Mining Motor Supplier & Suppliers serving the Kazakhstan Market

High-Performance, Explosion-Proof & Heavy-Duty Electric Motor Systems Engineered for Extremes. Certified to EAC Ex, ATEX, & IECEx.

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Shaanxi Nanfang Motor Technology Co., Ltd

Shaanxi Nanfang Motor Technology Co., Ltd. is the authorized primary distributor of Wolong Electric Drive Group Co., Ltd. Founded in 1984 and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2002 (Code: SH600580), Wolong has pioneered electric drive innovation for over four decades. Today, Wolong's global footprint spans 3 major manufacturing bases, 39 ultra-modern factories, and 3 global R&D centers.

Our mandate is to bring these world-class, premium electric motor technologies directly to the critical mining and industrial sectors of the Kazakhstan market. Wolong’s long-standing dedication to research, safety, and energy efficiency has positioned us as the primary source for heavy-industry heavy machinery operations globally.

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Patents

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Kazakhstan Heavy Industry & Mining Ecosystem

A deep-dive technical overview of local application scenarios, harsh ambient climates, and geological challenges.

Kazakhstan's massive mining sector serves as a global cornerstone for raw mineral supply. From the extensive Karaganda coal deposits to the high-yield copper operations of Kazakhmys and KAZ Minerals, and the vast chromite complexes in Aktobe, the demands placed on mechanical systems are uniquely severe. Operating within these terrains requires electric motor machinery that complies fully with Eurasian Customs Union (EAC Ex / CU-TR) standards and can withstand extreme thermal ranges from -45°C in winter to +45°C in summer.

Local Application Scenarios & Mechanical Stresses

Underground operations in deep coal mines involve persistent threats of gas (methane) outbursts and highly explosive coal dust concentrations. Electric motors driving continuous miners, coal shearers, and heavy-duty armered face conveyors (AFCs) must be built with flameproof (Ex d / Ex de) enclosures capable of containing internal explosions. Furthermore, high starting torque and continuous thermal overload margins are essential to withstand the mechanical shocks caused by stalled shearer drums or fully loaded belt conveyors starting under load.

The Harsh Climate Challenge

For open-pit operations in regions like Ekibastuz, equipment faces massive dust storms, high wind speeds, and extreme temperatures. Outdoor equipment like conveyor belts, stacker-reclaimers, and ventilation systems rely on low-voltage and high-voltage motors designed with IP66 dust-proof configurations, specialized bearing lubricants formulated for sub-zero performance, and integrated space heaters to prevent moisture condensation during shut-down phases.

Our Solutions for Heavy Industry

Engineering electric drives that guarantee safety, efficiency, and compliance.

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EAC Ex & CU-TR Certified

Fully certified and tested explosion-proof motors meeting CU-TR 012/2011 standards, guaranteeing smooth customs clearance and immediate operational legality within Kazakhstan, Russia, and Belarus.

High Efficiency & Eco Saving

Providing motors designed to match international energy standards IE3, IE4, and cutting-edge IE5 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) to optimize operation costs and reduce grid load.

Diversified Product Lines

Covering low, medium, and high voltage applications ranging from fraction-horsepower auxiliary drives to multi-megawatt heavy-duty blast furnace blower motors and coal shearers.

Global Brand Pedigree & Technological Synergy

Unifying a century of motor engineering heritage to serve modern Kazakhstani industry.

Wolong Group’s growth has been defined by strategic acquisitions of the world’s most trusted industrial motor legacy brands. This consolidation integrates unparalleled engineering patents, design software, and materials science expertise into a unified global product line:

ATB Motor Group & Morley Mining Heritage

Acquired in 2011, Austria's ATB Group brings over a century of European industrial design excellence. Under its umbrella, Morley Motors has a 130-year legacy dedicated to underground coal mining. Morley is globally synonymous with high-torque, water-cooled, and air-cooled flameproof motors designed specifically for underground shearers and high-spec conveyor belts. Along with Laurence Scott’s low-starting-current motor technology, these designs are critical for operations connected to weak electrical grids.

