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What should I do if the electric actuator of the electric valve is hot?
Date:2024-09-30 17:45:21 Author:Zhejiang Kono Valve Co., Ltd.

When the electric actuator of the electric valve has heating problems, it can be dealt with from the aspects of improving heat dissipation conditions, optimizing the operating environment and load, solving the faults of the motor itself, and strengthening monitoring and maintenance. The following is a specific introduction: 

 Improve heat dissipation conditions 

 • Clean the heat dissipation channel: Regularly remove dust, grease and other debris from the electric actuator motor shell and heat sink to ensure that the heat dissipation channel is unblocked. You can use a compressed air gun or soft brush to clean it up to avoid using a wet cloth to avoid electrical short circuits. 

 • Enhanced ventilation effect: Check whether the installation position is well ventilated to ensure that there is enough space around for air circulation. If necessary, a cooling fan can be installed nearby to accelerate air flow and improve heat dissipation efficiency. 

 • Use heat dissipation materials: apply thermal silicone grease between the motor and mounting bracket, or install heat conductive gaskets to enhance the heat conduction between the motor and the bracket so that heat can be emitted to the surrounding environment more quickly. 

 Optimize the operating environment and load 

 • Avoid high temperature environments: Try to install the electric actuator in a low temperature and well-ventilated place to avoid direct sunlight and close to the heat source. 

 • Reasonable selection of actuators: According to the actual load demand, select the electric actuator of the appropriate specifications to avoid the motor running under overload for a long time. 

 • Optimize the operation cycle: Avoid frequent start and stop of electric actuators, because the motor current is large at each start, which will generate more heat. According to the process requirements, the operation cycle can be reasonably adjusted to reduce the number of unnecessary startups. 

 Solve the fault of the motor itself 

 • Check the motor winding: Use an insulation resistance tester to detect the insulation resistance of the motor winding. If the insulation resistance is found to be too low, the winding may be damp or damaged by insulation, and the winding needs to be dried or replaced. 

 • Check the bearing: Check whether the bearing is worn or poorly lubricated. If there is any problem, replace the bearing or replenish the grease in time. Ensure that the bearing is installed correctly to avoid the poor operation of the motor and the generation of extra heat due to bearing failure. 

 • Calibrate motor parameters: Use professional instruments to verify the voltage, current, speed and other parameters of the motor to ensure that the motor runs under rated parameters. 

 Strengthen monitoring and maintenance 

 • Install a temperature monitoring device: Install a temperature sensor on the electric actuator motor to monitor the motor temperature in real time. When the temperature exceeds the set threshold, an alarm signal is sent to take timely measures. 

 • Regular maintenance: Formulate a regular maintenance plan, conduct a comprehensive inspection and maintenance of the electric actuator, including checking whether the connection bolts of the motor are loose, whether the power cord is broken, etc., and find and deal with potential problems in a timely manner.


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