Products

IE3/IE4 motors
Three-phase asynchronous motors, also called three-phase induction motors, are squirrel-cage type of electric motors supplied with three-phase AC voltage systems. The motors we offer are IEC frame size 63-355. The frame sizes 63-200 are available in aluminium frames. There is a choice between aluminium and cast iron frames in frame sizes 71-200. Larger sizes from 225 frame are available in cast iron frame only.

Pole-changing (two-speed) motors
The pole-changing motors are again three-phase asynchronous motors supplied with three-phase AC systems. The ability to switch between speeds provides more flexibility for applications that do not use frequency control. The pole-changing motors are available as constant torque and as fan duty motors.

Single-phase motors
We launched our own flagship range of single-phase motors under the brand name FCM Electric Motors. These are high-quality electric motors available in standard power ratings from 0.12 kW to 2.2 kW and frame sizes from 63 to 90. There is a choice between Permanent Capacitor motors (low starting torque) and Capacitor Start-Capacitor Run motors (high starting torque).

The mechanical and electrical design of MEZ Electric Motors is tailored for marine and offshore applications.

Marine grade MEZ Electric Motors are available in two executions. For installation below deck and for installation above deck, with or without a brake and/or encoder. The colling can be non-ventilated IC410 (TENV) for short term duty, standard self-ventilated IC411 (TEFC) and force ventilated IC416 (TEFV) executions, depending on the application. Motors with increased IP ratings improve reliability of the motors even under the most challenging conditions. We also offer a variety of special paint systems, some include zinc coating of cast iron components prior to applying the two-pack primer and top paint.

Our brake motors comply with standard industrial environment. Special marine brake motors utilise marine brakes which are of IP66 or some even IP67 protection. Quality brakes are always selected according to specific customer requirements. The brake IP rating largely depends on the specific application. Holding brakes are often offered with increased brake torque. Holding brakes provide higher torque than the dynamic brakes, but dynamic braking is reduced to a number of emergency braking only.

Hazardous Area motors are in Europe manufactured to ATEX standard. These are special type motors designed to be used in hazardous environments where the risk of an explosion is higher. There are two main risks: Gas and Dust.

Generally, the electrical equipment, which is designed to comply with ATEX standard follow protection methods ensuring that any part, in normal use, can cause sparks or arcs or generate excessive heat that may lead to ignition of an explosive mixture of gas or dust located in or near the equipment. The explosive mixture of gas is considered to be capable of penetrating inside the electrical enclosure. ATEX Zone1 (Ex-db) motors are designed to stop an ignition and if an ignition happens it is contained within the motor enclosure. ATEX Zone1 (Ex-eb) motors relay on low operation temperature achieved through deration of the power output. ATEX Zone2 (Ex-ec) motors do not spark and are running cool.

Similar principles are maintained at ATEX Zone21 (Ex Tb) and Zone22 (Ex tc) motors, where the hazardous substance is Dust.

Geared motor consists of a gearbox and an electric motor. You can reduce the speed and increase torque depending on the gearbox ratio and technology used with a geared motor. There are many different types of gearboxes available on the market. Van Houcke in Belgium have the following main geared motors in the product portfolio: geared motors with worm gearboxes, planetary gearboxes, right bevel gearboxes and more.

Stainless-steel motors are corrosion-resistant motors intended for installations where pressure water tightness and good resistance against corrosion is required. Primary application areas are food and chemical industries as well as yacht building or use in civil engineering.

Forced ventilation is recommended for applications when the speed of electric motors is controlled by variable speed drives. When the motor slows down, the fan on the motor’s shaft becomes inefficient, however independently driven fan unit maintains the same volume of the cooling air at all times.

Force ventilation units consist of special fan cover in which independently driven fan is located. The independent fan is designed to provide the same (or more) cooling air, which is normally supplied by the motor’s shaft fan at its rated speed. The degree of protection is IP66. The external fan units are available from stock from frame size 63 to 355. The smaller sizes can be connected as single-phase or three-phase as the requirement may be.

Frequency controllers increase or decrease motor speed according to the frequency and voltage supplied into the electric motor. Unlike gearboxes, frequency controllers cannot increase torque.

We have quality coolant pumps in our portfolio with two different heads (2 metres and 4 metres) and a variety of immersion depths. The 4COA series coolant pumps are in aluminium housing. They are suitable for mounting directly on top of the coolant tank.

The selection of immersion depth is available. The viscosity of the pumped liquid is max 150 mm²/s and the liquid temperature range is 0°C to +60°C. A range of acid or alkali resistant pumps is also available.