Electro Static Technology’s AEGIS® Shaft Grounding Rings are used in millions of motors across the globe to prevent bearing damage and failure.
Electric motors run by variable frequency drives, or VFDs, are at risk of shaft voltage that can lead to premature bearing failure. Learn how the unique design of our AEGIS® Rings free you from the frustration and expense of unnecessary downtime caused by electrical bearing damage.
We’ve got the resources you need to understand what causes electrical bearing damage, what solutions are needed, how to apply those solutions, and where to purchase everything you need to ensure bearing health.
Explore our selection of grounding rings - SGRs, uKITs, and PRO Rings - to see which one fits your electric motor’s needs.
For large motors on drives (over 100 HP/75kW), we recommend an AEGIS® Shaft Grounding Ring at one end of the motor, and an insulated or hybrid/ceramic bearing at the opposite end. People often ask us, “Why not use two AEGIS rings, one at each …
