Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 52 2024 | Page 74

Technidrive introduces OMB vibrating motors

Industrial drive specialist expands motor offering
Systems integrator , Technidrive has partnered with OMB Vibrator Motors , a leading European manufacturer of electric vibrating motors . As OMB ’ s first and only UK distribution partner , Technidrive provides a new route to market for the Italian equipment manufacturer . The motors become part of Technidrive ’ s growing roster of industrial equipment for its bespoke drive train packages .
OMB has specialised in designing and manufacturing electric , hydraulic and pneumatic vibrators for industrial motors for 45 years . Manufacturing a range of vibrating motors in electric , hydraulic and pneumatic , specifically designed for integration into industrial machines such as screens , feeders , extractors , separators , hoppers , compactors and more .
Vibrating motors span various industries , playing a predominant role in material handling and screening . In the material handling sector , vibrating motors power screens to separate products based on particle sizes . These applications are prevalent in the food , beverage , pharmaceutical , plastics and chemicals industry .
OMB tailors its motor designs to meet specific requirements of each industry . For instance , the foot-mounted vibrating BM series is manufactured in accordance with IEC 60034-1 and EU Directives including Machinery 2006 / 42 / EC ,
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Vibrating motors span various industries , playing a predominant role in material handling and screening .
RoHS 2011 / 65 / EU and more . The series also has options suitable for conformance with ATEX directives for operation in explosive atmospheres . The BM-E series also holds UKCA certifications for products to be used in Great Britain .
“ Partnering with OMB adds further depth to our solutions as a leading drive systems integrator . The high level of technical support from OMB ’ s factory , married with our technical expertise in industrial drive systems will positively impact our customers ,” explained Andrew Ritchie , technical sales manager at Technidrive . “ Technidrive already has an established market presence with many global OEM ’ s and end user sectors using vibrating technologies . This partnership is a logical next step to bring quality and bespoke integrated solutions to a wider audience ”.
The partnership comes during an exciting period of growth for Technidrive . The Northern Irelandbased systems integrator has recently celebrated its 25-year anniversary and was named as a Silver Level Innovator by Innovate NI . This was awarded as recognition for its work creating , testing , developing and validating solutions for industry .
“ As a new part of our product line up , OMB Vibrator Motors will support our efforts to strengthen equipment supply for our customers ,” continued Ritchie . “ Back in 2022 , we invested significantly in our space by adding a mezzanine floor , additional warehouse racking and new technology to maximise our storage capacity for equipment from partners old and new .” Visit Technidrive ’ s website to discover how OMB vibrating motors can benefit your business .