Engineered to meet the stringent demands of Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and regional water treatment infrastructures.
Under the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is aggressively diversifying its economy from traditional oil-based dependence to an advanced, high-tech industrial manufacturing hub. Massive infrastructure megaprojects such as NEOM, the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), and the continuous expansion of Jubail and Yanbu industrial cities have fueled an unprecedented demand for robust electrical infrastructure. At the core of this transformation are High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) motors.
These massive industrial drives are the primary movers in critical sectors: from driving high-pressure seawater injection pumps in Aramco's oil fields, to running huge air separation units (ASUs) in petrochemical facilities, and powering large-scale reverse osmosis (RO) high-pressure pumps in water desalination plants across the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf coasts.
Deploying heavy machinery in Saudi Arabia demands an understanding of its unique, harsh environmental conditions. With summer ambient temperatures soaring past 50°C, combined with high relative humidity in coastal areas and frequent sandstorms carrying abrasive silica dust, standard off-the-shelf electric motors face rapid thermal degradation and insulation breakdown. Industrial operators require highly customized, ruggedized technical designs to ensure maximum uptime and operational safety.
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Over 60 years of technical expertise in design, manufacturing, and supply of large and medium-sized high voltage AC/DC motors.
We are a leading enterprise specializing in the manufacturing of large/medium-sized, high/low voltage AC motors, DC motors, synchronous motors, and explosion-proof motors within the global mechanical industry. As a comprehensive manufacturing and service supplier, SIMO integrates motor design, machining, precision mold making, assembly, and rigorous testing under one roof.
The company ranks top in the motor manufacturing industry in terms of production scale and technology innovation, maintaining a fast-growing development trend for consecutive decades. With fixed assets of 380 million RMB and more than 1,172 sets of advanced equipment, our modern manufacturing site guarantees precision engineering for high-performance industrial drives.
Our workforce boasts over 1,200 employees, including 260+ technical engineers, 21 senior engineers, and 15 expert engineers. Together, they ensure that every motor leaving our line meets strict international parameters, tailored for the challenging operating parameters of the Middle East.
SIMO Motor established and led by the government to support industrial manufacturing growth.
Relocated to a new, expanded plant in Xi'an city to ramp up national motor production.
Officially renamed Xi'an Motor Factory after series of strategic corporate acquisitions and integrations.
Reformed into a highly efficient limited liability company from a state-owned factory.
SIMO Motor Group established, expanding operations with 14 specialized subsidiaries.
Moved to a state-of-the-art, high-tech advanced manufacturing base to improve quality control.
Officially rebranded as Tech Full Simo Motor, expanding presence into global export markets.
Consistently innovating as one of the best motor manufacturers worldwide, serving critical Middle East infrastructure projects.
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How SIMO High Voltage Motors are optimized to withstand Saudi Arabia's harshest operating conditions.
Standard motors are rated for 40°C. In the Saudi desert, ambient temperatures inside enclosures can reach 55°C. SIMO utilizes Class H insulation systems with a conservative Class B temperature rise (Class F design parameters), ensuring reliability and preventing thermal degradation.
Desert storms carry abrasive silica dust, while Gulf environments present high salinity. SIMO customizes enclosures with IP55 or IP56 ingress protection, labyrinth bearing seals, non-hygroscopic epoxy varnishes, and marine-grade anti-corrosive paint schemes (C5-M standard).
Starting multi-megawatt HV motors can draw high inrush currents, causing grid voltage drops. Our customized wound rotor (YRKK series) and compatible soft start cabinet designs ensure soft starting, maintaining electrical network stability across industrial grids.
Simo high voltage motors are engineered for the critical processes that power the Saudi economy.
Saudi Arabia is the world's largest producer of desalinated water. Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) processes require highly reliable high-pressure pumps running 24/7. Our YXKS and YRKS series water-to-water cooled motors deliver the high horsepower required for desalination pumps. Water-cooled designs isolate the motor internals from salty coastal air, maintaining high thermal efficiency and prolonged insulation life.
Water System Solutions
Safety is the primary consideration in petrochemical refining and gas processing. Our YBX3, YBX4, and YBBP series explosion-proof low and medium voltage motors are engineered to meet strict hazardous location standards. They prevent internal sparks from igniting volatile surrounding gases, ensuring reliable operation across refineries in Jubail, Yanbu, and Ras Tanura.
Petrochemical Industry Solutions
Saudi Arabia's mining sector is growing rapidly. Ball mills, SAG mills, and crushers require massive starting torque and high operational efficiency. The TDMK series synchronous motors are designed specifically for mining mill drives. They operate at a leading power factor, helping optimize the power factor of the entire industrial plant and reducing electrical penalties.
Mining Equipment SolutionsLitesimo electrical motors conform to international quality and safety standards, ensuring smooth Saber system customs clearance and SASO compliance.
Specialized motors built for demanding operations, including heavy mining, industrial grinding, and hazardous gas zones.
Integrating energy efficiency and digital predictive maintenance for Saudi Arabia's industrial future.
As Saudi Arabia implements strict industrial energy efficiency guidelines, transitioning to higher efficiency standards is key. We are aligning our manufacturing roadmaps to deliver YE4 and YE5 ultra-efficient asynchronous motors to help Saudi operators reduce carbon emissions and align with the Saudi Green Initiative.
Additionally, modern industrial operations in remote areas require remote monitoring. Simo's upcoming HV motor lines feature integrated vibration, temperature, and current sensors (IoT enabled). These smart sensors stream real-time operational data to central SCADA systems, enabling predictive maintenance that prevents unexpected failures before they occur.
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Importing large industrial components into Saudi Arabia requires adherence to technical regulations. We assist our Saudi clients with compliance paperwork, including registering products under the Saber platform and securing necessary SASO certificates of conformity.
We work with international logistics networks to ensure transport of heavy motors to sites like Riyadh, Dammam, Jubail, and Jeddah. Our technical support team coordinates online or onsite commissioning assistance, helping you run startup tests to verify alignment, insulation resistance, and operational safety before the final sign-off.
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