Proper Motor Repair

Can the original Motor Efficiency be maintained when it is rewound? A common misconception is that a rewound motor will lose efficiency during reprocessing. In fact, the efficiency of the motor after being rewound is totally dependent on the procedures followed during the rewind process. It is critical that proper procedures are followed! When properly processed, […]

2020 WaterCon

Flolo will once again be exhibiting at WaterCon this year,  March 23 – March 25 in Springfield.  This is the Midwest’s largest total water conference and expo. So, if you’re in the water or wastewater industry this is the one conference you shouldn’t miss.   Flolo will be in booths 612 & 613. 

Industrial Training – New Classes Added!

In addition to our highly popular two-day Schematic Reading course, we have added two new one day courses. These courses offered are not sales presentations but solid training programs designed for service and maintenance personnel. Schematic Reading Our two-day course is designed to develop a hands-on understanding of Electrical Schematics. The course will cover Electrical […]

Flolo Repair – A Ground Up Transformer Rebuild

Flolo’s repair group does much more than just repairing electric motors.  In fact, we repair a multitude of different items, both electrical and mechanical, including (but not limited to) gearing, electronic drives and pumps.  For instance, this 222kVA transformer was sent to Flolo by a Steel Mill in an obvious state of disrepair.  We tore […]

2018 ABB Rolling Road Show

This is your Invitation to: The ABB Rolling Road Show 2018 – The Drives and Controls Experience is coming to the South Suburbs! The Drives and Controls Experience is an interactive showcase featuring the products and platforms that make ABB the global benchmark in drives, controls and automation solutions. Please join us as we host the […]

Flolo HVAC Group

Flolo HVAC Guys in West Chicago and Gurnee – Your local specialists

Motors for the Food Processing Industry

The most critical area of a food processing plant is Zone 1, known as the High Hygiene area. Motors in this area should be rated IP69K capable of handling high pressure hot water or steam rinse.

On-Site Condition Monitoring

Downtime. Everybody needs a little downtime after putting in 40, 50, 60 hours of work during the week. What nobody needs, though, is the unexpected and unwanted downtime caused by a catastrophic failure of an important piece of equipment. You can now reduce downtime and increase your productivity with onsite condition monitoring. Many companies currently […]

Flolo Electricman has returned!

I’ve been brought out of Superhero retirement to help our current and future customers in any way I can. Since Superheroes don’t age, I still look the same as I did some 40 years ago, for those of you who may remember me. Maximum motor lead length when using AC Drives All drives are limited […]

A Better Choice Has Arrived

Coupling maintenance and reliability should not monopolize your maintenance team. The Baldor-Dodge Raptor Coupling eliminates these concerns.  The Raptor’s easy to assemble, patented split natural rubber element significantly decreases total costs of ownership and extends driven equipment life. Built for drop-in interchangeability, the Raptor features an innovative design offering easier installation, reduced maintenance, and improved reliability […]