INDAR ELECTRIC

ELECTRIC

M A C H I N E S
 ELECTRIC

M A C H I N E S
 Spirit of adaptability

Wind power
Indar Electric designs, manufactures and supplies
electric machines. Thousands of motors and
Hydro power generators produced over a period of more than
sixty years have led it to create a strong basis of
experience and know-how.
Power Generation
Today Indar Electric, a company of Ingeteam
Group, is the largest Spanish manufacturer of
Industry electric motors and generators.
Our machines are renowned and appreciated for
their sturdiness, quality and maximum reliability.
Marine
The corporate philosophy and products aim
to give a differentiated personal treatment and
custom-built solutions.
This spirit of adaptability, is the force behind our
own advanced technology which, in turn, allows a
strong position in the international markets.

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Resources

The different sections are equipped with cutting-edge

technological resources - R+D+innovation, sheet metal
cutting, machining, winding, assembly, test bench and
deliveries. These installations are 40,000 m2. In line
with Indar’s commitment to to the environment, the
company has been certified in accordance with the
EN ISO 14.001 Environmental Management System.

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Lamination manufacturing Machining centres Coil manufacture and windings Impregnation Machine assembly Test center

This section is housed in a soundproof Equipped with the most advanced The winding section consists of two The VPI impregnation process consists The assembly area has a crane capacity At Indar Electric we test asynchronous,
building and is equipped with cutting systems and equipment, such as vertical areas, one for coil manufacturing and of two cycles. The first of these consists of up to 240 tons. There is also an area synchronous and d.c. machines in
lines, automatic numerical control punch lathes, boring mills, axle lathes and the other for the insertion of coils and of creating a vacuum, removing the specifically prepared for the assembly compliance with such International
presses and an enamelling line. Here grinding machines, CNC machining for connections. air and all humidity from the insulating of vertical machines. Standards as IEC, NEMA, etc. Data
the sheet is stamped with maximum centres, especially designed for the material, then injecting resin under gathering is automated during these tests.
The first area is isolated from the other
precision, thus guaranteeing optimum manufacture of large machines. pressure into the windings. Finally,
working areas, with constant temperature If the client wishes, the machines can
quality during the useful life of the they are placed in the oven for the
and humidity control and modern means be certified in accordance with the
electrical machine. resin to polymerize, resulting in
of production to guarantee maximum requirements of official classifying societies
optimum insulation and solidity.
quality when preparing the coils. such as Lloyds Register, Bureau Veritas,
This section consists of the Vacuum Norske Veritas, etc.
The second area is equipped with
Pressure Impregnation (VPI) tanks,
abundant resources to allow the
from which we obtain insulation class H
machines to be manipulated carefully
machines, immersion tanks (static and
in the different winding stages.
dynamic) and curing ovens.
Test are carried out to ensure perfect
quality throughout the process.

Sturdiness, quality and maximum reliability

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INDAR R&D

Electrical Machine & Power Electronic Laboratory

The technical department and the R+D+i support Cooperation with the customer is part of the company’s The main capabilities are:
unit are staffed by highly qualified personnel and philosophy, with personal treatment and attention as
On load tests up to 8 MW.
are equipped with the most advanced computer the basis for the relationship and a key joint objective:
resources for the design and development of the to develop products and services that adapt to the Back to back configuration testing up to 65 MW.
generators, using simulation programs for characteristics of each project. LVRT (low voltage ride through) testing capability.
mechanical finite elements, electromagnetic Self generated grid of 50/60 Hz 20 MVA.
To this end INDAR has one of the best test benches in
flows and fluid dynamics simulations. It also works
the world which allows us to fully test the designs for all Combined tests of electrical and thermal
closely with technology centres and universities in
kind of environmental conditions and to guarantee the insulation ageing.
the search for new products.
best quality products. Climatic chamber (-30ºC to 80ºC) extreme
ambient conditions.

Fluid dynamic simulations,

Mechanical Finite elements calculations Thermal & CFD calculation

Calculation of shafts, finite element simulations Model of current practice in the calculation
of the stresses supported by critical parts (frames, and design.
base-plates, covers, shafts, etc.).

