~ 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, 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 Ireland-based 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.
