Technical Requirements of the Minería
The customer’s key requirements were:
- Increase rated output from 2,500 HP to 3,000 HP
- Maintain the same frame size for drop-in compatibility
- Ensure reliable performance at high altitude (4,500 m a.s.l.)
- Outdoor installation under roof, with protection against dust and humidity
MENZEL’s Custom Mining Motor Solution
MENZEL supplied a slip ring motor type MEBSSL560-04 tailored to the site-specific conditions. The motor was engineered in compliance with IEC / EN 60034-1 standards and underwent final testing at MENZEL’s in-house load test field in Hennigsdorf, Germany, before shipment.
Performance data of the ball mill motor:
- Menzel motor type: Three-phase slip ring motor MEBSSL560-04
- Application: ball mill
- Motor standard: IEC / EN 60034-1
- Rated power: 3,000 HP
- Rated voltage: 4,000 V
- Rated frequency: 60 Hz
- Number of poles: 4 poles
- Rated speed: 1,790 min-1
- Type of construction: IM 1001 (IM B3)
- Frame size / Shaft height: 560 mm
- Protection class: IP 55
- Cooling type: IC 616 (TAACT Totally-enclosed air-air-cooled Type)
- Weight: 11,800 kg
About Minería Volcan
Minería Volcan S.A.A. is one of Peru’s largest mining companies and a leading producer of silver, zinc, lead, and copper. With operations concentrated in the central highlands of the Andes, the company runs several underground and open-pit mines as well as processing plants. The Paragsha plant in Pasco is one of its key sites, located at extreme altitude and known for its demanding operating conditions.
Customer Witness Test at MENZEL’s Berlin Test Field
To guarantee performance and transparency, Minería Volcan representatives traveled to Berlin to attend the final load test of the 3,000 HP mining motor. At MENZEL’s state-of-the-art motor test field in Hennigsdorf, the motor was subjected to a wide range of full-load and no-load conditions, ensuring compliance with all specifications.
The test field, one of the most modern in Europe, allows comprehensive testing of motors up to 15 MW with voltages up to 13.8 kV, giving customers confidence in operational reliability before installation on site.
Increased Output, Same Frame – Benefits for Mining Operations
By upgrading to 3,000 HP within the same frame size, Minería Volcan achieved:
- Higher mill throughput with the 3,000 HP ball mill motor
- Seamless integration with existing base frame and couplings
- Reliable operation under harsh mining site conditions
- Proven performance validated through full-load testing
Conclusion: Reliable 3000 HP Mining Motor for Ball Mill Applications
This project underlines MENZEL’s capability to deliver customized high-output mining motors that combine mechanical interchangeability with enhanced performance. For Minería Volcan, the new slip ring motor ensures long-term operational reliability and supports increased productivity at one of the world’s highest mining plants.
Talk to Our Mining Motor Experts
Are you planning a motor upgrade for your mill or other mining equipment? MENZEL engineers design and manufacture customized high-output mining motors that deliver maximum reliability even under extreme conditions.
Contact our engineers to discuss your requirements and benefit from our experience in global and most challenging mining projects.