FEM Magnetic design 3-D Drawing System

Optimise the electro-magnetic design of our The main structural components are analyzed
machines and thus obtain higher performance. by means 3-D Drawing System.
World class testing facilities

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Range of products

Indar Electric offers a wide range of products designed

to meet the most varied needs of our customers, from
the energy, marine, and industrial sectors.
All the machines have been integrally developed with
our own technology to provide maximum sturdiness
and quality.

DC Machines

From 400 kW up
to 4,000 kW.

Submersible
Wind generators Hydro Power Generation Asynchronous motors Synchronous motors Motors (IP68)

Synchronous and Asynchronous Synchronous generators from Synchronous generators for steam Squirrelcage and slip ring motors from From 1,000 kW up to 25,000 kW From 400 kW up to 6,500 kW
Generators from 800 kW up to 8 MW 1,250 kVA up to 70,000 kVA and voltage turbines, gas and diesel engines 400 kW up to 11,000 kW and voltage and voltage 400 V up to 15 kV. and voltages from 400 V up to
and voltages from 690 V up to 15 kV. from 690 V up to 15 kV. For all machines from 1,250 kVA up to 35,000 kVA 400 V up to 15 kV. For all machines For all machines insulation class H, 3,300 V (oil filled) and 11,000 V
For all machines insulation class H, insulation class H, IP23 to IP56 and from 400 V up to 15 kV. For all insulation class H, IP23 to IP56, vertical IP23 to IP56 and horizontal. (air filled) with submergence
IP23 to IP56 and horizontal. IP68 (bulbs), vertical and horizontal. machines insulation class H, IP23 and horizontal. capacity of 300 m.
to IP56 and horizontal.

Custom-built solutions

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 Bussines areas

INDAR WIND POWER

Wind Power

The experience acquired during INDAR HYDRO

this time allows us to provide
a wide range of products, Hydro Power
developed from our own
technology, placing us in a position INDAR CIM
of leadership both in the Spanish
and international markets. Power Generation

All of the generators and the Industry

motors installed throughout
the world are a clear exponent Marine
of our competitiveness and
productive capability. Hydro Power

At Indar Electric, the quality Wind Power

of our products and services,
respect for the environment, and
occupational hazard prevention
are all essential to our work. With
this in mind, we have achieved
management systems certification
in compliance with the ISO-9001,
ISO-14001 and OHSAS-18001
international standards, with the
aim of establishing continuous
improvement bases on the
involvement of all parties.

In this context, the Ingeteam

company has decidedly opted
for the EFQM model, as a
framework for competitiveness
in the coming years, with the aim
of offering excellence in our
products and services.

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Wind Power

Cooperation with the client is part of company philosophy, Asynchronous double fed or synchronous with permanent
with a personal treatment as the cornerstone of the relation- magnets and the technology xDFM, Clean Power Series.
ship. Also with a clear common aim - to develop products
The generators are manufactured in accordance with
and services tailored to the characteristics of each project.
internationally approved quality assurance standards, using
Indar Electric has allocated a production line with full the highest quality materials, as insulation and impregnation
technical, productive and after-sales capacity exclusively systems, resulting in machines that are very reliable, due to
to the manufacture of wind generators. The mechanical their low maintenance requirements and high efficiency.
and electrical software applied to the design are based
The more than 15,000 generators for wind application,
on own technology together with advanced electrical and
more than 16,5 GW of installed power, throughout the world
mechanical simulation tools (mechanical calculation using
are a clear exponent of our competitiveness and productive
finite elements, magnetic flow measurement, etc.).
capability and the trust Indar´s clients have shown in
The wind generator range has been designed to cover all the company.
the energy needs of the market. Indar Electric supplies
generators with the required output powers, from 100 kW
up to 8 MW and voltages from 690 V up to 15 kV.

3,200 kW

1,000 - 2,000 rpm (50 Hz)

810 - 1,740 rpm (60 Hz)
1,000 V.

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Wind applications Wind applications

Doubly Fed, xDFM Permanent Magnet

& Squirrel cage Generators (PMG)
(Asynchronous) or Excitation
(Synchronous)

PMG
3,150 kW 2,670 kW
Wind power generation
650 - 1,350 rpm (50 Hz) 3,200 kW 500 - 1,900 rpm
780 - 1,620 rpm (60 Hz) (50 Hz / 60 Hz)
12,000 V. 690 V.
Generators of power outputs 1,000 - 2,000 rpm (50 Hz)
810 - 1,740 rpm (60 Hz)
from 100 kW up to 8 MW. 1,000 V.

