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Motors & Generators

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Complete in-shop electric motor & generator repair

IPS offers complete in-shop service, repair, rewinds, and remanufacturing for industrial AC & DC electric motors and generators. We handle assets weighing up to 145 tons and rated to 15 kV, including AC induction and synchronous motors, AC generators (hydro, wind, steam), DC motors, and specialty motors like vertical, hermetic, nuclear, explosion-proof, and servo, with HP ratings from fractional to over 80,000.

The IPS North American network has multiple high-voltage service centers specializing in large and extra-large industrial AC & DC motors. We have over 1.6 million square feet of repair space, with 145-ton lift capacity, and VPI tanks coast to coast. We also have the industry’s largest VPI tanks, measuring 14 feet.

We test, repair, rewind, remanufacture, and reverse engineer large and extra-large electric motors and generators. Our comprehensive testing includes non-destructive testing, such as infrared thermography, and comprehensive electrical testing. These include:

  • No-load testing up to 37,500 HP
  • Load testing up to 4,500 HP
  • Run testing to 15,000 VAC & 1,000 VDC
  • Core loss testing — 500 kVA up to 30,000 HP
  • Insulation resistance
  • Partial discharge
Technician wearing a face shield grinds metal held in a bench vise as sparks fly.

Questions?

IPS technicians inspect a large motor housing with a bore gauge and technical drawing.

Interested in learning more? Our industry trained experts are ready to answer any questions you may have.