Smith Services, Power Systems by Timken

Smith Services, Power Systems by Timken Smith Services, now part of Timken Power Systems (TPS), is one of the largest drive train aftermarket solutions providers in the United States.
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We provide a diversity of services and supply options to our customers, both in-house and in the field.

When an electric motor fails, the real story started long before the shutdown. Smith Services™ can provide a variety of ...
09/08/2026

When an electric motor fails, the real story started long before the shutdown. Smith Services™ can provide a variety of preventative measures and systems to help extend the lifespan of your critical rotating equipment. One of the most common and cost-effective preventative maintenance measures you can take is current signature analysis (CSA).

CSA focuses on the electric motor’s current waveforms, to detect any out of the ordinary conditions. These measurable changes can help detect:

- Broken rotor bars
- Static or Dynamic Eccentricity
- Load issues
- Mechanical and electrical failure signals

This method of failure detection is effective but only tells a portion of the state of your motor. The parameter being tested is the current which only shows you downstream information. CSA testing is a regularly used diagnostic service that should be completed on a regular basis and can help identify any potential catastrophic failures. Check back next month to learn more of the full story, where we’ll discuss electric signature analysis (ESA) and how it can work with CSA to reveal more about the health of your equipment.

To learn more about our preventative maintenance and diagnostic services, visit: https://ow.ly/XR1z50ZJyyg

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All Timken Power Systems locations will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. We honor th...
09/04/2026

All Timken Power Systems locations will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. We honor the professionals whose skill, craftsmanship, and dedication allow us to support our customers and help the communities they serve.

Aluminum is one of the world’s most recyclable materials, making it highly effective across a wide range of industrial a...
08/20/2026

Aluminum is one of the world’s most recyclable materials, making it highly effective across a wide range of industrial applications. At one of the nation’s leading aluminum recycling and production facilities, the maintenance team noticed arcing and performance issues on a 1,500 HP synchronous crusher motor at the start of the recycling process. These electric motors help process the equivalent of 20 billion cans per year, making reliable operation essential.

Smith Services™ responded immediately, transporting the motor more than 500 miles to their repair facility. Our team diagnosed and corrected multiple slip‑ring, brush ring, and lubrication issues, fully reconditioning the unit in just three weeks. This rapid turnaround prevented extended downtime and helped keep both recycling operations and new aluminum production on track.

To read the full case study, visit: https://ow.ly/SuO250ZwzYf

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Speak with technical experts from the Smith Services™ and Philadelphia Gear® team in booth 109 at Duke Energy's 2026 Reg...
08/19/2026

Speak with technical experts from the Smith Services™ and Philadelphia Gear® team in booth 109 at Duke Energy's 2026 Regulated & Renewable Energy TechX Conference in Concord, North Carolina. Learn how we can help provide your facility we reliable electric motor solutions.

Cannot attend the expo:
Visit: https://ow.ly/txBh50ZwA45
Email: [email protected]

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Speak with our Timken Power Systems and Philadelphia Gear® experts at the Southern Company Technical Conference in booth...
08/18/2026

Speak with our Timken Power Systems and Philadelphia Gear® experts at the Southern Company Technical Conference in booth 502. Learn from our experts how we can help support the power generation industry with reliable maintenance and 24/7 on-site support for your electric motors and gearboxes.

Unable to attend the conference?
Visit: https://ow.ly/VYNE50ZB1pM
Email: [email protected]

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In today’s industrial environments, electric motors are expected to run harder, longer, and under increasingly demanding...
08/12/2026

In today’s industrial environments, electric motors are expected to run harder, longer, and under increasingly demanding conditions. Even the most reliable motor can develop hidden electrical or mechanical issues long before any outward symptoms appear. Motor Current Evaluation (MCE) gives maintenance teams the ability to analyze a motor’s electrical signature, identifying early‑stage problems across power quality, insulation, stator windings, rotor condition, and air‑gap alignment. MCE is commonly performed using PdMA‑style testing and combines both offline and online diagnostics to deliver a data‑driven picture of motor health.

