Toshiba manufactured its first motor in 1895, and with such a deep history in motor manufacturing experience, Toshiba leads the way in developing high-quality motors and the variable speed drives that control them.
Toshiba has been providing novel motor solutions for over 125 years.
Toshiba supplies various types of high voltage motors – including squirrel cage induction motors, wound rotor motors, synchronous motors, hazardous area motors, and more – that deliver strong results for critical applications within the mining industry. But it’s not just mining; Toshiba motors can be found in various industries across the country, like steel, paper and the gargantuan oil and gas industry.
It’s not only the robust products that are acclaimed by Toshiba’s customers – it’s the broader value that its engineers deliver, and the tenacity and trustworthiness that are part and parcel of every purchase, that sets it apart. It’s also Toshiba’s complete service, with the ability to run design and simulations, systems testing and staff and customer training, all from its in-house facilities.
Unique solutions for unique problems
Toshiba’s novel applications for motors can be found driving pumps, fans, conveyors, gearbox-less grinding mills, and more, all across Australia. When it comes to the drives that control these motors, what sets the company even further apart are the unique abilities, such as multi-level diode converters or multi-level active converters, that are available only from Toshiba.
A recent example is when a customer approached Toshiba to develop a solution for a large ball mill application.
Typically, ball mills suffer from a problem of sudden falling of sticky charge, or frozen charge, as the mill starts to rotate – not ideal for any starting operation. The phenomenon causes severe mechanical stresses, damaging the life of the equipment.
Utilising the company’s in-house capabilities, Toshiba’s engineers developed a solution to overcome the typical problem of frozen charge. When the motors and drives were installed and commissioned, the result was much smoother motor operation and reduced mechanical stress.
Toshiba’s skills are particularly sought-after for complex problems. An example of this is when a client approached the company requiring support for its grinding mills. The client had multiple mill motors onsite which needed better starting process and, due to space and budget constraints, they needed to be started using fewer drives than would usually be required.
Toshiba’s engineering team calculated and designed an electrical configuration system of drives and switchgear that synchronised the motors for smooth operation. This involved accurate monitoring of voltage, speed, frequency, and the subsequent spot-on synchronisation – a solution that could be installed within the available space and within the budget.
125 years of results
Since its inception, and its first motor in 1895, Toshiba has developed a reputation for results. With a large team of dedicated engineers and technicians providing top quality design, engineering and commissioning support, more Australian customers are turning to Toshiba, seeking solutions to complex HV motor and drive problems.
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Featured image: Mill drives installed. Image: Toshiba International Corporation.
