High-Quality Hv Electric Motor Manufacturer & Factories

Global Industrial Powerhouses: High-Voltage Drives, Flameproof Systems, and Custom Engineering Solutions Built for Heavy-Duty Infrastructure

Authorized Global Distribution: Shaanxi Nanfang Motor Technology Co., Ltd

Shaanxi Nanfang Motor Technology Co., Ltd is the authorized distributor of Wolong. Wolong Electric Drive Group Co., Ltd was founded in 1984 and successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2002 (stock code: SH600580). Over more than 30 years of sustainable growth and technological leadership, Wolong has expanded its footprint globally, operating 3 manufacturing bases, 39 factories, and 3 state-of-the-art R&D centers worldwide.

Our commitment is centered on the production of top-tier electric motors and control systems. Driven by a global brand strategy, Wolong holds a dominant position in R&D, process manufacturing, and worldwide sales, helping clean and efficient energy systems run flawlessly across diverse industrial contexts.

Global Reach & Technical Achievements

Empowering global infrastructure through massive capacity, innovative technologies, and certified electric machinery.

100+
Production Lines
58+
Exporting Countries
32+
Core Patents Held
200+
Major Projects Executed

Global Industry Trends: HV Electric Motors & Smart Efficiency

The industrial landscape is undergoing a massive shift towards zero-emission and highly efficient power transmission systems. High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) electric motors are the backbones of this transition. Modern heavy industries, including oil and gas refining, chemical processing, maritime operations, and massive municipal water systems, demand driving equipment that delivers high efficiency, reliability under mechanical stresses, and compliance with the strictest safety standards.

Key global trends pushing the boundaries of HV motor technologies include:

  • Transition to IE4 and IE5 Efficiency: Regulatory pressure and operational cost reductions demand synchronous reluctance and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) that far outshine traditional induction systems.
  • Variable Frequency Integration (VFD): Using variable speed packages to match operating requirements reduces motor thermal stresses and energy footprints.
  • ATEX & IECEx Compliance: Zero-tolerance safety designs for hazardous mining, petrochemical, and grain dust processing locations.
High Voltage Electric Motor Manufacturing Facility

Our Solution Blueprint

Deploying certified, ultra-efficient power conversion designs custom-tailored for dangerous environment execution.

ATEX / IECEx / EAC Certified

Different kinds of Ex certificates are available for your local industry and regulatory market. Fully certified explosion-proof parameters guarantee risk mitigation in Class I/II Div 1 and Zone 1/2 operations.

High-Efficient & Energy Saving

IE5, IE4, and IE3 efficiency classes are readily available. We specialize in providing highly responsive Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) that optimize speed curves under varying dynamic industrial loads.

Diversified Product Lines

A rich, integrated product line covers low, medium, and high voltage needs. Our catalog spans custom slip-ring designs, squirrel cage induction structures, and customized marine/explosion-proof propulsion packages.

China Factory 4.0: Unmatched Supply Chain Resilience

Our modern manufacturing facilities utilize Factory 4.0 smart automation. By implementing digital twin engineering, fully automated robotic winding, automated VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation) units, and real-time cloud production tracking, our factories achieve incredible manufacturing consistency.

Why procurement professionals trust our supply chain resilience:

  • Complete Raw Material Control: Directly sourcing copper wires, silicon steel sheets, and heavy-duty steel forgings mitigates cost spikes and delays.
  • Integrated R&D Centers: Wolong maintains motor and drive control R&D centers in China, Europe, and Japan, with a centralized research institute in Shanghai dedicated to pioneering motor science.
  • Global Brand Integration: By owning and collaborating with historically reliable European and American motor giants, we deploy Western design engineering combined with highly cost-effective, high-output production infrastructure.
R&D Lab Testing Brand Synergy Advantage Explosion-proof Motor Production Line Precision Factory Stator Assembly

Brand Heritage & Global M&A Integration

Wolong's relentless strategy of global brand acquisition has integrated centuries of industrial design craftsmanship, electrical engineering patents, and specialized application expertise into a single powerful network.

