1. Catalogs
  2. LEESON Electric
  3. Energy Efficiency Brochure

Energy Efficiency Brochure

Energy Efficiency Brochure

Energy Efficiency Brochure

Product catalog summary
Overview
LEESON provides energy-efficient solutions through motors, gearmotors, and drives to reduce energy and maintenance costs while improving productivity. The greatest savings are achieved by combining these components in multiple installations.

Cost Savings Examples
  • Example #1: Using a 75 HP motor with a LEESON VFD instead of a throttling valve reduces operational costs from $44,793 to $17,747 annually.
  • Example #2: Replacing a standard gearmotor with a Grove Gear high-efficiency gear drive and LEESON motor in a conveyor application reduces costs from $3,290 to $2,012 annually, saving $1,278 (39%).

Product Specifications
  • Wattsaver® Motors: Available in general purpose and severe duty, compliant with the Energy Independence & Security Act 2007, and recognized by UL and CSA.
  • Helical Bevel Gearboxes: Offer high efficiency with universal mounting options and positive oil retention.
  • SM2 Series Flux Vector Drives: Provide easy setup and operation with multiple modes and a user-friendly interface.
  • SM Series Micro Inverter Drives: Feature full operation in plain English, with adjustable current limits and rugged enclosures.

Applications
LEESON products are suitable for various applications, including compressors, pumps, conveyors, fans, blowers, and more, across industries like chemical plants, food processing, and textiles.

Evaluation Questions
LEESON provides a checklist to identify potential energy savings by assessing motor operation duration, VFD control applicability, gearbox efficiency, and awareness of utility rebates.

Commitment to Energy Savings
Since 1991, LEESON has offered NEMA® Premium efficient motors and expanded its product line to include high-efficiency gear reducers. LEESON's Wattsaver® motors are inverter rated and come with a unique serialized nameplate for tracking efficiency. The company emphasizes the importance of using high-efficiency gearboxes to maximize motor gains.

Conclusion
LEESON's energy-efficient solutions, including motors, drives, and gearboxes, offer significant cost savings and efficiency improvements across various industrial applications.
See more

Catalog excerpts

Energy Efficiency Brochure-1

Energy Efficient Solutions

 Open the catalog to page 1
Energy Efficiency Brochure-2

rgy ne E lutions for Maximum Sav nt So ings ie ffic E LEESON gives you more than one way to drive down energy costs using energy-saving motors, gearmotors and drives. You can achieve the greatest savings by combining motors plus drives, high efficiency gearing, and drives in multiple installations to reduce energy costs, lower maintenance costs, and improve plant producitivity. Here are some examples: Example #1: Cost Savings Using Energy Efficient Drives Size of motor = 75 HP Cost of electrical power = $0.11 / kW-hr Present flow control method = throttling valve Total annualized hours of operation...

 Open the catalog to page 2
Energy Efficiency Brochure-3

LEE SON o High Efficiency Mot rs Open Drip: General Purpose, Wattsaver® Motors • • • • • • • Rigid base and C-face mounting provisions available IRIS – Inverter insulation system N/C Thermostats Epoxy paint finish UL and CSA recognized 1/3 HP – 200 HP Energy Independence & Security Act 2007 Compliant applications compressors | pumps | conveyors | fans & blowers | clean & dry | environments | elevators Totally Enclosed: General Purpose, Wattsaver® Motors • • • • • • • Rigid base and C-face mounting provisions available IRIS – Inverter insulation system N/C Thermostats Epoxy paint finish UL and...

 Open the catalog to page 3
Energy Efficiency Brochure-4

ar High Efficiency Gearing e Ge v Gro Helical Bevel Gearboxes • • • • • 6 sizes available in gear reducer, GEAR+MOTOR™ and integral gearmotor designs I nput horsepower ratings up to 130 HP U niversal base, flange, and hollow bore mounting for interchangeability D ouble lip seals provide positive oil retention H igh efficiency design maximizes system performance Helical Inline Gearboxes • • • • • 9 sizes available in gear reducer, GEAR+MOTOR™ and integral gearmotor designs I nput horsepower ratings up to 125 HP M odular design includes double reduction, triple reduction and quad reduction O versize...

 Open the catalog to page 4
Energy Efficiency Brochure-5

Wil l Pr em ou? ium or Y ff F Efficie nt Motors Pay O Evaluation Questions Begin by reviewing the entire process beyond the motor application. Use this checklist to identify which solution(s) you can use to reduce energy costs. o o your motors run for long periods of time – more than 8 hours per day? D o an your application take advantage of a VFD Control to vary the speed of the motor during your C process to save energy and reduce machine stresses? (For example, many pump and fan applications only require partial loading during their operation cycle and by taking advantage of an AC Control...

 Open the catalog to page 5
Energy Efficiency Brochure-6

mmitment to Energy Sav ings ’S Co SON LEE Since 1991, LEESON Electric has been committed to offering NEMA® Premium efficient motors as part of our stock, off-the-shelf, product offerings. We understood that our customers would require the highest efficiency level motors available to fully utilize the energy savings benefits. As part of our on-going commitment, we have expanded our premium efficient stock product offering throughout the years, including single-phase premium efficient motors and high efficient gear reducers. 1991 LEESON introduced Wattsaver® NEMA® Premium Efficiency Motors. No...

 Open the catalog to page 6
*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.