OEM Medium Size Motor Supplier & Company

Your Global Partner for Heavy-Duty Industrial Performance, Advanced Explosion-Proof Drives, and Smart Electric Motor Integration.

Global Industrial Integration

About Shaanxi Nanfang Motor Technology Co., Ltd.

Shaanxi Nanfang Motor Technology Co., Ltd. serves as the premier authorized distributor of Wolong. Wolong Electric Drive Group Co., Ltd., founded in 1984 and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2002 (code SH600580), has established itself as the pinnacle of global motor manufacturing and automation drive integration.

For over three decades, Wolong has continuously driven standard innovations across 3 major global manufacturing bases, 39 ultra-modern factories, and 3 high-tech R&D centers worldwide. Committed to a comprehensive global brand strategy, Wolong leverages advanced manufacturing capabilities to deliver unrivaled power systems across oil and gas, petrochemicals, mining, metallurgy, and nuclear sectors.

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Global Factories
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Countries Reached
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Megawatt Projects
Market Dynamics & Insights

Medium-Sized Motor Global Development Trends

Deep dive into international procurement policies, energy efficiency targets, and technical adaptations.

The IE4 & IE5 Efficiency Shift

With international carbon taxation tightening, global heavy industry is phasing out low-efficiency motors. Utilizing advanced technologies like Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) enables plants to reduce electricity consumption by up to 15%, lowering overall operational costs and footprint.

Harsh Environment Explosion Protection

Underground coal mining, deep-sea exploration, and high-dust petrochemical processing require certified flameproof and increased-safety configurations. Double-chamber terminal structures and reinforced casings minimize electrical spark transmission risks in hazardous zones.

Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance

Integrating vibration sensors and real-time thermal diagnostics on critical machine frames allows engineering managers to detect winding and bearing decay days before a catastrophic failure, minimizing unplanned downtime.

Macro Solutions

Engineered Sector Implementations

Tailoring our electric motor solutions to key industrial application scenarios around the globe.

1. Oil, Gas, and Petrochemicals

Our high-voltage variable frequency motors are designed to operate safely inside toxic gas processing units and offshore oil rigs. Using ATEX/IECEx/EAC-certified construction, they deliver steady shaft torque under massive pressure demands, powering large compressors and oil-transfer pumps.

2. Underground Coal Mining

Through our legendary Morley and CNE Nanyang brand assets, we build highly specialized tunnel boring machine (TBM) motors. These feature flameproof enclosures capable of containing internal gas explosions, avoiding ignite propagation inside coal tunnels.

3. High-Safety Municipal Water Pump Systems

Water management systems demand 24/7 reliability. Our YBRB series pump motors guarantee water tightness, protection against moisture corrosion, and structural heat-dissipation optimized for vertical pump mount setups.

4. Power Stations & Synchronous Condenser Solutions

As modern electrical grids integrate fluctuating renewable energies, our distributed synchronous condenser system solutions deliver essential reactive power compensation, stabilizing network voltages and grid frequencies.

Component Engineering

Internal Component Architecture

Every element is simulated, optimized, and manufactured to withstand extreme mechanical stress.

Motor Rotor Manufacturing
Rotor Design

Squirrel Cage & Copper Bar Technologies

The rotor features a highly durable squirrel cage design, utilizing advanced centrifugal aluminum casting or die-casting techniques. In this process, molten pure aluminum is poured directly into the slots of the rotor core, creating a single-piece construction that integrates the rotor bars and end rings seamlessly.

For larger-capacity, high-voltage motors, copper bar rotors are employed. These benefit from reliable mechanical bar securing and advanced end-ring welding procedures. The protective ring design on our high-speed motors guarantees mechanical stability under heavy dynamic load shifts.

Motor Stator Manufacturing
Stator Engineering

Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI)

The coil structure is crafted using polyester film reinforced with high-density glass cloth. By using low-powder mica tape or medium-powdered mica tape with rich mica content, the insulation offers optimal electrical breakdown threshold performance.

After extracting the billet, each winding undergoes the Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) process, curing into a robust, moisture-resistant insulation shield. This guarantees superior electrical performance, exceptional mechanical strength, and reliable thermal stability.

Motor Frame Casting
Motor Frame

Multi-Physics Digitally Simulated Frame

Our motor frames are optimized using a fully digital simulation platform that analyzes structural, fluid, and electromagnetic fields. Built from high-strength cast iron or structural steel, the frame boasts exceptional structural redundancy, excellent heat dissipation, and isolated natural frequencies. This mitigates resonances, enabling the motor to withstand mechanical shocks while minimizing overall vibration.

Fan Hood System
Acoustic Control

Low Noise Fan Hood System

Comprising a reinforced cover body, an air guide cylinder, a protective window, and an integrated silencer plate, the low-noise fan cover system features a compact, lightweight design that minimizes structural vibration.

By placing the air inlet on the side, we optimize intake pathing around behind-motor obstacles. This prevents ventilation bottlenecks and reduces air turbulence noise. Sound-absorbing lining materials reduce acoustic emissions, while the IP22-rated outer cage protects operators from contact with rotating components.

