring. The company is currently doing beta-testing with several companies, including Illinois Electric Works/ Prairie State. (The product was described in the May Electrical Apparatus “Product showcase.”) For many companies, PdMA explains, portable technology has been considered the height of motor data acquisition. Equipment carried to a site easily and removed after data is accessed for later analysis has earned its repEmil Zombory, an electrical utation as one of the most engineer in PdMA’s engineering valuable tools in motor testdepartment ing. “Innovation has now brought forward an even more powerful tool that deserves the term ‘game changer,’” PdMA says. The PdMA EYE is permanently installed technology for motor testing - a 24-hour system that provides vital information while motors run. “As we all know, motor service/repair facilities are in constant search of revenue generation,” PdMA notes. “The PdMA EYE will give them the opportunity for installation and ongoing monitoring services revenue.” Please turn to next page
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Motors for a ‘green recovery’ Representatives of Lafert North America are looking forward to reconnecting safely with their network face-to-face this June. “As an industry, our concerns this year extended past economic fortunes to our global health and well being and our responsibility to the environment,” the company says. Noting that a “green” recovery is underway and that the federal government is launching stimulus plans with incentives for energy savings, Lafert says it will be showcasing its highperformance Ultra Premium Efficient line of permanent magnet motors. These motors are paired with VFDs to provide not only “substantial energy savings” compared with traditional a-c motor technology but also improved system performance, reduced total cost of ownership, and “a dramatic decrease in motor size and weight,” according to the company. In most cases, the system improvement will be eligible for rebates. Details of the program are scheduled to be released prior to this year’s EASA Convention. Adds Madeline Hickey, marketing and HR coordinator, “We look forward to seeing you there!”
A newly patented shaft voltage probe Helwig Carbon Products will be showcasing its new patented BPK-Probe, an instrument used to measure shaft voltage, along with its bearing protection kits for shaft grounding. Helwig will also have samples of its innovative Teflon-coated brush holder for steel mill pickling lines. “And of course,” the company says, “our full lineup of carbon brushes and holders will be on display.” 62 ELECTRICAL APPARATUS | JUNE 2021
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The EASA Convention “is our favorite convention in the year when we get to see all of our EASA friends,” WEG Electric Corp. tells us. The company describes itself as being committed to the industry, supplying products that meet or exceed the toughest specs, constantly investing and expanding its manufacturing site and warehouses, as well as providing “outstanding 24/7 customer service right here in the USA.” EASA members and partners are a crucial piece of the company’s success and growth, and “they have our full support,” WEG says, adding, “As a thank you, we will be hosting our WEG Event on Monday night (June 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel) that will include plenty of Texas games, food, and surprises.”
Facility adaptations and automation upgrades The Electric Motor Coil Co. is excited to reconnect with customers, suppliers, and colleagues within the industry. Two years is the longest duration of time in the company’s history without attending a show or industry event, the company says, making this year’s EASA Convention that much more important. The team is excited to discuss the adaptations and automation upgrades the facility has undergone over the past 24 months, as well as plans and strategies moving forward. Electric Motor Coil Co. has put a lot of focus into building dedicated machinery for the wind and traction motor/generator market, building into its supply chain, and improving on all internal systems. “The connections the team makes at conferences is instrumental in building long lasting relationships,” the company says, “and we are looking forward to catching up with everyone once again.”
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Together again The mood was energetic as members of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association gathered in-person for the first time in two years By Selena Cotte, EA Managing Editor, Richard L. Nailen, EA Engineering Editor, and Kevin Jones, EA Senior Editor
— Photos, except where otherwise credited, by Selena Cotte and copyright 2021 by Barks Publications, Inc.