Schorch & Brook Crompton Engineering

Founded in Germany in 1882, Schorch has set the global benchmark for high-voltage, explosion-proof motors used in oil & gas, chemical processing, and pipeline compression. Likewise, Brook Crompton Motors provides a complete range of low-voltage and medium-voltage AC motors. Their motor designs focus on efficiency, reliability, and robust variable-frequency operation in high-duty cycle configurations.

OLI Vibration Motors (MVE)

Dating back to the strategic integration in 1999, OLI has held a leading global market share in high-efficiency concrete and material vibration systems. These heavy-duty vibration motors and Ex-certified vibration sensors are essential for ensuring smooth material flow through bins, hoppers, and screening decks in mineral processing mills throughout Kazakhstan.

General Electric (GE) Industrial Motors Integration

In 2018, GE’s commercial and industrial motor division joined the Wolong Group. This integration introduced GE’s robust oil and gas, petrochemical, and large-scale mining engineering standards into our product line. It expanded our high-voltage motor portfolio to deliver reliable power under continuous operational stress.

Engineering Anatomy of Our High-Reliability Motors

Premium components designed for low maintenance, long service life, and optimal heat dissipation.

Motor Stator VPI Winding

Precision Stator & VPI Winding

Utilizing high-mica tape insulated with polyester film and reinforced with glass cloth. Following the VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation) process, the stator coils form a rigid, moisture-proof, and chemically inert block. This ensures exceptional dielectric strength, thermal dissipation, and resistance to high-frequency transients typical in VFD drives.

Heavy-Duty Rotor Construction

Squirrel Cage Rotor Dynamics

Cast aluminum rotors are manufactured using centrifugal casting or advanced high-pressure die-casting, creating a solid end-ring and bar assembly for reliable torque transmission. For high-power HV motors, copper-bar rotors with premium alloy bars are tig-welded to end-rings, featuring retention rings to handle high rotational inertia.

Robust Cast Iron Frame

High-Strength Cast Iron Frame

Engineered using multi-physics structural and fluid simulation platforms, our frames use high-tensile cast iron or fabricated structural steel. The design provides structural rigidity, high thermal dissipation area, and vibration dampening to ensure low mechanical wear and smooth shaft alignment.

Low Noise Fan Hood System

Low-Noise Fan Hood System

Features an optimized aerodynamic shroud, internal sound-absorbing acoustic linings, and an IP22 protective screen. The design maintains clean airflow across the cooling ribs while reducing aerodynamic noise, complying with stringent OSHA and EU occupational noise limits.

China Factory Supply Chain Resilience & Central Asia Logistics

Connecting state-of-the-art Chinese manufacturing directly to Kazakhstan's industrial centers.

Operating as a key partner of the Wolong Group, Shaanxi Nanfang Motor Technology Co., Ltd. utilizes a highly optimized supply chain that connects Chinese manufacturing directly to the Kazakhstan market. Geographically positioned near the Belt and Road logistics corridor, we export equipment through major land ports including Horgos and Alashankou, ensuring reliable transit times to industrial hubs like Karaganda, Pavlodar, Aktobe, and Almaty.

Our raw material sourcing, automated manufacturing processes, and integrated component testing allow us to maintain fast production timelines even for custom-engineered high-voltage motors. By bypassing long maritime shipping routes, we provide Kazakhstani operators with dependable lead times, rapid spare parts delivery, and swift access to engineering support.

Direct Rail Transit

Direct connection to the China-Europe railway, cutting transit time down to 10-15 days.

EAC Customs Ready

Pre-cleared certification protocols ensuring rapid clearance at Eurasian Union borders.

24/7 Service Support

Bilingual technical engineers ready to provide installation and testing support.

Tailored Solutions

Flexible design adjustments to match local retrofitting requirements.

Global Certifications & Conformity

Compliance and validation under international and Eurasian safety standards.

