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Welcome To JJ Loughran
One of the UK and Ireland’s largest and most diverse Electrical and Mechanical engineering companies
We offer a synergy of manufacturing, product supply, installation, maintenance and repair services, both in house and on site. Operating from our head office, warehouse and engineering facilities in Cookstown Northern Ireland, Key areas of expertise include Electric Motors, Mechanical Gearboxes, Pump Motors, Industrial Electrical Installation’s & Controls, Industrial ventilation, Electrical Design & Specification and Power Generation.
On Site Balancing Services
JJ Loughran have recently upgraded their onsite balancing and vibration tool to the state of the art IRD Model 258 Series II. JJ Loughran chose IRD technology as their company has over 75+ years... Read More
Electric Motor & Generator Repair and Rewinds
JJ Loughran offer a maintenance and repair facility for rotational electrics to cater for repairs and refurbishment of electric motors, generators, pumps and machines 24/7, for safe and Hazardous... Read More
Industrial Controls & Control Panels
JJ Loughran offer a diverse range of industrial control panels for onsite installation by our onsite engineering teams. All control panels are designed and built in house to exact specification... Read More
Recent Projects
Recent News
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17November
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Replacement of a DC Motor to AC 262.3KW Solution on Glass Furnace
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4November
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Overhaul of twenty-five SEW Motors and Gearboxes for local food processor
JJ Loughran was recently asked to overhaul twenty-five S.E.W Eurodrive motors and gearboxes for...
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2November
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Data centres Ireland
Come visit us at stand 516 @ Data Centre Ireland from the 19-20 November 2019 In the RDS Dublin...
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19February
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Finishing touches to our new engineering trade counter
At JJ Loughran we are always trying to enhance our customer’s experience, with that in mind we...
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31October
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JJ Loughran recently specified and supplied an IE4 355 kW 8 Pole B5 V1 Mount WIMES specification motor for a local water utility company
In #ABB We Trust . JJ Loughran recently specified and supplied an IE4 355 kW 8 Pole B5 V1 Mount...
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3September
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Two renewable energy projects leaving our workshop after refurbishment and overhaul this week
Two renewable energy projects leaving our workshop after refurbishment and overhaul this week, a...
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25June
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Come visit JJ Loughran at Hillhead 2018 at Stand T4
Come visit JJ Loughran at Hillhead Show 2018 at Stand T4.
We will be showcasing our...
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28May
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Subscribe to our Newsletter!
Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with our latest news and events!...
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11May
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Visit us at the Balmoral Show 2018 - Stand C28
Come visit JJ Loughran at the Balmoral Show between 16th and 19th May 2018 at Stand C28 to see...
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27March
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Easter Holidays 2018
Happy Easter!
We will be closed Easter Monday & Tuesday(2nd & 3rd April)
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21March
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JJ Loughran & ABB hold two conference days
Thank you to everyone who attended the ABB and JJ Loughran Conference days last week in Antrim...
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1March
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We Are Hiring: Assistant Stores Person
Due to recent extensive growth JJ Loughran have a number of exciting opportunities across the...
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5February
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JJ Loughran – ABB Conference – 14th & 15th March 2018
You are invited to the JJ Loughran & ABB conferences that will take place at two N.Ireland...
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30January
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National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Exhibition
We'll be exhibiting at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Exhibition in CityWest...
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12October
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Little and Large
JJ Loughran supplied Rossi gear unit,100 mm Hollow Bore MC2I200 Bevel helical complete with a...
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12October
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Complete drives package for OEM customer
JJ Loughran supplied complete drives package for OEM customer, this includes Olivibra Vibrator...
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12October
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National Ploughing Championships 2017
A big thanks to everyone that visited our stand at the National Ploughing Championships. We had...
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6September
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Visit us at the National Ploughing Championships - 19th - 21st Sept
We will be attending the 2017 National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly...
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25August
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JJ Loughran would like to promote : The inaugural ‘Fergal's 10 miler’ event
JJ Loughran would like to promote : The inaugural ‘Fergal's 10 miler’ event in memory of local...
