Preventative maintenance plays a critical role in extending the service life of industrial motion control equipment and reducing costly production downtime. Motion Tronic recently completed a full service on a Baumüller DST2-200BO54W-024-5 servo motor for a customer in the plastic fabrication industry, delivering the repaired unit in just three days from receipt to completion.
The Challenge
The customer submitted the servo motor for routine preventative maintenance to ensure continued reliable operation. During the initial inspection, our technicians identified that both the drive-end (DE) and non-drive-end (NDE) bearings had reached the point where replacement was required. Addressing this wear before failure helped prevent unplanned downtime and the risk of more extensive damage.
The Repair Process
Our engineering team carried out a comprehensive service that included:
- Full assessment and electrical testing
- Complete motor disassembly
- Replacement of both DE and NDE bearings
- Full preventative maintenance service
- Reassembly and refinishing of the motor
- Final testing on a Baumüller drive to validate performance
Following testing, the servo motor passed all internal performance checks, confirming it was ready to be returned to service.
The Result
The complete repair was finished within three days, helping the customer minimize downtime while avoiding the significantly higher cost of replacing the motor. The serviced unit was returned ready for recommissioning and retuning, providing improved reliability and confidence for continued production.
Why Preventative Maintenance Matters
Routine servicing allows developing wear to be identified and corrected before it leads to unexpected failures. Replacing bearings at the right time not only protects critical motor components but also improves long-term reliability, extends equipment life, and reduces overall maintenance costs.
Key Lessons Learned
- Preventative bearing replacement helps avoid catastrophic servo motor failures and unplanned production stoppages.
- Comprehensive testing before and after repair ensures confidence that the motor will perform reliably once recommissioned.
- Fast turnaround times—completed in just three days—can significantly reduce operational downtime and keep production moving.
