A coastal plastics manufacturing plant recently faced growing pressure from rising electricity prices and increasingly strict efficiency regulations. Their legacy drive system consumed excessive power during continuous extrusion processes, and frequent voltage fluctuations caused their lines to run below optimal speed. In search of a long-term solution, the plant initiated a technical assessment of several modern motor suppliers.
During this process, the engineering team selected an AC induction motor provided by Simo motor for a full-scale trial on their primary extrusion line. The motor was chosen for its high efficiency, stable torque characteristics, and proven durability in high-temperature industrial environments.
The trial yielded immediate, measurable results. Power consumption dropped by nearly 12% compared to the previous motor, even while maintaining the same production rate. More importantly, the new system allowed the extrusion line to operate at a steadier speed despite fluctuating grid voltage, significantly reducing product dimensional variations. Operators also reported smoother startup sequences and noticeably less vibration during long-run operation.
After three months of continuous use, the factory confirmed that defects related to inconsistent extrusion had decreased by over 25%. The energy savings alone are projected to recover the investment within one year, prompting the company to include Simo motor’s AC induction motor in its upcoming equipment upgrade plan.