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21August
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JJ Loughran upgrade to Lexseco 25KVA Core Loss Tester
The Model 2025 Core Loss Tester is a fully automated high current, low voltage test centre...
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21August
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JJ Loughran Install and commission second IRD balancing machine
This is a dynamic, horizontal axis, soft bearing balancing machine, with a capacity of up to...
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16August
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JJ Loughran supply 560KW 1006RPM Generator
JJ Loughran supply 560 KW 1006 RPM Generator 400 Frame 690VAC B5 Mount to be retrofitted into...
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10August
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Motovario NMRV Gearboxes Now Available to order from our online shop
We now have Motovario NMRV 30, NMRV40 and NMRV 50 Gearboxes available to order from our online...
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12June
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Danfoss Authorised Partner
JJ Loughran are now a Danfoss Authorised Partner.
As authorised partner we have...
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5May
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New 2017 JJ Loughran Brochure
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5May
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Energia Grant Scheme Launch 2017
JJ Loughran would urge all its customer and suppliers who have their own upcoming energy saving...
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3May
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Now stocking Danfoss Drives up to 400KW
JJ Loughran are now stocking and hiring; factory built Danfoss/Vacon Drives up to 400KW in the...
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25April
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JJ Loughran attend CQMS 17
JJ Loughran recently attended CQMS '17 in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. The two day event...
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19April
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CQMS 2017
We will be attending CQMS 2017 in Tullamore Co. Offaly this Friday and Saturday(21st & 22nd...
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16February
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Celebrating 25 Years of NICEIC Registration
JJ Loughran are delighted to celebrate 25 years of registration with NICEIC (National Inspection...
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15February
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New ABB stainless steel encapsulated motor for washdown applications
ABB has launched a new IEC stainless steel encapsulated motor for washdown environments. The...
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20January
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JJ Loughran Online Shop Now Open!
JJ Loughran have now...
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19December
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Vestas V29 Turbine Construction
JJ Loughran working with our friends Bettink Service Team and Beattie Crane Hire to install a...
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8June
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Get involved with MyMotovario 4.0
Motovario have released their latest app for iOS and Android, making it available for JJ...
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8June
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The Danfoss / Vacon Drives show is on the road
At Danfoss : Vacon, we’re always looking for new ways to show you how a better tomorrow is...
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7June
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Do you have a problem with your conveyor / application running back?
It is well known that if you stop an incline conveyor, bucket elevator or any other application...
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8March
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JJ Loughran purchase new SKF Baker Static Motor Analyser
JJ Loughran has recently purchased a Baker AWA-IV Static Motor Analyser. This is a fully-...
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11February
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DUNGANNON RUGBY CLUB SPONSORSHIP
JJ Loughran is happy to announce their annual sponsorship of Dungannon Rugby Club for the 2016...
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11February
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JJ LOUGHRAN ANNOUNCES £2.2M INVESTMENT AND 37 NEW JOBS IN COOKSTOWN
Electric Motor and Electrical Engineering company JJ Loughran is putting plans in place to...
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11February
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INVESTING IN PEOPLES LIVES
JJ Loughran has invested in a defibrillator with the appropriate training at our main...
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11February
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NEED A GEARBOX FAST?
At JJ Loughran MAC (Motovario Assembly Centre) we have been custom building Motovario Worm...
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11February
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JJ LOUGHRAN INVEST IN NEW ADVANCED LASER SHAFT ALIGNMENT SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED MEASURING AND REPORTING CAPABILITIES
JJ Loughran has upgraded their current laser alignment system to the new SKF TKSA 41 shaft...
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11February
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CHANCE TO WIN IPAD MINI BEFORE CHRISTMAS!
JJ Loughran is always looking for ways to improve our customers experiance. We would love to...
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11February
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JJ LOUGHRAN ATTEND FIRST JOINT DANFOSS DRIVES DISTRIBUTOR NETWORK
Following the acquisition of VACON drives by the DANFOSS group, the last 11 months have seen the...
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11February
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BALLY-KAJONI ORPHAN CARE PROGRAM
Malawi is among the world's least-developed countries. The economy is heavily based in...
