One size fits all is best approach when selecting hazardous duty motors

Buying decisions often come down to the choice between standardizing with one vendor, or taking a mix-and-match approach with multiple vendors.

When it comes to buying hazardous duty motors for grain handling and processing facilities, standardization offers the following benefits:

• Safety: Purchasing an explosion-proof motor that is qualified for all levels of hazardous duty, such as the Siemens SIMOTICS XP100, assures safety no matter where the motor is deployed.
• Inventory control: Buying one type of motor for an entire facility optimizes inventory.
• Easier maintenance: Standardization also enables engineers and plant maintenance personnel to know the product inside and out, leading to quicker installations and streamlined maintenance.

For more information on how to select the right motor for your hazardous location download our “Guide to Hazardous Duty Motor Selection in Grain Handling and Processing Facilities,” or contact me on LinkedIn.