Houghton International Brochure

Electro Mechanical Innovation

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY A & P GROUP - John Leckie, Asset Manager, A&P North East “Houghton International provided a competitively priced offer and following an audit of their works and discussions the order was placed with them for a 500 HP dock pump overhaul and rewind.

Throughout the process of overhaul and rewind A&P staff visited the Houghton International workshops and regular progress updates with photographs were provided by email. The repairs and rewind were carried out in a meticulous manner by the operatives who treated the motor as if it was their personal property.

The motor was returned to site early and the motor and pump set is now performing as good as when new, almost 100 years ago.”

WELLSTREAM INTERNATIONAL - Gordon Scott “I have the confidence that I can ring them asking for a motor to be picked up from our works and within a few hours a highly skilled member of their team will be working on the motor at their site to identify and solve the problem, and wherever possible have the motor back to me ASAP. Simultaneously, they will be keeping me well informed of the cost of the repair and the progress of the job.”

ROLLS-ROYCE - Nicky Moore, Senior Procurement Engineer “The diligence, innovation and timeliness applied to the conduct of this contract has assisted Rolls-Royce enormously in what is an exceptionally challenging development motor programme and your teams contribution cannot be underestimated.”

SHERMCO INDUSTRIES, USA - Billy Higgs, MSD Shop Manager “The things I appreciated about the last HiFLEX™ coil order was the responsiveness from the point of ordering all the way to shipment. The slot section of the coil was spot on and delivery time was excellent.”

AINSWORTH INC, CANADA - John Herrington, Business Manager “Our completion schedule for the 6.8MV hydro rewind was on a very short time line so the delivery of the 256 coils was critical. Houghton International supported us throughout the project from the original coil measuring process all the way to delivery of the final shipment.

The coils were manufactured as per our dedicated needs and were very easy to work with. The stator fit was good and the best feature was that the end turns were flexible where the slot section was fully cured.”

MERSEYRAIL - Phil Locke, Fleet Procurement Manager “I would recommend using Houghton International for any type of electric motor reconditioning.”

PORTERBROOK LEASING COMPANY - Garry Taylor, Fleet Manager, London & South East “The professional team at Houghton International assisted in the development of a comprehensive test regime which was augmented with a thorough physical examination of the component parts, drawing on the expertise of their suppliers and industry partners where appropriate. All test results were interpreted and presented in a clear and concise manner that ensured they were understood.

The sound conclusions drawn from this investigation will be used to improve the future maintenance strategy for all Porterbrook traction motors of this type and Houghton International are a key partner in this on-going development work.”

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Houghton International Electro Mechanical Innovation

WELCOME Houghton International pioneer technical and commercial innovation in the repair, maintenance and life extension of rotating electrical machines servicing a broad range of sectors including power generation, renewables, industrial, water, oil and gas, marine and rail.

We operate through three divisions; Rail, Electro Mechanical Services and High Voltage Coils supplying a global customer base through our partnership and agent network.

Electro Mechanical Services Provides a comprehensive range of in-house and on-site services.

High Voltage Coils The UK’s leading manufacturer of specialist high voltage coils for the global market.

Rail Pioneers technical and commercial innovation in the repair, maintenance and life extension of AC & DC traction motors and Motor Alternator Sets into the UK and global rail markets.

Our vision is to be widely recognised as the leading rotating electrical machine repair company with a global customer base .Our mission is to be rated the number one provider of repair and rewind services, manufactured formed coil products, including high voltage coils, and consultancy within each sector we serve, and the number one rated supplier into each of our customers.

We develop long-term partnerships with worldwide brands in the electric motor and generator marketplaces and by listening to our customers’ needs, understanding the markets in which they operate and how they add value to their customers, we tailor our investments and business structure to deliver value that exceeds expectations.

We have a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Examples include: • Our world leading, fully tested, totally flexible, insulation system • Our solution for life extending traction motors • HiTRANS Our patented transient dynamic Motor Alternator set test process.

We operate in sectors where quality procedures and the safety of equipment are critical. As such we have developed a rigorous quality policy with processes and procedures to ensure that everything we do is of the highest standard. These policies and procedures are reviewed across all areas of the business on an on-going basis. We have also recently completed a major plant investment programme.

We recognise that people are our most important asset. We have a highly skilled team that successfully combines youth with experience. We employ for attitude and train for skill. We have made a significant commitment to our people to further enhance our skills and capabilities and are totally committed to our apprentice programme.

We value our independence and work alongside our customers to solve their problems and provide a flexible commercial framework that adds significant value to their businesses. That’s why our customers keep coming back to us.

Please contact us to learn how we can add value in your business.

