WINKELMANN ELEKTROMOTOREN

WINKELMANN Elektromotoren (based in Uelzen, Germany) is a globally recognized manufacturer of premium, custom-engineered electric motors. Established in 1921, the company possesses over a century of specialized expertise operating as a successful family enterprise committed to maximum quality, precision, reliability, and environmental sustainability. With a highly qualified team of 60 employees and annual revenue of €8 million, WINKELMANN handles the entire design, simulation, prototyping, and manufacturing on-site. This complete on-premise workflow ensures premium, flexible production completely 'Made in Germany' and tailored to individual client requests.

Core Capabilities for the Oil & Gas Industry

WINKELMANN is an industry-leading partner for heavy-duty propulsion in critical oil, gas, and petrochemical environments. The company's motors are widely deployed in challenging applications worldwide, including gas compressor stations, gas expansion and distribution power plants, chemical refineries, and offshore facilities. Key capabilities include:

• Emergency Oil Lube Pump Motors & Standby Drives: Engineered specifically to safeguard critical systems by providing instant backup power for turbomachines.
• Ultra-Fast Ramp-Up Time: Achieves a rapid startup time of approximately 2 seconds, preventing pressure drops and protecting heavy machinery assets during main power interruptions.
• Aggressive Environment Protection: Equipped with high-grade special paint structures to defend against aggressive chemical substances, salt air, and high moisture levels.
• Custom Hydraulic Matching: Optimized platform construction enables individual adjustments to precisely match specific pump curves, ensuring maximum energy efficiency and operational reliability.

Product Range & Technical Parameters

WINKELMANN's product portfolio covers an expansive range of performance parameters, designed to meet the stringent operational demands of global energy sectors. Below is an overview of the core motor series:

 

Beyond individual motor units, WINKELMANN provides fully integrated system modules and control accessories, essential for modern computerized oil and gas facilities:

• Industrial Switchgears: Custom-designed panels fully integrated with the electrical infrastructure to control heavy motor startups.
• Motor Controllers: Advanced voltage controllers and frequency converters to adjust speeds dynamically based on operational load.
• Starting Resistors: Specifically engineered matching starting resistors (such as NEMA-rated series) to safely limit the starting current of battery-powered DC motors exceeding 300W, protecting electrical grids.

Certifications & Global Standards

WINKELMANN operates according to the highest global engineering, ecological, and safety norms. The company offers on-premise shop testing and witness testing capabilities, allowing clients to review full validation and compliance assessments before dispatch. Global certifications include:

• Quality Management: DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 Certified implementation across all internal planning, engineering, and assembly stages.
• European Explosion Protection: ATEX Full compliance with Directive 2014/34/EU for hazardous area deployments.
• Eurasian Compliance: EAC EX & TECEX Certified for safety compliance and entry into the Eurasian Customs Union markets.
• North American & Global Safety: CPS US & TÜV CERT Certified validation via prominent inspection authorities including PTB, TÜV NORD, and DEKRA.