high voltage motors

Hereunder are but a few examples of the AC, DC, Traction and transformer work we've done. The pictures are not only of completed units, but also show some of the processes involved, to give the reader a glimpse into our proud workmanship.

Over the years, M&C has repaired thousands of motors and transformers for various South African, African as well as International mines, power stations, steel mills, sugar mills, paper and pulp factories, smelters and other industrial users.

These consistent phenomenal results is proof of the quality of our complete insulation system.

As they say, the proof of the pudding is in the eating: We are extremely proud that our insulation and VPI system fully complies with the most stringent Tan Delta specification in the whole industry, not only for repaired motors, but also for new OEM motors.

We have been successfully implemented the EpoVolt HV Epoxy based VPI system. This system is effectively implemented in our custom designed SCADA controlled VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation) system. Our capacitance measurement system keeps a watchful eye over the process to ensure that the impregnation cycle is complete. Our system is not partially implemented as the industry standard, but fully implemented and includes all of the impregnation system stages: Starting with the pre-heating, Vacuum cycle, pressure cycle, transfer to oven and curing cycle. Our temperature controlled curing ovens ensure that the insulation system is fully cured.

The system is however not complete without the correct application of the impregnating varnish. Here also, Marthinusen and Coutts is leading the electric motor repair and manufacturing industry with its cutting edge plant, equipment, systems and materials.

The partial discharge (also referred to as Corona discharge) prevention has been carefully developed to ensure the long term reliability of our windings. It is not uncommon for a new stator winding to outlast the generation that installed it.

The main wall insulation utilized has been carefully researched in order to provide the optimal balance between insulation properties, heat transfer and economical value. The application of the main wall insulation is done by means of specialized high speed precision automatic taping machines and highly trained and skilled specialist insulation artisans.

The conductor is then covered as per our proven insulation standard, being either Pure Nomex, Kapton, Apical, Mica, Polyester and other materials. The details of our insulation system remain a closely guarded secret. Other repair companies have unsuccessfully tried to copy our system over the years, but consistently failed.

The bare copper conductor is extruded or drawn to the required size, as specified by our custom written coil design software. The quality of the product is checked throughout this process. The bare copper is then annealed in an inert case oven to ensure the correct softness as well as to eliminate oxidation and contamination of the copper conductor.

Furthermore our manufacturing process is customized and stream lined to provide the fastest possible turn-around while still maintaining the highest level of quality and consistency.

Our insulation systems have been thoroughly researched and have proven themselves over many years. We full utilize the supply and technical expertise of our group companies ( and is also part of the group of companies.) This ensures that we have complete control over the complete manufacturing process, namely: quality, consistency, delivery, logistics and pricing, starting from the round solid copper conductor, right throughout the process to the finished coil.