2011: Austrian ATB Group Integration (ATB, Morley, Laurence Scott)

WOLONG acquired 97.94% of the Austrian ATB Group, one of the three major European motor manufacturers, becoming the actual controller of ATB. ATB motor group included renowned brands such as Morley in the mining sector and Laurence Scott in heavy duty power generation systems.

Morley Motors holds nearly 130 years of history in underground coal mining drives, serving as a global benchmark for safety and high-load torque. Laurence Scott, the pioneer supplying nuclear power plant motors in the UK, manufactures custom drives with remarkably low starting currents and provides specialized generators for naval vessels.

2011: Schorch Electric Motors Integration

Established in 1882 in Germany, Schorch has defined quality in premium drive systems. Serving global projects across oil, petrochemicals, power generation, wastewater, shipbuilding, and metallurgical test stations, Schorch enhances Wolong's German engineering precision.

Brook Crompton Acquisition

Brook Crompton has over a century of mastery in designing energy-efficient motors. By joining Wolong, they integrated their complete line of low, medium, and high voltage AC motors (including the premium Brook Crompton 'W' and '10' series) for hazardous industrial locations.

2015: Nanyang Explosion-proof Group Co., Ltd (CNE)

China's largest explosion-proof research and manufacturing base joined the Wolong Group, securing the leading position in Ex-proof heavy machinery for domestic and export sectors in petroleum, chemistry, coal mining, metallurgy, and nuclear power plants.

2018: General Electric (GE) Industrial & Commercial Cooperation

GE's commercial and industrial motor division partnered with Wolong. As a historical pillar of electric power systems in the United States, GE's design resources and engineering technology elevate Wolong's capability in heavy materials processing, metallurgy, and water treatment systems.

ATB Motor Brand Legacy Morley Mining Motor Operations Laurence Scott Nuclear Power Generators Brook Crompton Motor Line Schorch High Power Drive Systems

Engineering Architecture of High-Voltage Motors

A structural deep-dive into the critical components that define the durability and thermal resistance of our HV machinery.

Rotor Assembly & Dynamics

Our motor rotors feature the industry-standard squirrel cage design. Heavy-duty cast aluminum rotors are manufactured using centrifugal aluminum casting or die-casting techniques, locking molten pure aluminum into the slots of the rotor core to form a single, robust piece that integrates the rotor bars and end rings.

For larger capacity high-voltage motors, copper bar rotors are employed, featuring advanced bar securing and precision end-ring welding procedures. The protective ring design of high-speed motors ensures the reliable operation of the copper bar rotor under heavy centripetal stresses.

Rotor Lamination and Shaft Precision
Stator & High-Voltage VPI Insulation

Stator coils are crafted using premium polyester film reinforced with glass cloth, integrating low-powder mica tape with high mica content or medium-powdered mica tape. After wrapping the coils onto the stator core slots, the stator assembly undergoes the VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation) process.

This process extracts air and moisture from the slots, injecting high-grade resin under pressure, which cures into a rock-solid, moisture-proof winding system. This ensures exceptional electrical performance, mechanical strength, moisture resistance, and thermal stability in demanding utility operations.

VPI Treated Stator Winding
Motor Frame & Digital Resonance Simulation

Our motor frames are engineered using a digital platform for structural and fluid multi-physics field simulations. This allows design engineers to optimize the heat-dissipating rib layouts and structural configurations of high-strength cast iron (or alternative fabricated structural steel).

The frame boasts exceptional structural redundancy, heat dissipation properties, and inherent frequency isolation margins, minimizing the risk of resonance during operation. This structural design enables the motor to endure significant mechanical shocks and maintain low vibration levels.

Robust Motor Frame Machining
Low Noise Fan Hood System

The low-noise fan cover system consists of a fan cover body, an air guide cylinder, a protective window, and a silencer plate. Its compact structure and lightweight design reduce vibration. The side air inlet avoids obstacles behind the motor, minimizing adverse effects on ventilation and reducing noise caused by energy loss during propagation path changes.