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11February
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TWO LEADING DRIVE MANUFACTURERS BECOME ONE
JJ Loughran have a long standing partnership with VACON drives, and are pleased to inform our...
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11February
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JJ LOUGHRAN ENGINEERS FINISH RENEWABLE UK WORKING AT HEIGHT & RESCUE – WIND TURBINE COURSE
JJ Loughran engineers recently completed a 2 – day course aimed at ensuring their engineers are...
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11February
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CQMS SHOW 2015
As a premier supplier to some of the biggest manufacturers of Crushing and Screening Equipment...
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11February
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ENERGY SHOW 2015 RDS DUBLIN
In the wake of stage 2 of the EU MEPS (efficiency requirements for Low voltage Motors) which...
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11February
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JJ LOUGHRAN ARE NOW ON FLICKR
To see some of our work both on-site and in-house go to our Flickr page. At JJ Loughran we...
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11February
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NEW BARCODING SYSTEM INSTALLED IN JJ LOUGHRAN'S WAREHOUSES
Due to the continued growth of JJ Loughran Ltd over the last number of years we have had too...
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11February
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IRELANDS ABB AUTHORISED VALUE PROVIDER AWARD ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF JJ LOUGHRAN BY EOIN GARRIGAN
Thursday 23rd January, 2014:
Local engineering company, JJ Loughran, is selected to join...
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11February
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JJ LOUGHRAN MAKES SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN NEW BALANCING EQUIPMENT
JJ Loughran has recently upgraded their balancing instruments with the purchase and...
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11February
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JJ LOUGHRAN OPEN DAY WITH THE VACON TRUCK WAS A GREAT SUCCESS
The Open Day on the 2nd Sept 2013 was a great success resulting in many of our current customers...
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11February
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VACON TRUCK ROADSHOW ON 2ND SEPTEMBER 2013
ON 2nd September 2013 – 8am to 7pm @ JJ Loughran head office – Free iPad 4 & iPad mini Prize...
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11February
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JJ LOUGHRAN VACON FLOW INSTALLATION
JJ Loughran where called to a Co. Antrim food manufacturing facility to assess the feasibility...
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11February
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JJ LOUGHRAN RECEIVE RECOGNITION FROM ABB AT 2012 YEARLY CONFERENCE
JJ Loughran have received recognition from ABB at their yearly Motor Service Partner (MSP)...
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11February
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JJ LOUGHRAN’S MOTORVARIO ASSEMBLY CENTRE OPENS FOR BUSINESS
JJ Loughran have been authorised to and have opened the first Motorvario Assembley Centre (MAC)...
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11February
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JJ LOUGHRAN EXHIBIT AT HILLHEAD 2012 IN MANCHESTER
JJ Loughran have exhibited at Hillhead 2012 in Buxton Manchester for the 1st time since the...
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11February
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JJ Loughran will be showcasing their extensive range of products at Resource Ireland 2012
Resource Ireland 2012 will take place on the 17-18 October 2012, at Simmonscourt RDS Dublin. The...
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11February
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Spannish Coalmine chooses JJ Loughran
Spannish Coalmine chooses JJ Loughran.
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11February
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JJ Loughran win South African Order.
JJ Loughran win South African Order.
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11February
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Vacon Distributorship awarded to JJ Loughran.
Vacon Distributorship awarded to JJ Loughran.
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11February
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ISO Accreditation’s Gained
ISO Accreditation’s Gained;
Quality management system to ISO9001:2008
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11February
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CompEx certification achieved for electrical engineering Personnel working in Hazardous Areas.
CompEx certification achieved for electrical engineering Personnel working in Hazardous Areas....
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11February
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JJ Loughran Exhibit at Waste Water 2011
JJ Loughran Exhibit at Waste Water 2011
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11February
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Motorvario Distributorship awarded to JJ Loughran for N.Ireland and S.Ireland.
Motorvario Distributorship awarded to JJ Loughran for N.Ireland and S.Ireland.
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11February
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AEMT training for the repair of Motor and Generators for Hazardous Atmospheres
AEMT training for the repair of Motor and Generators for Hazardous Atmospheres completed by the...
