Tell us about your company’s products & services?
Regal Beloit is a leading manufacturer of electrical and mechanical motion control and power generation products serving markets throughout the world. Regal Beloit products can be found in a vast variety of applications that virtually affect every aspect of life.

Relatively unknown brand, Regal Beloit stands at the forefront of some well-known brands such as CMG,  Leeson and Marathon Motors, GE Commercial Motors, etc. Through these brands, RBC has gained a substantial market share and $3.5 billion-plus in turnover worldwide, thereby turning RBC into a major player in the electrical market. All brands represented by RBC have the same characteristics, and deliver the same level of excellence in terms of quality and reliability.

Manufacturing, distribution and servicing of the full range of LV, MV & HV IE1, IE2, IE3 & IE4 electric motors, gear-boxes, VSD & Soft Starters and alternators

What are its applications?

Motors are fixed to mechanical applications which require any form of rotation, pumps, fan, crushers, conveyors, mixers etc

What makes the product unique?

The Regal Marathon PPA & XPA, IE2 & IE3 electric motor has the highest specification “off the self” motor available in South Africa, meeting and in most cases exceeding the levels of IEC 60034-30 Standards.VPI windings, regreasable bearings 160 frame & above, Class H insulation, IP66, SKF bearings, suitable for VVVF drives with reduced noise levels.

Where was the product developed?

The products have been developed in the USA & Australia.

Has the product been imported or manufactured locally?  

Regal Beloit has 69 manufacturing facilities globally and all our products are imported.

On which projects, if any, has the product been used successfully?

• Tenke Fungurume Mining Acid Plant 2 in the DRC
• Exxaro Expansion projects.
• Xstrata Coal Tweefontein Project
• Sasol Impumelelo Project
• Eskom Kendal Power station
• To mention a few

Is the product exportable?

Yes.

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NEW PRODUCTS

What are the latest motors, drives or mechanical power transmission systems and solutions that the company has introduced? (when were they introduced (year and month)  to the South African and/or the broader African market. And what industries can they be used in and for what purpose?

• The NEW  Regal Marathon TerraMAX IE2,IE3 global electric motor. To be introduced to the SA market in July 2015-2016. General Industries, OEM & End Users. To offer improved efficiency and low costs with rotating equipment,
• The NEW Regal Marathon Stainless Steel Wash Down Motor and Gear- box. To be introduced into the SA market Dec 2014-2015. Particularly for heavy duty applications such as food & beverage processing. Continuous operation in high moisture and wash down areas.
• Regal Marathon Improved efficiency Scraper Winc