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Heritage & Mergers

Strategic Brand Integration & Acquisitions

Trace Wolong's international growth through acquisitions of historic global motor brands.

2011: ATB Motor Group Acquisition

Wolong acquired 97.94% of the Austrian ATB Group, one of the three major European motor manufacturers. This acquisition integrated the Morley brand (representing nearly 130 years of underground coal mining expertise) and Laurence Scott (famed for low starting current nuclear pump drives and Royal Navy vessel auxiliary generators).

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2011: Schorch Electric Motor Integration

Schorch, established in Germany in 1882, joined Wolong. Schorch is recognized worldwide as a standard-setter for high-power, high-quality drive systems used in oil & gas, chemical plants, water distribution networks, and industrial test fields.

Schorch Integration
2013 - 2015: Brook Crompton & CNE Nanyang Cooperation

Brook Crompton Motors, a pioneer in energy-efficient drives (famous for their W and 10 series), joined the group. In 2015, China's largest explosion-proof research and production manufacturer, CNE Nanyang Explosion-proof Group, merged into Wolong, securing a leading position in Ex-proof drive solutions.

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2018: General Electric (GE) Industrial Motors Partnership

General Electric (GE) commercial and industrial motor division joined Wolong. As a historic manufacturer of industrial electrics, GE's integration bolstered Wolong's capacity to serve large-scale heavy industries (pulp & paper, cement, mining, marine) in North America and globally.

GE Partnership
Compliance and Safety

International Certifications & Industry Standards

Our motor products undergo verification by global inspection bodies for application in hazardous areas.

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Nemko/Atex

Nemko / ATEX (Europe)

Compliance certificates for gas and dust environments. Vital for operating electric motors in chemical processing plants and refineries across the European Union.

CSA

CSA & UL (North America)

Verification of electrical safety insulation, starting torque performance, and enclosure parameters according to CSA and UL standards.

CE

CE & CC Standards

Guarantees conformance with European economic area safety regulations and high-efficiency limits, including electromagnetic compatibility criteria.

SABS

SABS (South Africa)

Validates design reliability under African mining environmental conditions, protecting operations from voltage drops and high particulate densities.

TESTSAFE

TESTSAFE (Australia)

Testsafe is the largest coal mining equipment validation body in the Southern Hemisphere. Obtaining this mark opens access to Australian deep mining operations.

ISO 9001 Ex Standard

Ensures quality management systems are tuned to produce flameproof machinery, with total traceability of components from raw alloy to testing bench.

Technical Roadmap

Decarbonization & Next-Gen Smart Drives

Where efficiency meets intelligence: the future of industrial motion control.

Our R&D efforts focus on shifting industrial motors from mechanical assets into smart nodes within the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). We integrate intelligent thermal interfaces, micro-machined vibration sensors, and insulation monitoring modules into the stator core.

To support global decarbonization, our engineers are developing IE5 ultra-premium efficiency Permanent Magnet Motors (PMSM). These systems feature rotor geometries optimized to minimize copper losses, reducing operating temperatures and energy consumption under variable load curves.

Furthermore, we are expanding local engineering centers in strategic regions, ensuring rapid customization of shaft profiles, terminal box entry routes, and installation footprints to accelerate modernization projects.

Research & Development Goals

  • IE5 Efficiency Integration: Exceeding IE4 limits for VFD operations.
  • Eco-Friendly Insulations: Zero-VOC resins and sustainable mica compositions.
  • Modular Enclosures: Interchanging air-cooled, water-jacket, and air-to-water heat exchangers.
  • Smart Maintenance Models: Edge AI processing of thermal and magnetic vibrations to diagnose rotor slip and winding faults.
Expert Knowledge Base

Industrial Motor Procurement FAQ

Technical answers to key engineering and logistics questions from procurement and asset managers.

How does Shaanxi Nanfang Motor ensure flameproof integrity across ATB, Morley, and Nanyang lines?
We build each enclosure according to strict Ex d (flameproof) guidelines, ensuring the joints are precision-machined to contain internal spark explosions. Components undergo rigorous overpressure testing and chemical seal checks to prevent hot gas propagation.
What are the primary advantages of utilizing Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) with medium-sized high-voltage motors?
VFD control enables precise rotational speed adjustments, eliminating high inrush starting currents and lowering thermal stress. Our insulation designs incorporate reinforced phase structures to withstand rapid voltage rises (high dV/dt) without degradation.
When should a copper bar rotor design be selected over a cast aluminum rotor?
Copper bar rotors are typically chosen for high-rating machines operating under heavy cyclic startup loads. They provide lower electrical resistance, minimizing thermal losses and ensuring mechanical strength during high torque peaks.
What measures are taken to reduce noise levels in large industrial fan units?
We configure our motors with side-inlet aerodynamic fan hoods featuring acoustic lining materials. This optimizes cooling airflow while isolating structural resonances, keeping total acoustic emissions within safe operational parameters.