Bison Gear Launches IEC Motors "Extravaganza"


Value pricing on over 35 models of European standard AC motors from 1/8 to 1.5 hp (90 to 1,100 W) featuring UL, CUL and CE ratings.

St. Charles, IL - May 8, 2009 - Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. is offering value pricing on over 35 models of AC electric motors meeting International Electrotechnical Commission standards which are widely used as replacement motors in a wide variety of globally produced production machinery. Ranging from less than 1/8 to over 1.5 horsepower (90 to 1,100 watts) these IEC motors feature:

o Single phase 115V and three phase 230/460V AC motors
o Die cast aluminum enclosures with IP54 rating
o B5 C face mounting or B14 flange mounting options
o UL, CUL, and CE ratings
o Terminal board for wiring connections
o Gasketed junction box
o Premium motor duty ball bearings
o Dynamically balanced rotors for low noise
o Class F insulated for operation in 40 deg. C ambient

"This is a unique opportunity and we have over 1200 of these quality IEC motors on-the-shelf available for immediate shipment," said John Morehead, Bison Gear vice president, strategic planning and marketing. "We know that everyone is looking for a bargain today and we've priced these AC motors accordingly. However, this is on a first-come, while they last basis."

Complete details and pricing on the IEC motors can be found on the Bison Gear web site.

About Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.

Founded in 1960, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. designs and manufactures fractional horsepower electric motors, gearmotors and gear reducers used in industrial and commercial OEM applications worldwide. Bison's strong engineering tradition, based on Robusticity(TM) principles, offers products with up to twice as much torque in the same package size as competitors. Bison's St. Charles, Illinois integrated production facility manufactures gearmotors and reducers in parallel shaft and right angle configurations, as well as AC and DC electric motors, for applications where dependability and long lifetimes are important. BisonGear.com

CONTACT:

Brenda Thiessen, Marketing Supervisor
Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.
Phone 1-630-443-5797
bthiessen@bisongear.com

Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. 3850 Ohio Avenue St. Charles IL 60174

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