Our specialist motor repair workshop handles all types of electric motor repairs, from small fractional horsepower motors to large industrial units. Our experienced electric motor engineers are certified to repair and rewind motors from leading manufacturers up to 500kW.
Our Repair Capabilities
Our repair capabilities are extensive, directly supporting sectors including chemicals, engineering, construction, oil & gas, utilities, defence, extrusion, quarrying, aerospace, textiles, and healthcare with the repair of the below equipment:
✅ AC & DC Motors – All types and sizes up to 500kW
✅ Slipring Motors – Complete overhaul and brush gear repairs
✅ AC Schrager Motors – Specialist repair service
✅ Generators – Rewinding and mechanical repairs
✅ Alternators – Industrial and marine alternators
✅ Hazardous Area Motors – ATEX/Ex-rated motor repairs
✅ Pumps – Motor end repairs and complete pump overhauls
✅ Gearboxes – Gearbox repairs and motor-gearbox combinations
✅ Transformers – Custom manufacture and repairs
✅ Clutches & Brakes – Electromagnetic and mechanical systems
✅ Coils – Custom coil manufacture and repairs
✅ All Other Associated Equipment
Other Motor Rewinding Services
At our custom-built workshop we can also offer the following services:
In-House Balancing Service
Amongst the specialist equipment housed in our workshop is our own balancing machine, able to service rotors and armatures from 90 frame motors up to 400 frame – covering 1.5kW to over 500kW. This allows us to balance all our repairs independently, meaning more control and oversight throughout the repair process and, ultimately, a better result for our customers.
Mechanical Motor Repairs
Complete mechanical overhaul services to restore your motor to full working condition:
✅ Bearing Replacement – Quality replacement bearings with correct fitment
✅ Shaft Repairs & Replacement – Precision machining, journal grinding, keyway cutting
✅ Terminal Box Repairs – Terminal board replacement, IP rating restoration
✅ Fan & Cooling System – Fan blade and cover replacement
✅ End Shield Replacement – Machined end shields, bearing housing repairs
✅ Brush Gear Replacement – DC motor brush gear and holder repairs
✅ Commutator Skimming – Precision commutator machining for DC motors
Emergency Motor Repair Service
Motor failure causing production stoppage? Every hour of downtime costs your business money. With our fleet of vehicles and location within a mile of the M606/M62 motorway network, we're well situated to provide rapid assistance to sites across the UK. We've been supporting critical industries for decades – when you need emergency motor repair, we respond fast.
Emergency Service Features:
✅ Rapid Collection – Our fleet reaches most UK sites within hours
✅ Priority Workshop Slot – Your motor jumps the queue
✅ Extended Hours Testing – Out-of-hours diagnostics when needed
✅ Fast-Track Quotation – Quotation within hours of testing
✅ Expedited Repairs – Priority completion in our workshop
✅ Weekend & Bank Holiday Service – Available for genuine emergencies
Motor Types We Service & Repair
With over 100 years' experience in electrical engineering, we repair all makes and types of electric motors. Our testing facilities can run both AC and DC motors up to 500kW – one of the most capable test facilities in the UK. Whatever your motor, our experienced engineers can restore it to full working order.
By Equipment Type:
✅ AC Motors – Single-phase and three-phase induction motors, all sizes up to 500kW
✅ DC Motors – Shunt wound, series wound, compound, and permanent magnet motors
✅ Slipring Motors – Complete overhaul including slip rings and brush gear
✅ AC Schrager Motors – Specialist repair service
✅ Generators – Industrial generators of all types
✅ Alternators – Marine and industrial alternators
✅ Hazardous Area Motors – ATEX/Ex-rated Zone 1 and Zone 2 motors
✅ Brake Motors – Electromagnetic brake and mechanical brake motors
✅ Pumps – Pump motor repairs and complete pump overhauls
✅ Gearboxes – Gearbox repairs and motor-gearbox combinations
✅ Transformers – Custom manufacture and repairs
✅ Clutches & Brakes – Electromagnetic and mechanical systems
By Manufacturer:
We repair electric motors from ALL manufacturers including:
ABB | Brook Crompton | Siemens | WEG | Leroy Somer | Baldor | Reliance | GEC | Crompton Parkinson | Laurence Scott | Marelli | ASEA | AEG | Demag | Nord | SEW Eurodrive | Teco | ATB | BTH | English Electric | Metro-Vick
Plus many more including obsolete and discontinued manufacturers. With 15+ years in the industry, we've repaired motors most people have never heard of.
Our Workshop Capabilities:
Located in West Yorkshire within a mile of the M606/M62 motorway network, our custom-built workshop SMILAW Works is designed to accommodate a wide range of repair services. With indoor cranes, advanced testing facilities, and in-house balancing equipment, we have the capability to repair motors that many workshops simply cannot handle. This is why large repairs are often sub-contracted to us by other rewinders.
Workshop Capabilities:
🏗️ 5-Tonne Indoor Crane – Heavy motor handling
🏗️ 2-Tonne Indoor Crane – Efficient workflow
⚡ AC & DC Testing up to 500kW – Comprehensive load testing
⚖️ In-House Balancing – 90 frame to 400 frame (1.5kW to 500kW+)
🚐 Fleet of Vehicles – Payloads up to 4.5 tonnes
📍 Strategic Location – Near M606/M62 motorway network
Certification & Accreditation
All repairs are carried out at a custom-built workshop which complies where quality and safety is fundamental. Our certifications and accreditations demonstrate our commitment to the highest standards:
✅ ISO 9001:2015 Certified – Quality management system accreditation
✅ AEMT Members – Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades
✅ Authorised Brook Crompton Repairer – Official service centre status
✅ Achilles Approved – Supplier qualification for utilities sector
✅ SafeContractor Approved – Health and safety accreditation
These accreditations mean you can trust that all repair work meets the highest industry standards and regulatory requirements.
12 Months Repair Warranty
Every motor repair we complete is backed by our comprehensive 12-month warranty. We stand behind our workmanship and the quality of parts we use, giving you complete peace of mind.
What's Covered:
✅ Rewinding Workmanship – 12 months guarantee on all rewinding
✅ Replacement Parts – 12 months guarantee on bearings, components
✅ Labour Warranty – FREE re-repair if workmanship issues arise
✅ Money-Back Promise – Full refund if repair doesn't meet specification
✅ Reconditioned Motors – Same 12-month guarantee on second-hand stock