Why MCE Testing Matters:

- Early fault detection helps identify issues long before they become failures.
- Reduced maintenance costs support planned repairs and more accurate budgeting.
- Improved efficiency helps motors operate at peak performance.
- Extended equipment life protects windings, insulation, and rotor components.
- Better safety and compliance help maintain stable, code‑compliant electrical conditions.

Smith Services™ offers a variety of testing, diagnostic, and preventative maintenance solutions to help ensure your motors maintain peak performance. To learn more about our electric motor repair and diagnostic capabilities, visit: https://ow.ly/xaZp50ZyAgh

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Client Success StoryOur team recently completed critical repairs on a heater drain pump motor in just a few days, return...
08/06/2026

Client Success Story

Our team recently completed critical repairs on a heater drain pump motor in just a few days, returning the customer’s equipment ahead of peak system demand. The Smith team removed the existing bearings, repaired the opposite drive end (ODE) Babbitt bearing, performed a full polish on the drive end (DE) Babbitt bearing, and reinstalled the components. This rapid repair turnaround helped our customer return their plant to stable operation, avoiding a 225 megawatt (MW) derate.

A heater drain pump motor is an essential component in an energy facility, helping to maintain thermal efficiency across the steam cycle. This motor powers the heater drain pump, which returns high temperature drain water from the heaters back into the generating system, preventing the heaters from flooding, stabilizing water levels, and helping to support maximum output. Reliable maintenance and operation of this motor is critical during high demand periods when every megawatt counts.

This pump motor utilizes Babbitt bearings for their high-load capacity, performance, and reliability. Babbitt bearings provide a precision machined hydrodynamic load surface for high-capacity rotating equipment. Their tin or lead based white metal lining offers exceptional conformability, embeddability, and fatigue resistance, allowing the bearing to maintain a stable oil film under heavy radial and axial loads. In turbines, compressors, large motors, and industrial gearboxes, Babbitt bearings help support tight tolerances, absorb vibration, and protect critical components by preventing shaft scoring during transient or off nominal lubrication conditions.

To learn more about our electric motor repair capabilities, visit: https://smithservices.com/electric-motor-generator-solutions/industrial-motor-generator-repair/

To learn more about our babbitt bearing repair capabilities, visit: https://ow.ly/s8fs50Zs1NU

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Save the Date! Visit the Timken Power Systems and Philadelphia Gear® team at the Southern Company Technical Conference i...
08/06/2026

Save the Date! Visit the Timken Power Systems and Philadelphia Gear® team at the Southern Company Technical Conference in booth 502 from August 18th to the 20th in Birmingham, Alabama. Learn from our team how we help provide manufacturing, engineering, and on-site support for your gearboxes, electric motors, and bearings for the power generation industry: https://ow.ly/qbJI50ZwMg2

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Save the date! Speak with technical experts from Smith Services™ and Philadelphia Gear® in booth 109 at Duke Energy's 20...
08/05/2026

Save the date! Speak with technical experts from Smith Services™ and Philadelphia Gear® in booth 109 at Duke Energy's 2026 Regulated & Renewable Energy TechX Conference from August 18-20 in Concord, North Carolina. Learn how we can help provide reliable electric motor solutions to support and sustain the energy industry. To learn about our capabilities, visit: https://ow.ly/MKp350ZwMcn

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Save the date! Register for Motor 101, an electric motor training program from Smith Services™. This in‑person class wil...
07/23/2026

Save the date! Register for Motor 101, an electric motor training program from Smith Services™. This in‑person class will be running from Tuesday, September 15th to Wednesday, September 16th and features in‑class and in‑shop technical lessons with hands‑on examples. Some topics of discussion are electric motor theory, rotor and stator designs, failure modes, and bearings.
To register or to learn more about our Motor 101 course, visit: https://ow.ly/Plp550Znn5j

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Princeton, WV
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