Cement fan motor replacement saves UK cement plant

MENZEL Great Britain were called on an urgent basis following the catastrophic failure of a UK Cement Plant, kiln fan motor. With the existing failed cement fan motor design now obsolete and typical replacement from new in excess of 30 weeks, Menzel were approached to see if they could assist with their unique stocking policy. Menzel  provided an alternative 3300V kiln fan motor solution from stock, which could get the cement plant back up and running, as the current situation saw the cement plant completely shutdown with production losses mounting.

Menzel engineers assessed the information from the customer, checked stock levels and fortunately were able to offer to the client a similar sized fan motor with minimal site adjustments. Whilst Menzel Berlin prepared the motor, the client and his local contractors made the subtle changes to the foundation to match up with the incoming Menzel motor.

Replacement kiln fan motor within seven days

With hard work on both sides Menzel Motors collaborated with the client with urgency and commitment and the replacement kiln fan motor was delivered from Germany, arriving in the early hours of the morning seven days from order.  The replacement 3300 Volt cement fan motor was then fully run up to speed and brought to full load that very day.

This has led to a great new relationship with the end client and a very thankful cement plant management who initially were looking at weeks of non-production and possible job losses.    

Cement kiln fan motor – Technical data

• Type: Slip ring motor for a Kiln Fan
• Norm: IEC / EN 60034-1
• Rated power:  2270 kW
• Voltage:  3300 V
• Frequency: 50 Hz
• Poles: 4 poles
• Rated speed: 1485 min-1
• Mounting: IM B3
• Protection: IP 55
• Cooling: IC 611
• Weight: 8900 kg

Fan motors directly from stock

Our fan motors can be delivered directly from stock.  One of our focal points is the fast delivery of large electrical motors - including special designs. MENZEL therefore owns one of the largest stocks of large industrial motors in the whole of Europe.

We always keep three-phase asynchronous squirrel cage motors and slip ring motors as well as direct current motors in different sizes in stock so that we can supply the motor you need really quickly if necessary. Our extensive warehousing concept and flexible machining allow us to achieve exceptional response times. If necessary, our ex-stock electric motors are modified in accordance with the customer's requirements, tested at our own load test facility, and delivered really quickly.

Customers just have to name their existing machine parameters, dimensions, and current needs and we are able to adapt our stocked motors with similar output and performance characteristics.

Electric motors for industrial fans, blower, and ventilators

Electric motors for industrial fans, blower, and ventilators at cement production plants form a major part of our product range. Cement production plants operate on a large scale, performing particularly taxing tasks. Fans and blowers play an important role in the recovery of the final product.

MENZEL low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage motors guarantee a trouble-free and high-performance operation of your fans, blower, and ventilators. We offer very robust slip ring and squirrel cage motors. Thanks to our many years of experience in the manufacturing of industrial motors, we are the partner of choice for many plant operators all over the world.

Motors manufacturing for many industrial applications

Motor manufacturer MENZEL not only offers electric motors for industrial fan and blower applications. Our customized motors can be applied in many specific production plant applications, for example:

• Crushers
• Grinders
• Mixers
• Agitators
• Conveyor belts
• Augers
• Pumps
• Fans, blower and ventilators

Advantages we offer for industrial cement sector

Menzel offers a comprehensive range of larger electric motors for the industrial cement sector. As a manufacturer of electric motors, we place our customers and their individual requirements at the heart of the focus of our engineering work. Our service packages covers far more than just delivering the correct drive. We also offer a wide range of services including support, maintenance, commissioning, consultancy, and logistics. We follow a clear objective, which is to be available to our clients at all times:

• Individual consulting, complete motor design
• Customized motor constructions
• High load capacity and long service life
• High efficiency
• Modular motor concepts for short delivery times
• True replicas of existing electric motors for 100% compatibility with existing equipment
• Worldwide logistics
• Emergency Hotline