HECO

10/22/2026

Not every equipment failure has an obvious solution. When standard troubleshooting isn't enough, advanced diagnostic tools can provide the answers needed to improve long-term equipment reliability.

The HECO Predictive Service Group offers advanced analysis including:

+ Impact testing for electric motors, powertrains, and structures.
+ Motion amplification utilizing RDI Technologies’ patented technology.
+ Root cause failure analysis with written reports, photos, measurements, and specialized testing.

These technologies help our Predictive team offer informed, customized solutions to keep failures from reoccurring in your facility.

To learn more about HECO's advanced analysis and other offerings, visit the link in the comments.

10/21/2026

Bearing failures rarely happen without warning.

Understanding the four stages of bearing failure and monitoring vibration can help your maintenance team catch developing problems earlier, giving you more time to plan repairs before equipment dictates the schedule.

Learn what to look for in our latest blog, linked in the comments.

10/20/2026

The most effective reliability solutions rarely come from trial and error.

At HECO, we understand that every facility may require a different solution. That's why our process starts with asking questions, understanding your operation, and validating the root of the problem before identifying how to solve it. From there, we implement the right mix of repair, field service, predictive maintenance, and equipment management strategy needed to prevent the issue from reoccuring.

The objective is simple: help customers see what's happening, solve the problem, and keep it from happening again. It's a practical, proven approach that helps facilities maximize reliability and reduce downtime.

Learn more about The HECO Process: https://youtu.be/ab-U6wWjXtY?si=XX_VYwiL_VJmGtdS

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10/15/2026

Sometimes, an electric motor repair or replacement isn't enough to solve the problem at hand.

HECO offers complete turnkey solutions when drives, controls, and transformers are all required to get your equipment back up and running.

By asking the right questions, HECO's experts will provide the exact new equipment required. To learn more about our complete turnkey packages, visit the link in the comments.

10/13/2026

When a generator goes offline, the impact extends far beyond the equipment itself.

HECO offers hydroelectric generator repair services to ensure your generators deliver uninterrupted power, maintaining efficiency and reliability at your plant.

Our services include everything from new laminations, stator and rotor rewinds, and thrust bearing repairs to electrical analysis, slip ring repair or replacement, and so much more!

To learn more about HECO's hydroelectric generator repair capabilities, visit the link in the comments.

10/08/2026

When a shredder goes down, everything stops. HECO helps metal recycling facilities avoid that scenario by providing engineered motor solutions, predictive tools that track equipment condition, and repair services built for high-demand shredder applications. The goal is better uptime, fewer surprises, and longer motor life.

Learn more about our shredder services via the link in the comments.

10/07/2026

We're headed to West Virginia! For the very first time, the RPM Symposium will be held in Wheeling at Oglebay Park Resort.

Join us in 2027 for real-world reliability solutions, practical knowledge, industry connections, and to celebrate Warwood Armature's 100th year anniversary!

From Sept. 21-22, 2027, you'll have the opportunity to experience RPM like you've never seen it before.

Don't wait! Register today through the link in the comments.

10/06/2026

Reliable operations depend on accurate, accessible equipment data.

HECO’s equipment management data solutions help facilities centralize critical asset information, including repair history, specifications, and operational records. With better visibility into equipment performance and maintenance activity, teams can improve decision making, reduce downtime, and strengthen overall reliability strategies.

Better data leads to better reliability.

Learn more about the advantages of tracking your data using our EMS. Link in the comments.

10/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and followed along online during last week's RPM Symposium in Kalamazoo!

The event brought together expert exhibitors and reliability professionals from across the county for two days of education, networking, and innovation.

We'd also like to thank our sponsors and exhibitors for helping us bring RPM to hundreds of industry professionals each year. Without you, none of this would be possible!

We hope everyone who attended was able to walk away with practical knowledge and applicable solutions to take back to your facilities. Can't want to see you again at next year's RPM Symposium in Wheeling, West Virginia!

Register for the 2027 RPM Symposium through the link in the comments.

09/30/2026

More equipment data does not automatically mean more reliability.

Sensors, alerts, and dashboards are valuable tools, but a successful reliability program also needs the expertise and processes to turn what you learn into action.

Our latest blog looks at where reliability programs can fall short, what it takes to build one that actually works, and a new HECO release that will lead the way.

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