Michael Mitten Chief Executive Officer

Houghton International Electro Mechanical Innovation

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everyone matters

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Houghton International Electro Mechanical Innovation

OUR EXPERTISE OUR PEOPLE OUR VALUES OUR QUALITY OUR EXPERTISE Our Rail division has developed HiTRANS™ our patented transient dynamic MA Set test process and invested in rotor bar crack detection equipment. We are also the UK’s only traction motor repairer with the capability to rewind and vacuum pressure impregnate (VPI) both epoxy and silicone resins.

We are totally committed to our apprentice programme.

14% of employees are apprentices undergoing a four year structured programme and upon successful completion there will be further opportunities for personal development in addition to career progression within the company.

We believe that we are the only UK company with the capability of producing edge wound field and interpole coils for DC traction motors utilising our in-house coil manufacturing facility.

At Houghton International ‘everyone matters’.

OUR VALUES

Utilising computer aided design, our High Voltage Coils division manufactures coils up to 15 kV and has the capability to manufacture diamond coils up to 6.4 metres (21 ft.) in length knuckle to knuckle, 3.04 metres (10 ft.) slot pressing capability and a coil span of 1.82 metres (6 ft.). We are experienced in the manufacturing of half bar systems which are used in the winding of turbo generator machines up to 70 MW.

Always understand what the customer really wants and give it to them.

Always hire for attitude and train for skill.

Always admit when you’re wrong.

Always accept that good enough just isn’t good enough.

Always retain superstar talent.

Always preserve your integrity.

Always be open, honest and professional.

Always offer the opportunity of promotion from within first.

Always give your absolute best.

A comprehensive range of automated shaping machines and electrically heated hydraulic presses ensures consistent quality providing both speed and accuracy with in-house testing facilities covering diagnostic, tan-delta, interturn, earth and impulse.

OUR QUALITY Houghton International operate in sectors where quality procedures and the safety of equipment are critical.

Our Electro Mechanical Services division has the latest facilities and equipment to provide a comprehensive range of services, both in-house and on-site including a 20 tonne crane to accommodate major projects.

As such we have developed a rigorous quality policy with processes and procedures to ensure that everything we do is of the highest standard. These policies and procedures are reviewed across all areas of the business on an on-going basis which reflects our culture of continuous improvement.

OUR PEOPLE

Our quality management system is accredited to BS EN ISO 9001:2008, electrical tests to B.S.60034 – 15:2009.

We can also test to customers specific criteria if required.

Our occupational health and safety management system is accredited to OHSAS 18001; 2007.

We recognise that people are our most important asset. We have a highly skilled team that successfully combines youth with experience.

We employ for attitude and train for skill. We aim to be the employer of choice for talented people and invest in them to ensure that they have the opportunities to develop. In return we expect loyalty, a total focus on our customers’ needs, delivery to deadlines and commitment to our total quality process.

Houghton International Electro Mechanical Innovation

As part of our commitment to total quality assurance and the development of our supply chain we have established strong relationships with suppliers.

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HIGH VOLTAGE COILS GLOBAL MANUFACTURING SPECIALISTS

Houghton International is the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist high voltage coils for the global market.

We have recently completed a major investment programme and our new dedicated High Voltage / High Tension coil manufacturing facility comprises stat of the art technology to produce a comprehensive range of coils to meet increased global demand from repairers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, providing a high quality product and the highest level of customer service.

We understand the needs of repairers, OEMs and their customers because we are also repairers ourselves. We keep our customers updated through on-going dialogue and reporting. Through our specialist skilled staff we provide a personal, focused, fast and efficient, customer needs driven service. We deliver on time and to budget.

Through our commitment to innovation and culture of continuous improvement, we have developed unique insulation systems to provide our customers with the bespoke coils they require. This includes HiFLEX™, our world leading fully cured, totally flexible insulation system. We listen to our customers and provide the expertise and knowledge to tailor the optimum solution for their application.

Our quality assurance model, accredited to ISO 9001:2008, is designed around the requirements of each individual type of coil, meaning we create a dedicated quality management system bespoke to each individual product. This process consistently produces industry leading insulation systems.

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INSULATION SYSTEMS Our world leading, fully cured, totally flexible insulation system HiFLEX™ is a fully cured film / mica paper / film tape with unidirectional glass to enhance mechanical characteristics, bound with an acrylic resin.

Our B-stage end winding solution HiRES™ is our insulation system that comprises a hot-pressed B-Stage Epoxy cell scarfed into a calcined mica and B-Stage end winding.

Our unique insulation system combining the merits of Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) and resin rich technology HiBRID™ is a fully testable and flexible system pre VPI, and a fully waterproof system post VPI. It guarantees the virtues that both VPI and resin rich technology offer, with the drawbacks of neither.

Our VPI insulation system HiVAX™ is our Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) insulation system.

