China Electric Motor Project Company & Factory

Leading the Global Energy Transition with Engineered High-Efficiency, Low/High Voltage, Synchronous, and Explosion-Proof Induction Motors Since 1955.

Xi'an Lite SIMO Motor Manufacturing Plant

LITESIMO Company (Xi’an Lite SIMO Motor Co., Ltd)

Founded in 1955, Xi’an Lite SIMO Motor Co., Ltd stands as a premier comprehensive manufacturing enterprise in China's mechanical industry. We specialize in the design, development, mechanical processing, mold fabrication, assembly, and service of large, medium, and small high-voltage and low-voltage AC/DC electric motors, synchronous motors, generators, and heavy-duty explosion-proof motors.

Over the decades, SIMO has scaled up production capabilities to secure its rank among the absolute TOP enterprises in China's electric motor industry. By integrating advanced European design philosophies with highly reliable manufacturing procedures, we deliver exceptional energy efficiency and operational stability to heavy industrial processes worldwide.

65+
Years of Industry Experience
1200+
Highly Skilled Employees
260+
Engineers & Technical Specialists
380M
Fixed Assets (RMB)

Our Historic Milestones

Our journey traces back to the dawn of industrialization in China, expanding over 60 years from a municipal state-owned workshop to a leading global supplier of heavy electrical machinery.

Today, our equipment operates in critical applications across petrochemical refineries, massive mine milling systems, municipal water management projects, coal extraction sites, and steel processing plants globally.

1955
SIMO Motor established and led by the Chinese government.
1957
Relocated to the newly constructed, specialized plant in Xi'an City.
1966
Renamed Xi'an Motor Factory after a series of strategic acquisitions and vertical integrations.
1999
Reformed into a modern limited liability company from a state-owned enterprise.
2005
SIMO Motor Group established, growing to include 14 specialized subsidiaries.
2006
Moved to high-tech, modern manufacturing headquarters equipped with CNC automation.
2009
Rebranded to Tech Full Simo Motor to signal our focus on global tech innovation.
2019+
Pioneering IE5 ultra-premium efficiency, high-voltage variable speed technology, and custom international projects.

Technical Roadmap & Future Outlook

Strategic engineering developments designed to meet carbon neutrality targets and the next generation of industrial automation.

Next-Gen IE5 Premium Efficiency

By optimizing rotor geometry and employing premium electromagnetic silicon steels, our YE5 and asynchronous series achieve ultra-premium efficiency levels that drastically reduce operational carbon footprint and lifetime electricity expenses for plant owners.

Smart Inverter Compatibility

Through our dedicated VVVF (Variable Voltage Variable Frequency) design schemes, including the YVFE3 and YJP series, we minimize harmonic heating losses and eliminate bearing currents using insulated bearings, facilitating seamless smart system integration.

Intrinsically Safe Ex Solutions

Our ongoing R&D in hazardous environments has developed the YBX3, YBX4, and YBX5 explosion-proof induction motors. Designed for Zone 1, Zone 2, and dust environments (Zone 21/22), they feature flameproof enclosures that prevent internal explosions from igniting ambient atmospheres.

Macro Industrial Solutions

Matching critical heavy equipment demands with high-durability power systems.

Custom Heavy-Duty Motor Applications

SIMO's vast portfolio supports heavy machinery operations under severe environmental conditions, including thermal extremes, corrosive chemical exposure, high moisture levels, and heavy dust environments.

