GMW GMW16861 PDF

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose. This document outlines a method for:

a. Determining the weight and nature (if specified) of foreign material retained in or on electric motor components prior to assembly.

b. Verifying the functionality of the component in application after the cleaning procedure.

Applicability. This method may be used to quantify foreign material present in components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.

Principle. The test method involves washing electric motor and components with a specified solvent, collecting the rinse fluid, filtering solid materials from it and determining the weight (and nature, if specified) of solids present; The method also outlines drying requirement and method for the post-washed components to be re-introduced to service.