FORT WORTH, TEX. — More than 1,500 attendees found themselves wandering the Fort Worth Convention Center in late June for the annual Electrical Apparatus Service Association convention, specifically taking place June 27-29. A smaller crowd than usual, but one with remarkable quality, according to many exhibitors and attendees. The Texas edition of the annual expo and educational event has been a curiosity for many across the electromechanical sphere; last year’s conference (like many others) was moved online due to the much-talked-about pandemic, and many trade shows, regardless of supporting industries, have yet to resume in-person gatherings. We tried our best to answer any anticipated questions in our promotional coverage of the event, such as mask requirements and other updated accommodations. While notable exhibitors had dropped out, and many companies continued to restrict employee travel amid ongoing health and safety concerns, the show floor buzzed with the energy of good business, friendship, and Texas spirit just as the doors opened to attendees.
Open management forum Several EASA education sessions tackled the ever-present concern of good management and employee support, but none was more freeform than Sunday’s Open Management Forum, facilitated by EASA’s Management Services Committee and hosted by K&N Electric president Janet Schmidlkofer (who is also featured in this month’s article “Help Wanted,” page 35). It’s been no secret that employee retention Please turn to page 22
The free-wheeling Open Management Forum was facilitated by Janet Schmidlkofer of K&N Electric, second from right.
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Feature | The 2021 EASA Convention While explaining that understanding and openminded communication is key to all workplace interactions, Swindell emphasized that you should not see generational differences as “one-size-fits-all.” While it is true that younger people are more likely to prefer texting to phone calls (as one example he gave), it would be erroneous to assume that your 26-year-old technician would prefer you give him work information that way.
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and satisfaction is a common challenge for shop owners, but no two businesses will have the same exact issues. To address the broad-scoping nature of management concerns, the session allowed EASA-goers the opportunity to stand up at a microphone and pick the committee’s brains regarding whatever management questions they’ve been pondering over the past year (or longer), including the creation and consideration of apprenticeship programs, training techniques (including virtual reality technologies and their uses), incentives that go beyond yearly raises, and facilitating worker happiness.
Connecting generations One common issue for electrical shop management is how to lead a diverse team; one common factor of diversity is age, especially as more businesses seek to find, hire, and train younger folk to make up for a retiring generation. Clint Swindell, host of the “Tell Me Somethin’ Good” positivity podcast, sought to explain some of these generational issues and provided some advice. Firstly, he broke up the generations into loose categories: “Mature,” “Boomers,” Gen X,” “Millennials,” and “Post-Millennials.” You may recognize the final category by its other name, “Gen Z.” The categorization is important, because each generation has its own unique quirks and understandings of the world, all as a result of the unique situations each has experienced. Your Vietnam veterans are going to have a different concept of work than your fresh-faced farm boys, and expecting them to conform to one another’s vision isn’t likely to end well for anyone.
In this image captured from one of the convention’s “virtual” presentations, Jerry Peerbolte talks about the evolution of electromechanical service.
“Emerging” technology is no longer emerging, according to Jerry Peerbolte of J. Peerbolte & Associates. What we’ve been calling emerging technology — remote condition monitoring, the Internet of Things, Big Data, the Cloud — is already here. The next step in the evolution of service will be contracts that guarantee performance outcomes. That was the primary takeaway this year of what has become an annual event: A review of the results of the annual EASA industry survey, in which EASA members — along with select customers and vendors — are polled and interviewed on matters pertaining to the sale and servicing of rotating electrical equipment. The purpose of the project is to strengthen the service center’s business model, benchmark “best practices,” examine the relationships between members and customers and between members and suppliers, and to spot global trends so members can act accordingly. EASA launched its industry research in 2003, and since then the subjects the survey addresses have shifted. In 2015, EASA’s new accreditation program was part of the mix, sources of channel conflict were discussed, and there was talk of warranty service. For the 2021 report, remote condition monitoring and the lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic were prominent. A phrase the authors of this year’s report came up with was, “Once you’ve seen one EASAn . . . you’ve seen one.” It’s recognition that each company has its own unique strengths. The authors also recognized “the wind at your back” (factors acting in your favor) as well as “the wind in your face” (challenges you must deal with). The wind at your back, Peerbolte said, includes the typical shop owner’s status as a “trusted advisor” on all matters electromechanical as well as the company’s unique strengths. The wind in your face, he said, consists of several factors: The rising horsepower threshold below which customers choose to replace rather than repair motors, the sale of replacement motors shifting to other channels, buying behavior that’s been changed by the pandemic, and the “commoditization” of replacement motors