Asynchronous doubly fed or

synchronous with permanent magnets
or excitation and technology xDFM,
2,520 kW
Clean Power Series.
690 - 1,300 rpm (50 Hz) PMG
Direct Drive, medium 815 - 1,531 rpm (60 Hz)
or high speed. 690 V. 100 kW

Air or water cooled. 60 rpm (50 Hz / 60 Hz)

400 V.
For all machines up to insulation H.

Voltages from 690 V up to 15 kV

for DFM Technology.
PMG
Voltages from 690 V to 6.6 kV 2,100 kW
for PMG Technology.
2,070 kW 500 - 2,000 rpm (50 Hz / 60 Hz)
Frequency: 50 Hz and 60 Hz. 1,545 kW 690 V.
1,000 - 2,050 rpm (50 Hz)
Onshore & Offshore applications. 700 - 1,300 rpm (50 Hz)
1,200 - 2,460 rpm (60 Hz)
690 V. 840 - 1,560 rpm (60 Hz)
Various mounting topologies. 12,000 V.

Sound level adjusted to client needs.

Compliance with international

standards: IEC, UL, CSA, USTC, etc.

Customized design solutions

for different environment applications:
Cold Temperatures: -30ºC, 50ºC Power ranges from:
High Corrosion Resistant up to C5M from 800 kW to 6 MW (direct drive or medium from 70 kW to 300 kW (direct drive) with LV and xDFM technology: from 1.5 MW to 6 MW.
Desert Conditions: Sandstorm or high speed) with LV- PMG (< 1 kV). MV - PMG. Synchronous and asynchronous generators up
Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz. from 800 kW to 8 MW (direct drive or medium DFM systems: from 660 kW to more than 6 MW. to 8 MW.
or high speed) with MV-PMG (< 15 kV).

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INDAR HYDRO POWER

Hydro Power

C.H. Lamas III

12,570 kVA

600 rpm, 10 kV.

Brushless three-phase synchronous.

Indar Electric has been extremely active in this field for Collaboration in developing the projects from their initial
several decades now, supplying synchronous generators stage, with the input of the know-how gathered from
from 1,250 kVA up to 70,000 kVA and voltages from 690 V countless dealings in all types of turbines and hydraulic
to 15 kV to suit the needs of each customer. jumps world-wide.
Design flexibility extends to all the peripherals that can Extremely reliable machines specially designed for hydro
practically be incorporated into these machines, like power generation, that ensure maximum availability at high
controllers, fireproofing systems, lubrication equipment, efficiency throughout the year.
temperature probes, brakes, inertia flywheels, etc.
Installation and start-up or supervision of these processes
Today Indar Electric is the leader of the European market in hydraulic plants anywhere in the world.
with a strong foothold in other geographies. This leading
position is just the logical result both of our continuous effort
to give customers and users individualized solutions and
the close co-operation with hydraulic turbine manufacturers.

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INDAR HYDRO POWER

10,000 kVA

600 rpm, 13,800 V.

Hydro power generation Costa Rica

Synchronous generators 25,000 kVA

from 1,250 kVA up to 70,000 kVA.
500 rpm, 15,000 V. 32,000 kVA
For all machines up to insulation H, Italy
IP23 to IP56 and IP68 (bulbs). 600 rpm, 12,000 V.
14,750 kVA Italy
Air and water cooled.
330 rpm, 6,600 V.
Spain
Manufactured in different voltages,
from 690 V to 15,000 V.

For hydraulic turbines of different types, 18,000 kVA 4,700 kVA

Pelton, Francis and Kaplan.
166 rpm, 6,000 V. 166 rpm, 6,000 V.
Different forms of construction, Spain Italy
vertical and horizontal. 10,600 kVA

International standards: 428 rpm, 6,600 kV.

