Replacing older electric motors with modern electric motors leads to significant savings
Energy efficiency, high efficiency and minimal maintenance of equipment and machinery play a key role in today's dynamic era. That is why more and more companies are realizing that investing in equipment modernization is not only a matter of environmental responsibility, but also a significant step towards financial savings.
One of the areas where these investments are most evident is modernization in a wide variety of industrial operations, where older electric motors are replaced by new energy-efficient models such as SIMOTICS drives. Even though an older electric motor may be completely functional at first glance, it is usually no longer worth it technically and economically.
Why replace old electric motors?
Lower efficiency, greater failure rate, noisier operation and higher operating costs - the main reasons why we should think about technical modernization. This is the easiest way to reduce high energy bills and the frequency of breakdowns and technical shutdowns. Reducing the cost of various repairs also plays an equally important role.
The new SIMOTICS branded electric motors meet the strictest energy standards and bring several essential advantages:
Higher energy efficiency – modern drives achieve significantly higher efficiency than older models. As a result, they can reduce energy consumption by up to 30%, which translates directly into lower operating costs.
Lower maintenance costs – new electric motors are designed for long life and minimal maintenance. In practice, this means far fewer technical breakdowns, lower repair costs and the purchase of spare parts.
Increased productivity – more reliable and efficient drives lead to improved overall manufacturing productivity. Stable performance and trouble-free operation ensure maximum efficiency.
Reduction of emissions – more efficient use of energy reduces CO2 emissions.So switching to more fuel-efficient engines is a step towards meeting environmental goals and reducing the company's overall carbon footprint.
Savings in practice
A medium-sized manufacturing company decided to modernize and replaced its older aging electric motors with new SIMOTICS drives. Before the replacement, the company had 50 legacy drives in operation with an average efficiency of 85%. A few years ago, this was a very good number, but modern branded electric motors are significantly more efficient.
After installing SIMOTICS drives with 95% efficiency, the annual electricity consumption was reduced by more than 20%. These were standard SIMOTICS GP electric motors in aluminum design. A positive finding for the company's management was that overall maintenance costs also dropped significantly. Annual maintenance costs have been reduced by a respectable 25% thanks to lower failure rates and longer life of the new engines. In total, the annual savings of this company amounted to several tens of thousands of euros. The investment in new electric motors was thus returned to the company in less than three years.
Regardless of the type of manufacturing company, upgrading drives to newer fuel-efficient models is an investment that pays for itself quickly. Energy efficiency is not just a buzzword, but takes the form of concrete savings and reduced environmental impact. And it definitely pays off.
If you're thinking about upgrading your equipment, don't hesitate to contact us. Alternatively, check out our SIMOTICS electric motor configurator.
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