  • Mining & Cement Milling: Low-speed, high-torque TDMK and TK series synchronous motors designed to drive high-inertia grinding ball mills, crushers, and conveyors.
  • Petrochemical & Gas Extraction: Explosion-proof and dust-ignition-proof motors (YBX5, YBK3, YFB4) featuring rugged cast-iron frames and IP55/IP56 protection ratings.
  • Water Conservancy & Metallurgy: Large YKS water-cooled and YKK air-cooled high-voltage induction motors (6kV, 10kV) designed for non-stop pump stations and steel rolling machinery.
  • Power Generation & Ventilation: Large-scale synchronous generators (TFW series) and variable frequency asynchronous motors for primary draft and cooling fans.
SIMO Manufacturing Facility High-Voltage Motor Heavy CNC Rotor Machining Line VPI Vacuum Pressure Impregnation Plant Completed Industrial Electric Motors
Rotor Assembly Workstation Full Loading Test Field Stator Winding Workshop CNC Precision Lathe Operation

China Factory 4.0: Supply Chain Resilience & Manufacturing Prowess

Our manufacturing base operates over 1,172 sets of specialized production machinery. Vertical integration allows SIMO to manage raw material selection, CNC mechanical processing, stator winding, rotor dynamic balancing, Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI), and extensive load testing under one roof.

By using premium domestic supply chains for high-grade silicon steel sheet laminations and high-purity oxygen-free copper, we maintain excellent cost efficiency and supply chain resilience. This structural advantage ensures we meet project delivery dates even during market disruptions.

Our quality control engineers run electrical, thermodynamic, vibration, and noise measurements at our certified testing station, ensuring every motor leaving our bay conforms to actual design parameters.

Global Procurement & Engineering Customization

Enabling multinational EPC contractors and industrial end-users to source exact-match machinery.

Electrical Adaptation

Tailoring stator winding configurations to support diverse grid voltages (380V, 415V, 660V, 3kV, 6kV, 10kV, 11kV) and dual frequencies (50Hz/60Hz). Custom isolation transformers and harmonic filter matching are available for VFD installations.

Mechanical Customization

Offering customized shaft materials (such as high-grade forged steels), non-standard shaft dimensions, specialized mounting arrangements (flange, horizontal, vertical foot mounts), and split-sleeve bearings to match retrofitted legacy frames.

Thermal & Protection Auxiliaries

Equipped with Pt100 RTD resistance temperature detectors for bearings and windings, anti-condensation space heaters, oil level gauges, and vibration sensors, allowing integration into automated distributed control systems (DCS).

Quality Certification & Global Compliance

Certifications verifying compliance of our manufacturing facilities and products with international standards.

E-E-A-T Verified Manufacturing Processes

SIMO Motor operates a quality management system certified to ISO 9001 standards. Our product lines carry major regional and international safety and environmental certifications, including the European Union "CE" mark, United States "UL" standards, and Eurasian "GOST" specifications.

By complying with IEC 60034 and NEMA standard dimensions, our motors serve as reliable drop-in replacements for standard equipment designs during global overhaul projects.

Advanced Motor Quality Inspection Center
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Technical Q&A / Industrial FAQ

Expert clarifications regarding electric motor selection, engineering requirements, and operational maintenance.

What factors determine the selection of high-voltage water-cooled (YKS) vs. air-cooled (YKK) motors?

YKS (water-to-air cooled) motors offer compact sizes and lower noise levels, making them suitable for indoor setups with centralized cooling systems. YKK (air-to-air cooled) motors are self-contained and require no piping, making them ideal for outdoor environments or remote sites, though they have larger physical footprints.

Why is insulation coordination critical when using VFDs with variable frequency motors like the YVFE3?

VFDs can cause high-frequency voltage spikes (dv/dt stress) that degrade standard winding insulation. SIMO uses Class F insulation with Class B temperature limits, incorporating vacuum pressure impregnation (VPI) and corona-resistant magnet wire to protect windings from premature dielectric breakdown.

What design standards do SIMO explosion-proof motors use for hazardous environments?

Our YBX3, YBX4, and YBX5 explosion-proof motors are designed and tested according to IEC 60079-0 and IEC 60079-1 standards. They feature robust enclosures that contain internal explosions without igniting gases (like methane, ethylene, or hydrogen) present in Zone 1 or Zone 2 locations.

What is the efficiency advantage of an IE5 ultra-premium motor compared to IE3?

IE5 motors reduce electrical losses by approximately 20-30% compared to IE3 units. For a 250kW motor operating continuously, this difference can save thousands of kilowatt-hours annually, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership over its operating life.