sip topmig turbo 150 wire feed problem

[mike311]

Any ideas, my wire feed motor has packed up, can I still get parts or a conversion for it, thanks for looking

 

[mike 109444]

Welcome Mike311
Are you sure it's the motor and not the drive circuit for it?
If you read this link might help
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=41210

 

[mike311]

Defo the motor, the brushes are , well just not there!

 

[mike 109444]

What is the commutator (copper segments like, burnt?) It maybe possible just to replace the brushes. Headache is getting the right size and type.

 

[mike311]

this is the motor, should I check voltage before fitting a new also am I able to service the welder or is there any known issues I should watch out for?

 

[mike 109444]

if you have a meter then worth checking that voltage changes when wire speed knob operated.
Servicing: Clean old grease out of gearbox and fit fresh.
New metal liner for torch. When you remove old liner, if you have compressor then blow out any dust from wire that has gone through. Now fit new liner.
With POWER OFF and machine UNPLUGED !! Clean any grills and fans, using a clean soft paint brush. Also use brush to clean pcb. Grinding dust can build up inside machine.
Have you sorted a supplier for a new motor ?

 

[mike 109444]

ps while you have the motor out can you measure the distance between the two mounting screws as in pic Ta and if possible the outside diameter of the motor.

 

[mike311]

Sorry for not replying earlier, but have been busy. The outside diameter is about 35mm and the srew holes about 25mm to centres