Flowserve Improves Reliability of Variable Frequency Driven Motors with Latest in Bearing Gard(TM) Technology
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Flowserve combines proven Bearing Gard reliability with latest in AEGIS®
grounding ring technology to extend motor bearing life, while reducing bearing
contamination and related wear and maintenance costs.
DALLAS, August 15, 2016 - Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS), a leading provider
of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets,
today announced the release of new Bearing Gard bearing isolator upgrade
technology. Enhanced with the latest in electrical grounding capabilities, this
technology is designed to extend bearing life and reduce operating costs for
motors driven by Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
In recent years, VFDs have grown in popularity because of their ability to
deliver greater system efficiency, extend motor life and optimize operating
costs. However, VFDs operate by delivering power to the motor in a series of
positive and negative pulses, which often results in unbalanced voltage that can
accumulate in the motor shaft until it can find a path to ground.
Without proper grounding between the shaft and the motor housing, the bearings
often become the path to ground. The resulting electrical discharge can
drastically damage or even destroy the bearings in just a few months of service.
Flowserve developed new Bearing Gard technology to directly address this
challenge. With integrated electrical grounding protection in place, substantial
elimination of shaft voltage is achieved, which helps to significantly extend
bearing life.
The new Bearing Gard - with electrical grounding technology - dramatically
increases electric motor reliability by guarding against the two main causes for
premature motor failure: 1) bearing contamination and 2) damage due to
electrical discharge.
The Bearing Gard is uniquely capable of resisting contamination at the entry
point with its patented triple combination of static shut-off, O-ring-protected
rotor/stator interface, and oversized contamination channels.
The newly added and industry-leading AEGIS® grounding ring technology is
designed to provide protection against bearing damage due to electrical
discharge and/or fluting. The AEGIS® grounding ring technology provides
consistent and reliable current-diversion methods, discharging harmful shaft
voltage to the ground instead of through the bearing.
The new, highly engineered Bearing Gard is now available in one complete, easy-
to-install package. Key features include:
* Innovative static-sealing technology, preventing contamination under shut-
off conditions
* 360-degree grounding contact for improved protection
* Protection against bearing lubrication breakdown due to electrical discharge
machining and contamination
* Static shut-off design to increase reliability by preventing O-ring binding
while providing the largest standard axial movement available in the
industry
Building on the continued success of the Flowserve Bearing Gard product line
originally launched in 2014, the Flowserve Bearing Gard with electrical
grounding is the latest addition to a family of bearing isolators and related
services and upgrades for rotating equipment including pumps, motors, steam
turbines, gearboxes, pillow blocks, and many more.
Same-day shipping is available with many standard sizes to help customers
minimize potential downtime and return equipment to production as quickly as
possible.
Flowserve also offers a large, global network of Quick Response Centers (QRCs)
strategically located throughout the world to best serve our customers.
Flowserve Contacts
Investor Contacts:
Jay Roueche, vice president, Investor Relations & Treasurer, (972) 443-6560
Mike Mullin, director, Investor Relations, (972) 443-6636
Media Contacts:
Lars Rosene, vice president, Global Communications and Public Affairs, (972)
443-6644
Amy Allen, manager, Global Communications and Public Affairs, (972) 443-6501
About Flowserve: Flowserve Corp. is one of the world's leading providers of
fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in more than 55
countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and
valves as well as a range of related flow management services. More information
about Flowserve can be obtained by visiting the company's Web site at
www.flowserve.com.
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