IPS combines single-source capabilities with locations in every major U.S. steel market. We know all of the industry’s motors and also offer gearbox, rotating equipment, and power distribution equipment services.
Our North American network provides fleet-level service and repair coast to coast. These capabilities come with one standard for safety and quality, plus one set of terms & conditions.
This is full turnkey service, with a deep understanding of legacy equipment and continuous process solutions. IPS has a track record of working closely with mill reliability engineers and maintenance supervisors, to improve reliability and efficiency.
IPS works on metals and steel mill motors every day, including specialty motors and older, unsupported units. We have decades of experience with:
IPS technicians provide comprehensive on-site and in-shop testing and diagnostics, working in consultation with our engineers. Our electrical tests include:
IPS mechanical tests include:
We can include detailed reporting in a condition assessment plan and provide repair or replace recommendations with test results.
IPS specializes in the service and repair of large DC armatures and field frames. Mills typically run their large DC motors at 250% overload, which results in predictable problems.
We solve these problems with reconditioning and rewinds for improved dielectric and thermal performance. IPS technicians also resolve:
IPS offers premium VPI rewinds to improve the reliability and efficiency of AC equipment in your most demanding applications. IPS premium insulation systems come with motor design and uprating, and modified enclosures, shafts, seals, fans, and bearings.
These encapsulated solutions improve on 20th century design and material standards, to run cooler in harsh, dynamic environments.
IPS remanufactures old synchronous or adjustable speed motors. We also remanufacture large and extra-large DC motors, generators, transformers, and rectifiers — all to OEM spec.
IPS engineers work closely with our technicians, using diagnostic technologies and advanced analytics to engineer fleet-level solutions. Learn more.
Our national repair and service agreements with industry OEMs gives us access to drawings, parts, and engineering support. We offer options when you need a replacement motor with a short lead time.
We remove, install, and commission AC & DC motors and generators, drawing on extensive experience with highly engineered applications. Learn more.
Our on-site support for mills leverages the scale and resources of the IPS North American network. We respond quickly to emergencies, arriving with trained crews, cranes, and critical equipment.
When a two-high goes out, we can source a spare. Our field service technicians know how to pull motors out of tight spots and we’re experts in moving permitted loads.
IPS field service veterans have spent decades in mills and metals plants. They also provide mechanical service and repair for gearboxes and rotating equipment, including pumps, fans, and compressors.
Our machining capabilities include:
IPS PowerServe offers comprehensive testing and assessments for power distribution equipment. These guide solutions to improve safety, power quality, performance, and reliability.
We will work with you to achieve and maintain NERC audit compliance, from testing and documentation, through reporting for the audit.
IPS has strategic warehousing across North America, with local, regional, and national inventories of critical equipment. We have master distribution agreements with leading industry OEMs, plus a network of used and surplus equipment distributors.
We also maintain a dedicated in-house CNC precision parts manufacturing operation, for OEM quality, competitive pricing, and short lead times.
Running old motors? Our condition assessment plans guide effective maintenance, satisfy insurance requirements, and support accurate capital planning.
Critical spares management, maintenance, and delivery with installation and alignment. Rewind warranties start at shipment.
Our VPI rewinds power 20,000+ medium- and high-voltage motors running in the toughest industrial applications, with zero failures.
