Can your production line afford a critical motor failure? Let MCE supply replacement motors to keep production running.
A failed motor can bring production to a standstill, and industry benchmarks tell us unplanned downtime in manufacturing can exceed $125,000 per hour. Every line manager knows that figure climbs quickly when the failure affects multiple systems.
In industries where production drives revenue, every hour of unplanned downtime carries costly disruptions. Yet many facilities continue to rely on legacy motors without a solid replacement strategy. The cost of that decision can add up fast.
MCE helps facilities plan and prepare for these realities. We can identify your at-risk motors, recommend current alternatives, or supply hard-to-find replacements before they put your operation at risk.
The goal? Avoid the costly delays that happen when equipment failure meets an empty stock shelf.
Legacy Equipment, High Stakes: Industries That Can’t Afford Delays
Some sectors depend more heavily on aging equipment. Facilities in steel, pulp and paper, power generation, and plastics often run on legacy motors that manufacturers no longer support. These assets may still perform, but when one fails, finding a direct replacement becomes difficult. Many OEMs no longer make certain models or maintain the parts required for repair.
That puts facility managers in a difficult position. With production on the line, they need more than a part number. They need a sourcing partner who understands what they need and how to get it fast.
MCE Delivers When Standard Suppliers Come Up Short
What looks like a dead end to other suppliers is often just the starting point for MCE.
Our team helps facilities source replacements for obsolete or hard-to-find motors. When standard suppliers can’t deliver, we step in with practical solutions that keep production moving. We can:
- Identify cross-brand matches when original models are unavailable
- Supply reconditioned motors that meet performance and fit requirements
- Modify shaft dimensions or frame configurations to match existing setups
- Confirm specifications when documentation is incomplete
- Provide factory-new motors from General Electric and Teco-Westinghouse with competitive pricing
- Apply our inventory of thousands of legacy motors, transformers and gear reducers
The earlier you contact us, the more flexible your options are. Our team knows how to ask the right questions, even when you don’t have full specs. We can even work with limited information to find alternatives that keep your equipment running and your schedule intact.
MCE Gets Results When You Call Early
Facilities that plan in advance benefit from faster replacements and fewer setbacks.
One steel producer needed a discontinued double-shafted motor. However, their standard suppliers recommended incorrect models that did not match production requirements. MCE sourced a comparable unit and arranged shaft modifications to ensure proper fit. As a result, steel production never stopped.
At a paper plant, aging motors kept operations vulnerable. MCE identified substitute models and established sourcing for future needs. That paper plant now operates with confidence, and MCE supports its sister sites across the company.
A large power plant faced a failure with no drop-in replacement available. MCE located a similar motor with a different rating and coordinated a redesign to meet the requirements. The team delivered the solution in under two weeks when other vendors had no clear path forward.
These outcomes are only possible when clients reach out before problems escalate.
Don't Wait—Here’s When to Start Planning Motor Replacements
You don’t need to overhaul your entire system - you just need to start the conversation. MCE recommends acting now if any of these ring true:
- You rely on motors that are more than 20 years old
- You have repeated repairs or rewinds on the same units
- Your current motor OEM has discontinued key models
- Your supplier cannot promise quick lead times
- You maintain critical spares but have no sourcing plan for failed units
Early intervention gives you leverage and lessens downtime. It also helps prevent rushed purchases that are costly and require modifying your set up to make it fit.
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How MCE Simplifies Motor Replacement
Planning with MCE is straightforward. Our services include:
- Complimentary consultations to evaluate your current motor inventory
- Support identifying at-risk assets and sourcing functional equivalents
- Access to a large inventory of obsolete and reconditioned motors
- Transparent testing and compliance with EASA standards
- Customer support available 24/7, nights, weekends, and holidays
Don’t wait until something breaks. A proactive equipment replacement strategy increases production stability and gives you more control well before failure forces your hand.
Ready to Future-Proof Your Motors? We Can Help
With MCE in your corner, you can solve these problems before they disrupt your operation.
Let’s talk about what’s on your floor. Which motors would be hardest to replace if they failed today?
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