ATEX Cert

Nemko / ATEX

CSA Cert

CSA Standards

CE Cert

CE Marking

CCC Cert

CCC Certification

SABS Cert

SABS Standards

TESTSAFE Cert

TESTSAFE Mining

Our motors are tested, certified, and compliant across global regulatory jurisdictions:

  • ISO 9001:2015: Formulating the framework of our quality management protocols across R&D, manufacturing, and distribution logistics.
  • NEMA Standards: Providing full compatibility with North American equipment guidelines, incorporating efficiency tests and starting current protocols.
  • IECEx & ATEX Standards: Essential certifications for explosion-proof safety requirements in hazardous gas and volatile dust environments.
  • TESTSAFE (Australia) Standard: Testing compliance that validates our mine motor technologies for rugged, high-hazard underground environments worldwide.

Complete Heavy Industrial Motor Catalog

Explore our selection of low-voltage, high-voltage, and customized explosion-proof motor systems.

Technical Roadmap: Driving the Future of Kazakhstan's Mining Sector

Aligning with local environmental policies and industrial digitalization.

As Kazakhstan moves toward modernization and carbon neutrality targets, industrial operators are looking for ways to optimize energy consumption and implement predictive maintenance. Our development roadmap integrates these objectives directly into the electric drive systems:

1. IE5 Ultra-Efficiency & Permanent Magnet Technology (PMSM)

To reduce energy consumption in high-demand continuous applications, we are expanding the integration of our TBVF Series Permanent Magnet Motors. These motors maintain high operational efficiency across a wide range of load profiles and speed variants, offering a modern alternative to traditional asynchronous motor systems.

2. Smart Diagnostics & IoT Monitoring

Deep-shaft mining and large-scale material transport depend on reliable component operation. By utilizing smart vibration sensors, RTD winding temperature probes, and predictive analysis systems, operators can monitor motor performance in real time. This allows maintenance teams to identify potential bearing fatigue or insulation degradation before a failure occurs.

3. Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Optimization

Applying variable-speed drive configurations to conveyor systems, ventilation fans, and slurry pumps helps prevent mechanical shocks on startup. This limits peak demand on the local electrical grid, reduces wear on gearboxes, and cuts down on overall system maintenance requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Technical answers for engineering specialists and procurement departments.

Which certifications are required for operating explosion-proof motors in Kazakhstan?
Motors operated in hazardous zones within Kazakhstan must comply with the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union CU-TR 012/2011 ("On safety of equipment for work in explosive environments") and carry the EAC Ex mark. While ATEX and IECEx certificates are highly valuable for validating the underlying design, local EAC Ex certification is legally required for import and commissioning.
How do your motors handle extreme temperature fluctuations from -45°C to +45°C?
Our custom-engineered motors utilize low-temperature grease configurations, high-durability shaft seals (silicone or Viton), and integrated space heaters to prevent moisture condensation during downtime. External cast-iron housings are structurally tested to ensure mechanical integrity under sub-zero thermal stresses.
What are the benefits of water-cooled motor designs (such as the YBBP series) in deep-shaft coal mines?
Water-cooled motors dissipate heat directly into the mine's cooling water circuit. This design keeps the motor's outer surface temperature well below the ignition limit of coal dust and methane gas, reduces dust buildup on cooling fins, and helps maintain lower ambient temperatures in deep, confined mine shafts.
How does Shaanxi Nanfang Motor ensure rapid delivery and customs clearance to Pavlodar and Karaganda?
By utilizing direct rail networks linked to the Horgos and Alashankou land ports, we bypass shipping lanes to deliver components in 10 to 15 days. We prepare all necessary EAC Ex and CU-TR conformity declarations beforehand to minimize delays at border customs.
Can your NEMA standard motors replace older equipment on imported drilling rigs?
Yes. Our NSHE series NEMA motors are built to match standard NEMA mechanical frame dimensions, mounting holes, and electrical configurations, allowing them to replace older motors on imported American oil rigs and mining machinery with minimal structural retrofitting.
What is the significance of the Laurence Scott acquisition for weak electrical grids?
Laurence Scott is recognized for designing heavy-duty motors with very low starting currents. This technology prevents excessive voltage drops on remote or weak regional electrical grids during high-inertia motor startups, which is a common challenge for remote operations in rural Kazakhstan.

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