You may not know when electric motor failure will happen, but you know it is going to happen. It’s never too early to prepare for it. Illiana Industrial’s electric motor storage program allows you to have a motor ready anytime you need it without losing the much-needed space you can’t afford to lose.

• Controlled storage warehousing
• Periodic Maintenance and Service Programs
• Shaft Rotation
• Inventory Control Management Reports

Never be unprepared for electric motor failure again! Contact Illiana Industrial Electric Motor Service to see how motor storage and full-service, year-round, 24-7 support can keep you one step ahead of the challenges built into our industry. Motor storage is a built-in solution that will work for you.

What Is an Electric Motor Storage Program?

An electric motor storage program is much more than having a spare motor sitting around. At Illiana Industrial, our motor storage program is a structured system for storing, preserving, and maintaining spare electric motors so they remain reliable and ready for expedient delivery and immediate use. A professional motor storage program protects motors from moisture, corrosion, insulation degradation, and bearing damage that can occur when equipment sits idle.

Proper motor storage includes controlled environmental conditions, scheduled inspections, motor rotation, and documentation. These practices ensure your stored motors maintain operational integrity, reduce unexpected failures, and support long-term reliability for industrial facilities that depend on uptime.

How Proper Motor Storage Prevents Downtime

Improperly stored motors are a common source of unplanned downtime. Exposure to humidity, temperature fluctuations, and stagnant bearings can turn a spare motor into yet another emergency repair when your systems are already in catch-up mode.

A professional motor storage program helps prevent downtime by maintaining motors in optimal deployable condition. Routine inspections and preservation procedures help identify and eliminate potential issues early, while controlled storage environments reduce corrosion and moisture-related damage. When a motor failure occurs, our Electric Motor Storage customers have a properly stored spare that can be delivered and installed quickly, minimizing production interruptions and avoiding downtime, lost revenue, and increased expense.

By reducing uncertainty around spare motor condition, motor storage becomes a proactive downtime prevention strategy rather than a reactive response.

Increasing Motor Repair Efficiency with Ready-to-Run Spares

A well-managed spare motor storage program significantly improves motor repair efficiency. When ready-to-run spares are available, maintenance teams can perform faster changeouts and return failed motors to repair on a planned schedule instead of under emergency conditions.

This approach reduces repair bottlenecks, improves turnaround times, and allows for higher-quality repairs. Planned repairs also lower overall costs by avoiding rush fees, secondary damage, and extended downtime. For facilities with critical equipment, motor storage supports smoother maintenance workflows and greater operational control.

Frequently Asked Questions About Motor Storage

What is an electric motor storage program?

An electric motor storage program is a preventive maintenance solution that preserves spare motors through controlled storage, inspections, and maintenance so they are ready for immediate use.

Why is proper motor storage important?

Proper storage prevents moisture damage, corrosion, bearing wear, and insulation breakdown, all of which can cause motor failure and unplanned downtime.

How does motor storage help prevent downtime?

Motor storage ensures spare motors remain operational, allowing for quick replacements and avoiding delays caused by damaged or untested spares.

How long can an electric motor be stored?

With proper storage conditions and maintenance, electric motors can be safely stored long-term while remaining ready for service.

What causes motors to fail while in storage?

Common causes include moisture exposure, lack of bearing rotation, temperature changes, and insulation deterioration due to improper storage practices.

Should spare motors be stored onsite or offsite?

Offsite professional storage is often preferred when space, environmental control, or maintenance resources are limited, especially for critical or high-value motors.

Never be unprepared for electric motor failure again! Contact Illiana Industrial Electric Motor Service to see how motor storage and full-service, year-round, 24-7 support can keep you one step ahead of the challenges built into our industry. Motor storage is a built-in solution that will work for you. Ask a customer service representative how Illiana’s Electric Motor Storage Program can work for you!