IEC, NEMA, etc. Spain

Maximum availability at high efficiency

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INDAR CIM Cogeneration, Industry and Marine

Power Generation

Power Generation plants demand the highest possible Working in close collaboration with the supplier of the
full-capacity utilisation rate from the installed equipment. prime mover permits the production of generators perfectly
Indar Electric has been at the forefront of providing high adapted to its equipment and to the plant.
quality products to the customers for many years, based on
The flexibility of our organisation also allows us to supply
the high reliability and sturdiness standards applied to the
generators within a short delivery period, in a range of
design and manufacture of the generators.
powers from 1,250 kVA up to 35,000 kVA and voltages
from 400 V up to 15 kV.

6,750 kVA

1,500 rpm, 11 kV.

Prime mover: Gas Turbine.

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23,034 kVA

500 rpm, 11 kV.

Primer mover: Diesel Engine.
MAN Diesel & Turbo
Power Generation 2,333 kVA 3,434 kVA

1,800 rpm, 480 V. 1,800 rpm, 13.8 kV.

Primer mover: Steam Turbine. Primer mover: Steam Turbine.
Dresser Rand Siemens Turbomachinery
Synchronous generators with power from
1,250 kVA up to 35,000 kVA and voltage
from 400 V up to 15 kV, 50/60Hz, ≥4 poles.

Indar Electric has been at the forefront for

providing high quality products to the 11,913 kVA 10,300 kVA
customers for many years, based on the high
reliability and sturdiness standards applied to 1,500 rpm, 10,5 kV. 1,500 rpm, 6.3 kV.
the design and manufacture of the generators. Primer mover: Steam Turbine. Primer mover: Steam Turbine.
Allen Steam Turbine M+M Turbinen Technik GmbH
Working in close collaboration with the supplier
of the prime mover (steam turbine, gas turbine,
steam motor, gas motor, diesel engine, dual
fuel engine) enables Indar Electric to design 5,400 kVA
and manufacture generators perfectly adapted 11,250 kVA
to its equipment and to the plant. 750 rpm, 6.6 kV.
Primer mover: Diesel Engine.
Wärtsillä 1,500 rpm, 10.5 kV.
Primer mover: Steam Turbine.
Fincantieri Navali SpA
10,613 kVA

1,500 rpm, 11 kV.

Primer mover: Steam Turbine.
GE Oil & Gas

Perfectly adapted in a short period

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Industry

6,000 kW

1,000 rpm, 6 kV.

Aplication: Cement mill.
Colacem

In-house developed technology enables Indar Electric to To satisfy the needs of the industry, Indar Electric offers a
customize an initially standard machine to fit the required complete range of specially designed products from direct-
application or to build a totally customized machine. current motors to cycle-converter-fed synchronous motors
or PWM-controlled alternating current motors. The design
In the different sectors of the industry, the characteristics
and manufacture of all those machines comply with diverse
offered by Indar Electric can make the difference:
international standards.
Long experience and supplies all over the world.
Versatility and organizational flexibility to meet
customer or plant-specific requirements, owing to
high technological standards.
Sturdiness, reliability and quality as required by the
industry for uninterrupted operation.

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Industry

875 kW 4,450 kW 700 kW 6,700 kW 20,000 kVA

Asynchronous motors with power from
400 kW up to 11,000 kW and voltage
500 rpm, 6 kV. 990 rpm, 6 kV. 1,200 rpm, 480 V. 1,200 rpm, 13.2 kV. 1,200 rpm, 13.2 kV.
from 400 V up to 15 kV, ≥4 poles. Pony motor. Synchronous motor. Synchronous generator.
Aplication: Pump. Application: Fan.
Iberdrola Enel Power Application: transformers
Synchronous motors with power from testing laboratory.
Waukesha
1,000 kW up to 25,000 kW and voltage
from 400 V up to 15 kV.
1,600 kW
Thanks to the modularity of the new series of 4,500 kW
motors, Indar Electric motors are a perfect
9,500 kW
428 rpm, 6 kV.
solution for applications as diverse as: 50 rpm, 1,650 V. Application: Pump.
Application: Duo Roughing Mill. 700 rpm, 6 kV.
Combined cycle plants: Circulation pumps and Flowserve
Application: Fan.
Thyssenkrupp Hoesch
condensation pumps. Zitron
Compressors.
Fan drives: Wind tunnels, thermal generating
stations, smoke extraction, etc.
Drives for mills in the paper, cement and
industries.
Steel industry: Milling boxes, winders,
unwinders, cutters, etc.