Houghton International Electro Mechanical Innovation

Houghton International Electro Mechanical Innovation

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RAIL LEADING TRACTION MOTOR AND MA SET REPAIRS

Our Rail Division pioneers technical and commercial innovation in the repair, maintenance and life extension of AC & DC traction motors and MA Sets into the UK and global rail markets. We have serviced and repaired over 3,000 individual traction motors ranging from G310s, EE507s, MA Sets, high speed train motors, both Brush and GEC type, in addition to a broad range of other AC traction motors.

motors to the train OEM’s specification, under licence if required, with options to provide life-cycle or in-warranty service and maintenance. Houghton International are specialists in rewinding and overhauling AC traction motors.

Our pioneering HiTRAX™ life extending insulation system was originally designed as an AC solution, and subsequently transferred to DC motors.

Products and services include: • AC and DC traction motor repairs • The only insulation system in the world developed and marketed specifically into the traction motor market by a traction motor repair company • HiTRANS Our patented transient dynamic MA Set test process that electrically simulates full load conditions on any type of MA Set, replicating exactly what happens in service • Auxiliary equipment, heavy repairs • Consultancy services; engineering and technical support, development projects, site visits and audits.

We are the UK’s only traction motor repairer with the capability to rewind and vacuum pressure impregnate (VPI) both epoxy and silicone resins. This is complimented by inhouse coil manufacturing, rotor bar production and induction braizing technology.

Through our commitment to total quality we plan to continue to lead the UK’s traction motor repair market in terms of innovation and customer service through investment in plant, equipment and people. In 2012 we invested in new facilities and plant including a silicone VPI plant to complement our epoxy capability, along with TIG welding and undercutting equipment enabling us to provide the comprehensive range of operations required for a high quality armature rewind. This has resulted in a 100% increase in both traction motor and MA Set capacity.

We offer the broadest scope of services for AC traction motors. Our cradle to grave OEM manufacturing and life cycle management service produces the entire range of original

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Our aftermarket service is focused on train operators, owners, bogey overhaulers and OEM’s requiring scheduled maintenance, casualty support and in-depot condition monitoring. We have worked on a wide variety of AC traction motors covering fleets across the UK, Scandinavia and Asia.

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation specify our HiTRAX™ system for their AEG AC traction motor rewinds.

Our research and development division works closely with organisations planning to either solve a minor problem, through to exploiting our expertise and academic links to develop new intellectual property rights for commercial exploitation. We have worked with Porterbrook in the UK as life extension consultants for their 458 fleet Juniper AC traction motors in conjunction with Newcastle University.

We work with all the mainline Roscos in the UK as well as rolling stock OEM’s on a project basis, delivering quantified improvements.

All this complements our contracted volume, service, maintenance and manufacturing provision.

Houghton International Electro Mechanical Innovation

Houghton International Electro Mechanical Innovation

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ELECTRO MECHANICAL SERVICES SPECIALIST & BESPOKE REPAIRS

We have committed to significant investment to ensure our workshop has the latest facilities and equipment to provide a comprehensive range of services, both in-house and on-site.

This is highlighted by the installation of a 20 tonne crane allowing us to accommodate major projects.

We minimise customer downtime by operating a 24hr, 7 days a week emergency repair service that is operational 365 days a year. We understand time is money for our customers and we work alongside them to solve their problems, efficiently and effectively.

Our staff are multi-skilled engineers with extensive experience who can carry out mechanical and electrical repairs on a broad range of equipment including AC and DC motors, pumps, gearboxes and generators, both in-house and on our customer’s premises.

First and foremost, we value our customers and always strive to exceed their expectations.

IN-HOUSE SERVICES

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AC/DC motor, generator rewinds and repairs 24 hour emergency repair service Automated commutator undercutting Bespoke engineering and tool making Dynamic balancing Pumps - service and overhaul Repairs to ATEX Ex equipment Test equipment Transformer repairs Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) facility Welding - TIG, MIG and Stick

ON-SITE SERVICES

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Breakdown fault finding and electrical installation Condition monitoring Laser alignment Motor management Shock pulse monitoring /bearing analysis Test, disconnect and removal of rotating machinery Thermal imaging Vibration analysis

NEW AND RECONDITIONED MOTORS • Stockist and repair of WEG electric motors • Service agent and spare parts stockist for MeccAlte alternators and generators

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Houghton International Electro Mechanical Innovation

Houghton International Electro Mechanical Innovation

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CONTACT Houghton International Riverside Court Fisher Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4LT United Kingdom

T: +44 (0)191 234 3000 E: info@houghton-international.com W: www.houghton-international.com

Due to our policy of continuous improvement Houghton International Electrical Services Ltd reserve the right to modify product specifications without notice. © Houghton International Electrical Services Ltd 2013.

HiBRID™, HiFLEX™, HiRES™, HiTRANS™, HiTRAX™ and HiVAX™ are trademarks of Houghton International Electrical Services Ltd.