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— what Peerbolte called “the C-word.” In conversations with manufacturers and vendors, Peerbolte heard several warnings that he said shop owners need to be aware of: Social media and digital marketing are gaining in importance. “Any sort of e-marketing,” whether it be social media, blogs, e-catalogs, or websites, is providing avenues for your customers to find your competitors, Peerbolte said. Manufacturers asked Peerbolte, “Do you realize that end users are going to these platforms more and more for their buying decisions?” There’s too much reliance on a small number of key customers. The typical service center relies on one or two customers, which makes the service center vulnerable to factors beyond its control. The risk of this can be offset by becoming the customers’ “trusted advisor,” who is less expendable than a mere supplier. Strategic market planning is being neglected. “Who are your target accounts?” Peerbolte asked. “What are you doing to capture that business? The concern is that you’re not doing that, and it’s kind of hard to know where you’re going with your business.” Uncertainty about a service company’s succession plans. This isn’t just a problem for people within a company. If customers don’t know if there’s a succession plan, they can become nervous, which makes them receptive to a competitor’s sales pitch. Often, Peerbolte said, decision-makers at service centers weren’t well informed about new technology. “Many of the conversations about emerging technologies required me to talk to someone other than my first contact,” he said. Some service companies are stuck in a business model that’s quickly becoming outdated, Peerbolte warned. You have the service center with a range of services and product sales. You’ve done it for many years. Most of the repair-replace decisions occur between you and the local customer, Peerbolte said. It’s all occurring at that local level. “How might that change?” he asked. “What will it mean to you,
your customers, and your vendors?” Peerbolte said it’s instructive to look at the evolution of maintenance philosophies, which have gone through several phases: reactive maintenance, preventive maintenance, condition-based maintenance, predictive maintenance, and prescriptive maintenance. The phase we’re entering right now is performance outcome maintenance. To illustrate the idea, Peerbolte described Please turn to next page
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a subscription-based model currently offered by bearing manufacturer SKF under which the customer pays a fee to ensure clearly defined performance levels of their rotating machines are met. The SKF plan is called Rotation for Life, and “it’s not all about the bearings; it’s about the rotating equipment those bearings are used in,” Peerbolte said. SKF’s promise: “We’re going to provide some performance outcome.” Owners and managers of EASA-type service companies would do well to consider offering performance-outcome agreements, Peerbolte said. Two years ago, when service company customers were asked if they’d be interested in such a plan, 44% said they’d like to learn more.
Economic forecast: Seize the opportunities while you can In what has become an annual tradition, Brian Beaulieu of ITR Economics, of Manchester, N.H., provided his EASA audience with a summary of current
Managing the workforce as well as your finances
Thinking about service center operations only in terms of repair practices may lead one to forget that all such work depends upon an effective workforce and sound finances. EASA senior technical support specialist Chuck Yung offered advice on this possible oversight in a presentation titled “Optimizing Service Center & Management Efficiency.” His presen-
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EASA’S Chuck Yung
