Early advantage

Supplier of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products, Brammer, has urged UK industry to act now and take early advantage of the opportunities for greater energy efficiency that will result from the introduction of the European Union EcoDesign Requirements for Energy-Using Products Directive.

The first phase of the EU MEPS Directive (2009) begins implementation from June 2011. The legislation stipulates that all two-, four- and six-pole single speed threephase AC motors from 0.75-375kW, manufactured from June 2011,must meet a minimum efficiency of IE2, previously known as EFF1.

Brammer believes that where a motor needs to be replaced or investment made in new equipment it makes sound business sense to purchase an energy-efficient motor even before the EU MEPS comes into force. This will enable companies to immediately benefit from greater energy efficiency, carbon emission reductions and the potential for improved productivity and reliability.