Finland hosts one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally regulated industrial sectors in the world. As the nation targets complete carbon neutrality, heavy manufacturing enterprises in Finland are undergoing a rapid technological migration from fossil-fueled thermal systems to highly efficient electric powertrains. High voltage AC motors serve as the workhorses of this energy transition.
Key industrial hubs extending from the forestry and pulp and paper mills in Lappeenranta and Jämsä, to the marine shipyards in Turku and Rauma, and the underground metal mines in Kittilä and Pyhäsalmi demand reliable and efficient electrical machinery. These plants operate continuously under harsh sub-zero winter temperatures down to -40°C. In such demanding environments, motor failure is not just an operational delay—it can result in catastrophic pipe freezing, plant outages, and massive financial loss.
Industrial operators in the Nordic region require partners that offer both premium equipment and technical knowledge. Shaanxi Nanfang Motor Technology Co., Ltd, representing the global scale of the Wolong Group, provides heavy industry in Finland with advanced motor engineering that meets strict European EN standards, ATEX regulations, and IEC efficiency requirements.
Shaanxi Nanfang Motor Technology Co., Ltd is the authorized global partner and distributor of Wolong Electric Drive Group Co., Ltd. Founded in 1984, Wolong has evolved into a global leader in motor manufacture and drive control systems through decades of focused technological innovation and strategic acquisitions of heritage European brands.
Through strategic expansion, the Wolong Group has integrated several renowned global motor manufacturers. This consolidation has brought together high-specification engineering companies, enabling Nanfang Motor to offer motors with European design heritage:
Acquired in 2011. Includes ATB's robust high voltage portfolio and Morley's 130 years of experience in heavy-duty mining machinery.
Schorch (est. 1882) defines standards in petrochemical drive systems, while Laurence Scott provides specialized low starting current motors.
Incorporating General Electric's industrial motor business and Brook Crompton's expertise in highly efficient design configurations.
Wolong high-voltage motors are built with an emphasis on thermodynamic balance and structural stability. Their robust design reduces vibration, extends mechanical lifetime, and maintains low core losses under variable load profiles.
Features high-mica tapes impregnated under vacuum pressure (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation) with Class F or H solventless resin, providing moisture resistance, high dielectric strength, and reliable thermal dissipation.
Constructed with die-cast aluminum or welded copper bars using mid-bar constraint structures to eliminate mechanical fatigue during frequent start-up cycles.
Designed using multi-physics structural and fluid dynamic simulations to optimize cooling fin spacing, maximize heat dissipation, and prevent frame resonance.
Optimized internal fan paths, sound-absorbing materials, and IP22/IP55 shrouds keep noise levels well below OSHA and European standard limits.
Rotors feature a squirrel-cage design using centrifugal aluminum casting or high-grade copper bars. Structural integrity and balanced slot geometries ensure high starting torque and thermal stability, even during voltage fluctuations in remote industrial grids.
Available configurations include TEFC (IC411), Air-to-Air cooled (IC611), and Water-to-Air cooled (IC81W) systems, providing optimal cooling for chemical processing, wood processing, and high-vibration mining applications.
Historically, procurement managers in Northern Europe sourced heavy electric drives from local suppliers. Today, rising domestic manufacturing costs and energy crises have shifted the industry toward global supply networks. This transition is enabled by strict standardization (IEC and NEMA) and the integration of European engineering brands under global manufacturing groups.
Shaanxi Nanfang Motor combines Wolong's established international brand heritage with the cost-efficiency of Chinese manufacturing. By centralizing core component production and using automated coil winding systems, CNC rotor balancing equipment, and multi-megawatt testing bays, our facilities deliver high performance at competitive prices.
Our motors carry certifications required by international safety, environmental, and maritime regulatory bodies, facilitating installation in hazardous and offshore locations.
Nemko / ATEX
CSA
CE
CCC
SABS
TestSafe
In pulp and paper mills, high voltage motors drive heavy refiners and grinding machinery. These systems require high thermal thresholds and constant-torque outputs. Wolong YKK and YKS motors deliver the required electrical margins, operating reliably in warm, humid environments.
Mines in Northern Finland operate under high dust, dampness, and vibration. The ATB Morley mining-heritage motors, YBS flameproof series, and YWKK non-sparking configurations provide dust-ignition protection (Ex ec/Ex tb) for ventilation fans and dewatering pumps.
Finnish maritime technology requires robust auxiliary propulsion and thruster drives. Water-cooled YKS and variable frequency speed-regulated BPY-S30 motor lines withstand constant vibration and sea spray, maintaining efficiency under variable load profiles.
Whether retrofitting a paper mill in Tampere or designing a propulsion package for a marine project in Turku, our technical team provides calculation documents, custom dimensions, and engineering support.
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