economic conditions and a forecast of what we can expect over the next several years. On the whole he was optimistic, although he anticipates another recession in 2026. “The economy is going to rise through 2022, but at a slower pace,” Beaulieu predicted. It will continue rising through 2024, he said, “so you’ve got three and a half years of economic rise, in our reckoning.” During the pandemic, “our government, world governments, moved mountains to stimulate the economy,” he said, “but they stimulated the economy as if the economy was broken,” which it wasn’t. Today we’re experiencing supply chain problems because demand has ramped up so fast that the supply can’t keep up. Beaulieu expects the supply chain problems will improve in 2022 and by 2023 should be fully resolved. This is good news “if you have enough energy, enough people,” Beaulieu said. “The challenges you’re going to be faced with will require you to be really, really good at what you do.” Anyone who’s thinking of retiring soon should consider doing so by the end of tation covered billing, task delegation, time and material quoting, using spreadsheets and flow charts, and dealing with motors outside the EASA database. Yung pointed out that many plant managers hold off billing until monthend, thereby giving those customers interest-free loans for at least a couple of weeks. For a $100,000 tab, this means a loss of over $600 in just two weeks. Better to bill each job upon its completion, Yung said. He cited Excel spreadsheets as one way to schedule complex jobs. Another tip: When customer information is incomplete, quote on a specific assumption while stating that if the assumption proves incorrect, “quoted price will be adjusted accordingly.” Much of Yung’s presentation dealt with employee hiring and training. His advice: “Contrary to popular opinion, we do not want every employee to move up in the ranks. There are repetitive tasks that seem mundane, and for those tasks we want people who are content where they are. The hierarchy of any business resembles a pyramid – the farther up you go, the fewer people at each subsequent level.” — RLN
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The fundamentals of field service
> Define the problem clearly. > Shift your focus from the problem itself to possible outcomes and For Ron Widup and Calvin Earp of Shermco Indussolutions. tries, the topic of the day was “Rotating Machinery > If teamwork is involved, collectively agree on what’s to be done Field Services: Failure Modes, Troubleshooting, and before starting work. Maintenance Best Practices.” > Listen. “The best problem solvers are great listenTheir theme: “When you know ers.” No one person will think of everything. better, you can do better.” Next step: Use the available testing and mainteThe first question in dealing nance procedures: EASA AR100, ANSI-NETA/MTS with any motor failure is “why?” Maintenance Testing Specifications, NFPA 70B and they said. Look for the answer 70E. Other helpful resources may include manufacfirst in the EASA publication, turer’s instructions and internal company standards. “Root Cause Failure Analysis.” “Collect as many as you can,” Widup and Earp The “5-Why Method” takes you advised. through a flow chart of questions To determine how often to perform maintenance to be answered. As repeated surtasks, consider equipment criticality, its present veys have shown, at least half of condition, operation and maintenance history (such all motor failures are bearing-reas load variation and on/off time), lubricant life, and lated. But whatever the problem, industry experience. a failure’s origin may lie in the Other considerations to take into account: Facility environment, power supply, the Ron Widup (left) and Calvin Earp gave maintenance philosophy – “run to failure?” Prevendriven machine, the mounting, a presentation about the basics of field tive or predictive? Regularly scheduled? And finally: control gear – anything related to service. What’s the environment and how does it affect the drive, from electrical energy equipment? While published standards may offer useful guidance, source to driven machine output. testing and maintenance instructions by the equipment manufacturer To commence the troubleshooting process, Widup should often supersede those publications. — RLN and Earp recommended these four steps:
2025, before the recession Beaulieu expects in 2026 kicks in. “What you can expect from our government is spend more and tax more,” Beaulieu warned. “My biggest concern for those in the international arena is that all of this deficit spending is going to result in a weaker dollar.” For those doing business internationally, this will have a detrimental effect on margins. Still, “this mountain of debt that we’re racking up doesn’t become a problem until interest rates go up,”
Beaulieu said. He believes that interest rates will begin rising in the second half of 2022. Initial interest rate increases are unlikely to be greater than a quarter of a percentage point and won’t have much detrimental effect on the economy. It’s the larger interest rate hikes that come later that we’ll need to watch out for. “‘26 looks to us to be a bad year,” Beaulieu said, because of the larger interest rate increases he’s anticipating. “Inflation fires have been lit, but there’s no accelerant on the flame,” Beaulieu said. “What you fear is going to happen, but not right away.” Now is the time to make your move, he said. “Make acquisitions. Find Please turn to page 47
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Feature | The 2021 EASA Convention in Photos Smiling faces prevailed at the Solutions Expo during this year’s EASA Convention as old acquaintances were renewed and new ones made. Next year’s convention will be held in St. Louis June 26-28, 2022. For more EASA photos every #ThrowbackThursday, follow our Twitter account, @ElecAppMag.
— Photos, except where otherwise credited, by Selena Cotte and copyright 2021 by Barks Publications, Inc.
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