The system also incorporates sound-absorbing materials that absorb noise, lowering the overall motor noise. Additionally, the fan cover is rated IP22, ensuring that hands cannot come into contact with the fan.

Low Noise Fan Hood System

Worldwide Certifications & Standard Compliance

Wolong electric motors and drive systems are tested and certified by recognized testing laboratories to facilitate seamless entry into your local market.

Nemko ATEX Certification
Nemko / ATEX
CSA Certification
CSA Group
CE Marking
CE Certification
CCC Certification
CCC Certificate
SABS South African Bureau of Standards
SABS Standard
TESTSAFE Australia Standard
TESTSAFE Australia

Meeting Global Compliance Requirements

By adhering to a comprehensive manufacturing strategy across the electric motor supply chain, Wolong has secured the product certifications required to enter international markets:

  • ISO Standard: Wolong operates as an ISO 9001 Ex motor manufacturer. This certification underpins our design and production management processes, helping to overcome international trade barriers.
  • NEMA Standard: To confirm our motors meet NEMA mechanical specifications, we conduct efficiency tests, insulation resistance checks, starting current evaluations, and noise/vibration testing. Wolong also maintains UL and CSA listings for low-voltage products.
  • IECEx and ATEX: For low, medium, and high voltage hazardous-area motors, Wolong maintains full ATEX and IECEx compliance, facilitating export to the European Union and other regions aligned with these safety standards.
  • TESTSAFE Standard: As a prominent certification body for mining equipment in the Southern Hemisphere, TestSafe approval enables Chinese-manufactured coal mining motors to enter the Australian market and other export destinations.

Applications & Operating Environments

Wolong's motors are built to deliver performance across diverse industrial applications globally.

Petrochemical & Gas Refining

Explosion-proof motors drive large compressors, pumps, and fans safely in environments with volatile gases and ambient temperatures, minimizing the risk of ignition.

Heavy Mining & Ore Processing

Our heavy-duty conveyor motors are built to withstand high levels of dust, moisture, and extreme vibration, providing high torque to move material continuously.

Municipal Water & Utilities

High-voltage asynchronous induction motors drive large water supply pumps, cooling tower fans, and municipal sewage installations with optimized energy efficiency.

Pumping System Application Heavy Conveyor System Integration Industrial Fan & Aeration Drive Marine Engine Cooling Pumps

Technical FAQ & Procurement Guide

Common technical questions and answers for engineers, plant operators, and industrial procurement managers.

1. What is the significance of the VPI insulation process in high-voltage electric motors?
Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) is a process where the wound motor stator is subjected to a vacuum, which removes air and moisture from the slots. Under pressure, an insulating resin is introduced, penetrating deep into the insulation layers. This creates a solid winding structure with high resistance to moisture, chemical contaminants, corona discharge, and mechanical vibration, ensuring a long operational lifetime for the high-voltage motor.
2. How does Wolong ensure compliance with local explosion-proof standards like ATEX or IECEx?
Wolong design and manufacturing processes are regularly audited by international certification bodies, including Nemko, CSA, and TestSafe. We use flameproof enclosures, increased safety (Ex e) terminal chambers, and brushless designs tested to limit internal sparking or external surface temperature rise, meeting IECEx and European ATEX standards.
3. What is the benefit of a copper bar rotor design over standard cast aluminum?
Copper bar rotors offer higher electrical conductivity, which reduces rotor loss and increases overall motor efficiency. This design is preferred for high-voltage, high-capacity motors where thermal efficiency is critical. Copper bar construction can also handle heavy starting cycles and transient high-load demands.
4. Can Wolong supply custom motors with low starting currents?
Yes. Through Laurence Scott's engineering heritage, Wolong provides customized motors designed specifically for low starting current configurations. This is suitable for power grids with strict limitations on inrush current, preventing voltage drops and stress on power systems during start-up.