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    DC motor braking

    Hi, We have a DC motor (150HP) on a dc drive that provided braking when the motor is stopped. The braking is via braking resister and the electronic drive. We at times, unfortunately will open the drive power supply disconnect while the motor is still coming to a stop. This results in a "fire...
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    300 HP GE motor

    Hi, Looking for any specific application info or general thoughts. This is a long standing problem. We had a Reliance 300 HP DC motor driving a "jumbo" roll on a paper machine. The motors would fail every 2-6 months. Failure was non driven end bearing housing would work itelf loose, then motor...

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