Three-phase motor replacement in food production: Rapid solution for production downtime
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Customer & initial situation
An internationally operating baby food manufacturer in Saxony-Anhalt had an urgent need to replace a failed Siemens 1LG three-phase motor (22 kW, B3 mounting, foot-mounted motor). The failure caused by bearing damage brought a critical production line to a standstill. Through the existing KSB field service, e-motion + pump GmbH, a company of the HPS Group, was recommended as a partner for rapid implementation.
Project requirements
- Rapid availability of a suitable Siemens 1LG motor
- Replacement and precise alignment of the motor
- Connection of the power supply cable
- Compliance with strict hygiene requirements in food production
Process in three phases
- Inquiry & clarification
Referral by KSB field service, immediate coordination regarding requirements and motor parameters - Procurement & delivery
Checking availability and arranging expedited delivery - Installation & connection
Removal of the defective motor, installation of the replacement motor, precise alignment, and connection of the power supply cable
Result
- Trouble-free recommissioning of the production line
- Avoidance of a prolonged production outage
- Strengthening of the customer relationship and interest in follow-up projects
Date:
15/08/2025