Supplied all over the world

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Marine

For more than 50 years, the shipbuilding industry has The wide range of products available covers all the needs
been using Indar machines. Over this period of time, Indar for electric drives on board a vessel, for example main and
Electric has won recognition for the sturdiness and reliability transverse electric propulsion, principal and auxiliary power
of its machines in the most adverse working conditions. generation and deck machinery.
Such long experience in the supply of equipment for Indar Electric have designed and manufactured submersible
the marine sector covering fishing ships, offshore vessel, pump and cutter motor from 400 kW up to 6,500 kW and
cargo liners, dredgers, ferries, etc., proves the users’ trust voltages from 400 V up to 3,300 V (oil filled) and 11,000 V
in our machines. (air filled).
Working in conjunction with the company’s R&D team Indar
Electric is a world leader in this line of hi-tech equipment
able to work as deep as 300 m below sea level.

6,500 kW

253 rpm, 3.1 kV.

Submersible motor.
Ship name: Vasco Da Gama
Ship owner: Jan De Nul

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Marine

Asynchronous motors with power from

400 kW up to 11,000 kW and voltage
from 400 V up to 15 kV, ≥4 poles.
2,200 kW
Synchronous generators with power from 
1,250 kVA up to 25,000 kVA and voltage 1,200 rpm, 660 V.
from 400 V up to 15 kV. 1,500 kW
3,800 kW Main propulsion.
Platform supply vessels.
Synchronous motors with power from 180 rpm, 750 V. STX OSV
1,000 kW up to 25,000 kW and voltage 1,000 rpm, 3.1 kV. Low Noise Diesel Electric Propulsion.
Main Propulsion. Research vessel.
from 400 V up to 15 kV.
Self-propelled cutter dredger. Ship name: Celtic Explorer
Ship name: JFJ De Nul Ship owner: Irish Government
Submersible motors with power from 400 kW Shipowner: Jan De Nul
up to 6,500 kW and voltages from 400 V
up to 3,300 V (oil filled) and 11,000 V (air
filled). Indar is a world leader in this line of 1,650 kW
5,500 kW
hi-tech equipment able to work as deep as 6,000 kW
300 m below sea level. The submersible 900 rpm, 660 V.
500 rpm, 3.1 kV. Thruster motor.
motors of Indar Electric are specially 253 rpm, 3.1 kV.
Thruster motor. Double end ferry.
designed for the direct or geared drive for Heavy lifting vessel. Submersible motor. Ship name: Dokter Wagemaker
pumps, bucket-wheel excavators, cutters Ship name: Oleg Strashnov Trailing suction Hopper dredger. Ship owner: Teso
Ship owner: Seaway Heavy Lifting Ship name: Vox Maxima
and drive systems. They are compact and
Ship owner: Van Oord
robust, heavy duty, enabling customers to
work under extreme conditions and at great
depths, thus considerable improving the
ouptput and reliability of the production
processes involved.

DC motors with power from 400 kW

up to 4,000 kW.

A wide range of products for electric drives

existing aboard ship, namely main and
transverse electric propulsion, principal and
auxiliary power generation, deck machinery,
etc.

World leader in submersible motors

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 Technical assistance services around the world

Our service, together with our workshop network

allows us to offer an effective and agile service.
The initial analysis made during the commissioning
of our machinery allows us to develop personalized
maintenance programmes. This involves both
Milwaukee
preventative and predictive maintenance. (USA)
Beasain
(Spain)

Through our spare parts service, we establish

calendars and specific initiatives in close coordination
with our assistance team. Manufacturing and
Ecatepec
supplying our own spare parts as well as third-party (Mexico)
ones also forms part of our Customer Support Service.

Common elements that form part of our service

include sets of rings and coils, complete rotors,
spare stators, DC poles, shafts, etc.

Our extensive test bench facilities, together

with the support from our machine engineering
department, enables us to solve complex problems
and guarantee our repairs.
Manufacturing units
Commercial agencies all over the world
Our support team has experience in a wide
Service Centres
range of fields of application (marine, hydraulic,
Please check:
cogeneration, etc.) and in all types of mechanical
and electrical contingencies.
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