RMC prefers WEG three-phase motors

RMC (UK) has selected WEG as one of its approved motor manufacturers for the supply of three-phase electric motors used by RMC sites across the UK.

RMC (UK) has selected WEG as one of its approved motor manufacturers for the supply of three-phase electric motors used by RMC sites across the UK.

WEG products will be supplied via an agreement with BSL.

Both BSL and RMC chose WEG motors after a 12-month trial period had proved their reliability in one of the industry's toughest handling and processing applications.

BSL's decision to supply exclusively WEG motors was also influenced by the breadth of WEG's range, the company's excellent product support and research that shows them to be among the most efficient available.

Lee Green, Strategic Sourcing Manager at RMC comments, "RMC have around 600 sites across the UK, including over 120 quarries and 49 asphalt plants.

Electric motors are used extensively throughout these locations, requiring us to have an effective strategic plan for both maintenance and replacement.

Unplanned downtime can prove costly, therefore motor reliability and the ability of a supplier to meet agreed service level criteria is vital.

The working environment in quarries and aggregate processing sites is also harsh by normal industry standards, placing further emphasis on the quality aspect of the equipment we use.

Our experience of WEG products and BSL's service now gives us every confidence in this area".

Gary Price, Business Manager at BSL, cites reliability as one of the reasons for an exclusive deal.

"BSL has supplied over 12,000 WEG motors over the past two years and in our experience their quality and reliability are well proven.

WEG motors are also highly efficient, with some of the standard range even falling inside the EFF1 bracket, qualifying the customer for maximum tax relief under the government ECA scheme".

Green states, "RMC sites have to be confident in the knowledge that in the event of a motor failure, a replacement will be on site quickly and within set service parameters.

This also gives RMC the added benefit of not having to invest in high value replacement stock to achieve that 'comfort factor' which has traditionally been necessary on many sites".

Price adds, "The WEG range is also comprehensive enough to cover any eventuality, even if the agreement extends to all of RMC's motor requirements".

As a result of the agreement, RMC's three-phase motor requirements have been profiled and dedicated stock is now held strategically at BSL branches local to RMC sites across the UK.

WEG motors up to 132kW are also stocked at BSL's National Distribution Centre to ensure short lead times on less popular sizes.

Reflecting on the decision, Price explained that BSL did not feel it was necessary to stock the complete range as "WEG have extensive UK stocks themselves, with motors of up to 400kW available off the shelf.

Lead times are so short that we can still guarantee the best possible service to RMC".

Specific areas where WEG is expected to provide additional motor products to RMC include ATEX approved explosion proof motors; high voltage motors up to 11kV and premium efficiency motors that significantly outperform most EEF1 rated motors.

To put the scale of the current deal in perspective; RMC has around 600 sites spread right across the UK, covering operations that range from the production and distribution of building products, aggregates and concrete to waste management and dredging.

Most are high volume users; the aggregates business alone includes around 121 quarries, 49 asphalt plants and 29 wharves for RMC Marine operations.

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