Decatur Industrial Electric was one of three companies who had the opportunity to bid on a new large motor for a power generation facility. The customer was looking to replace an old open drip proof motor.
We did not want to simply quote a replacement; but wanted to look at the application and see if there was a better motor solution.
In the pursuit of a replacement motor, our team reviewed the following:
- Review more efficient and newer technology available
- Changing the application to a TEFC (Totally Enclosed, Fan cooled) -due to the motor operating environment
- Performance data, including torque requirements for blower
After the review, we proposed for purchase a TEFC that would fit the present base and meet blower torque requirements. This motor was a standard stock item and was on-site quickly, but it also alleviated the requirement of needing a spare being stocked.
The customer awarded Decatur Industrial the job, which included the purchase and install of the new motor along with a new coupling. Even after the purchase and installation, the savings to the Municipal was $21,551 lower compared to other bids. Plus, the customer did not have to invest in a spare.
The next time you need to replace a motor, give Decatur Industrial Electric a call. We partner with you to see if there is a better motor solution for your application that over time will save you Total Cost of Ownership.