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The importance of cleaning servo motors for performance and longevity
Although we are known for the quality of our repairs, cleaning servo motors is another vital part of our work. The cleaning – critical for maintaining performance and longevity – removes dust, dirt, and contaminants, the main causes of premature motor failure. Removing oil, debris, and foreign particles prevents abrasion and corrosion that can damage sensitive internal components. Our image shows a magnetic rotor contaminated with brake dust after years of service. It will be
Adam Daffern
Feb 131 min read


How to help the AEMT devise a new training programme for apprentices
Seth, an apprentice with Quality Servo Motor Repairs What are the training needs of apprentices in your business? The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades would like to know. It is formulating a programme that will train people how to fix machines, instead of writing reports about a job, with few to no practical elements. The AEMT needs our help to gather data and take it to the next step. We all have our thoughts on the quality of training, and there's a chance t
Adam Daffern
Jan 301 min read


Extending the life of servo motors for the glass industry
Innovative repair techniques devised by our firm's founder are helping to extend the life of servo motors in the glass industry. Ralph Southworth was an engineer of exceptional foresight and his choice of metal to seal repaired motors from contaminants, and the replacement of damaged shafts with new ones, are just two of the techniques valued by customers. We also balance motors to the demanding tolerances of 1G and finally test them with feedback. In the unlikely event of on
Adam Daffern
Jan 211 min read


QSMR wins a place in the finals of the AEMT annual awards
Quality Servomotor Repairs is delighted to have secured a place in the finals of the 2025 AEMT annual awards. Our company, part of the Westin Engineering Group, has been nominated for Service Centre of the Year. The AEMT says: 'The judging panel, which included independent experts, press representatives and our sponsoring companies, spent a great deal of time analysing, discussing, and scoring every entry, to deliver the shortlist. 'So, a huge congratulations for making it th
Adam Daffern
Nov 13, 20251 min read
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