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11February
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JJ Loughran Complete Training for Motors in Hazardous Areas
ABB G932 Service Training for Motors in Hazardous Areas completed by JJ Loughran engineers;...
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11February
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JJ Loughran become a member of the AEMT
JJ Loughran become a member of the AEMT ‘Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades’....
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11February
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JJ Loughran become an ABB MSP
JJ Loughran become an ABB MSP ‘Motor Service Partner’ allowing JJ Loughran access and stock to...
Information
EU MEPS (European Minimum Energy Performance Standard) was introduced by EU Commission Regulation EC 640/2009. This Regulation changed the European motor market in 2011 by making IE2 the mandatory minimum efficiency class for new motors placed on the market. It was updated in 2014 by Commission Regulation EU 4/2014, which eliminated a number of loopholes in the original Regulation. These Regulations together set the minimum efficiency levels for electric motors introduced into the European... Read More
FACT: Industry globally consumes over 40% of the planet’s energy production.
FACT: 65% of all global industrial electricity is consumed by the electrical motors that drive plant and equipment
FACT: Energy bills alone count for between 12.2% and 20% of total enterprise operating costs and have risen by 27% in the last 6 months.*
*RWE Npower survey published in Utility Weekly 16 th March 2007
Energy Savings - Using High Efficiency Motors
The cost of buying an... Read More
Any advice given in this website is only general and every single application must be handled as a specific case. Any connections made to an electric motor should be carried out by qualified persons.
The three stator windings are connected in star (Y) or delta (∆).
The windings can also be connected in series or parallel, Y or YY for instance. If the rating plate on a squirrel cage motor indicates voltages or both the star and delta connection, it is possible to use the motor... Read More
Alternator - A synchronous rotating AC machine used to change mechanical power into electrical power (alternating current - AC).
A.C. - AC Alternating current (AC) is an electric current whose direction reverses cyclically, as opposed to direct current, whose direction remains constant. The usual waveform of an AC power circuit is a sine wave, as this results in the most efficient transmission of energy.
Ambient Temperature -... Read More
ABB - Authorised Value Provider
ABB offers a comprehensive range of reliable high efficiency motors and generators for all applications, as a motor service partner we have what it takes to help every industry and application reach new levels of efficiency and energy savings even under the most demanding... Read More
What are the components of an electric motor?
Electric Motor Components Understanding the components of a motor and how it works can show how energy wastage can occur within a business. The diagram (below) shows the various parts that make up an induction motor, from the conduit box, where the electrical input is applied (either directly from the mains/grid supply or from a VSD), to the output shaft. Simply put, as electrical power is applied, a rotating magnetic... Read More
JJ Loughran progressively build and retain, a long term client portfolio that is as diverse as the range of products and services in which we offer. Key industry sectors in which we have a proven track record include and are not limited to, Water & Sewage utilities, Quarrying, Manufacturing, Chemical, Agriculture, Food Processing, By-product rendering and Power generation. We have built our range of clients through our rapid response, minimal downtime and reputation for being reliable, energy efficient and providing economical products and services.
Our extensive product range expands over every area of electrical engineering from electric motors (cast, aluminium, vibrator, brake, marine, hazardous, drum), gearbox (worm gear, helical bevel, helical, variators, shaft mounted gear reducers), fans (ventilation, turbulators, plate fans, ducts, axial), inverters (variable speed drives), soft starts & custom built control panels, all of which can be modified to your specification.
Due to our close relationship with our suppliers we can offer unbeatable prices from all of our product range. We stock ABB Electric Motors, Motovario Gearboxes, Ziehl Abegg Fans, Vacon Drives, Schneider Electric Switchgear and many more. Along with our fleet of vans, pickups and high volume of courier use we are able to keep delivery times and cost to a minimum.
We also offer 24/7 emergency breakdown repair service throughout Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, in all towns and cities from Belfast to Cork, Derry/Londonderry to Dublin. For any repairs or replacements in England, Wales or Scotland please contact our headquarters in Cookstown, Northern Ireland.
