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MotiraTech Canada
Large-frame permanent magnet motor for mining duty
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Engineered power systems for heavy industry.

MotiraTech engineers, supplies and supports permanent magnet direct drive (PMDD) systems, industrial battery energy storage and field engineering for mining, bulk material handling, ports, cement, pulp and paper and steel operations in Canada.

Talk to an EngineerExplore PMDD
  • 01Mining
  • 02Heavy industry
  • 03Energy
  • 04Remote operations
  • 05Richmond, BC
Permanent magnet direct drive motor installed at an open-pit mining operation
PMDD conveyor drive unit
01Core technology — PMDD

Direct drive, without the gearbox

Gearless direct-drive systems for conveyors, mills and heavy material handling.

01
Gearless direct drive
The motor drives the pulley or mill directly. The gearbox, coupling and their service scope leave the power path.
02
High torque at low speed
Torque is produced at process speed, so the drive is matched to the duty rather than to a gear ratio.
03
Reduced maintenance exposure
Fewer rotating interfaces means fewer lubrication, alignment and gear-wear failure modes to manage on site.
PMDD systemsWhat is PMDD?
  • 01Gearless drive path
  • 02High torque / low speed
  • 03Reduced mechanical complexity
  • 04Retrofit & new build
  • 05Cold-climate & remote duty
PMDD equipment

The equipment we engineer and supply

Motors, drive interfaces, mounting arrangements and drive cabinets, selected against the driven equipment and the installed site conditions.

View the PMDD product range
01Direct drive motorsPermanent magnet motors in ribbed, square and foot-mounted frames for low-speed, high-torque duty.
02Drive-end interfacesFlanged drive-end arrangements and integrated drive units that connect directly to the driven equipment.
03Mounting arrangementsHorizontal, vertical, pedestal and skid-mounted assemblies selected against the installation.
04Drive & control cabinetsVariable-frequency drive cabinets and control cabinets with HMI for operation and commissioning.
02Applications

Where direct drive is applied

Equipment classes and site conditions these systems are specified for. Individual deployment references are published only where the client and the data are confirmed.

Engineering applications
Mining conveyor system with direct drive motor
Mining conveyor — a core PMDD application environment
01Conveyor drive systemsHead, tail and booster drive positions on overland and in-plant conveying systems.02Crushers & millsHigh-torque, low-speed duty where drive-train losses and gearbox servicing dominate cost.03Bulk material handlingStackers, reclaimers and transfer systems where drive availability sets plant throughput.04Remote site powerTemporary and permanent site power supported by battery energy storage and monitoring.05Conveyor drive retrofitsReplacement of an existing motor, coupling and gearbox arrangement within a shutdown window.06Port & terminal handlingShiploader, stacker and reclaimer drive positions where berth schedules govern availability.
Verified references onlyProject names, performance figures and certification statements are published on this site only when supported by documentation.
Industrial-scale battery energy storage system installation
Battery energy storage installation
03Energy storage — BESS

Industrial energy storage, engineered around the site

Containerised and modular energy storage for industrial and remote site power.

01
Peak demand management
Storage is sized against the measured site load profile rather than a catalogue configuration.
02
Load shifting & resilience
Energy is configured alongside site generation and distribution as one system.
03
Integration with site operations
Interfaces to existing electrical infrastructure, controls and monitoring are defined during engineering.
BESS solutions
04Field engineering & technical services

Support for the equipment after it is installed

Field engineering supports the drive and energy equipment we supply: site assessment, installation support, commissioning, troubleshooting and continuing technical support.

Field Engineering
01Site assessmentReview of the existing drive train, load profile, site power and operating constraints.
02Motor & drive evaluationCondition, duty and interface review of installed machines before any scope is defined.
03Installation supportOn-site technical coordination through mechanical and electrical installation.
04CommissioningEnergisation, functional testing and handover alongside the site team.
05TroubleshootingFault investigation on drive, control and site power systems.
06Remote & field engineeringOngoing field technical support, monitoring and remote diagnostics after commissioning.
Field technician performing diagnostics on industrial equipment
Field technical support on installed equipment
05Industries

Sectors we focus on

Heavy industrial environments where drive-train reliability, energy availability and remote support determine production.

All industries
Underground mining conveyor in operation
Mining conveyor in operation
  • 01Mining
  • 02Bulk material handling
  • 03Ports & terminals
  • 04Cement & aggregates
  • 05Pulp & paper
  • 06Steel & industrial manufacturing
06Engineering & project delivery

Engineered, supplied and supported as one scope

MotiraTech coordinates global engineering, manufacturing and supply-chain capability, and remains the single point of responsibility for delivery, installation support and after-commissioning service in Canada.

  1. 01

    Assess

    Existing drive train, load profile, site power and operating constraints.

  2. 02

    Engineer

    System configuration, integration design and interface definition with plant.

  3. 03

    Supply

    Manufacturing oversight, inspection and logistics into the receiving site.

  4. 04

    Commission

    Installation support, energisation and handover on site.

  5. 05

    Support

    Field technical support, monitoring and remote diagnostics.

How equipment is selected

Selection is driven by the asset, the duty and the site — not by a fixed product list.

Solutions overview
01Direct-drive architectureRemoving the gearbox from the power path changes how a drive train is maintained, monitored and serviced over its life.
02Energy performanceDrive and storage systems are selected against the measured load profile of the asset rather than a catalogue default.
03Canadian operating conditionsEquipment selection accounts for cold-climate and remote-site duty typical of Canadian mining and heavy industry.
04Custom integrationSystems are engineered to the existing structure, controls and electrical infrastructure of the operating site.
05Energy storage integrationBattery energy storage is configured alongside site generation and distribution as part of one energy system.
06On-site supportField technical support and remote diagnostics continue after commissioning, including at remote locations.
07Technical resources

Engineering knowledge centre

Selection guidance and technical background written for engineering and maintenance teams.

Resource library
01SelectionPMDD vs induction motors in mining: a practical selection guideHow direct-drive and induction options compare when selecting a drive for mining duty.02RetrofitConveyor system PMDD retrofit: an engineer's decision frameworkA structured way to assess whether an existing conveyor drive is a retrofit candidate.03MaintenancePredictive maintenance vs condition monitoringWhat the two approaches actually measure, and where each fits in heavy industrial operations.

What is PMDD?

Background on permanent magnet direct drive for heavy industrial duty.

Read the explainer

Energy Insights

Canadian incentive and modernisation context for industrial energy projects.

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Datasheets and downloadable technical documents are not currently published. Request technical documentation directly and it will be issued for the specific application.

08News & Insights

Latest updates

Engineering perspectives, industry developments and company updates.

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