Frequently Asked
Questions about our electric motors and services
A quick guide to the most common questions about products, distributed brands, stock availability, customisations, standards and after-sales support.
Products
What types of electric motors do you supply?
Partisani distributes a wide range of single-phase and three-phase asynchronous motors, available in efficiency classes IE1, IE2, IE3, IE4 and IE5 permanent magnet, with power ratings from 0.09 to 500 kW. The range includes cast iron and aluminium construction, low and medium voltage motors, self-braking motors, IP23 motors, slip ring (wound rotor) motors, and motors for special voltages.
Besides electric motors, what other products do you offer?
Our portfolio extends to:
- Vacuum pumps and blowers (side channel, lubricated vane, dry vane, rotary lobe) — Elmo Rietschle brand
- Industrial axial and centrifugal fans — MZ Aspiratori brand
- Gearboxes and reducers (worm gear, planetary, coaxial, cycloidal, right-angle and parallel shaft) — Bonfiglioli brand
- Inverters and soft-starters, single/three-phase up to 500 kW — Toshiba and INVT brands
Which brands do you distribute?
We have worked with world-leading brands for decades: Innomotics (Siemens), VEM, Leroy Somer, Marathon Electric, CEMP, MGM, Gamak, Teco, Nidec, Elmo Rietschle, MZ Aspiratori, Bonfiglioli, Toshiba, INVT, Gardner Denver and Danfoss. We also distribute the proprietary Partisani brand, which embodies all our technical expertise in highly competitive products.
Do you supply inverters for specific applications such as pumps and fans?
Yes. Our inverter range includes solutions dedicated to pumps, fans and applications requiring high starting torques (heavy-duty). We also support Energy Revamping programmes, helping companies modernise their plants to reduce energy consumption and running costs.
Availability & Delivery
How many motors do you hold in stock?
We hold over 11,500 motors in stock, with power ratings from 0.09 kW to 500 kW, including spare parts and kits. Our warehouse holds the full 2, 4, 6 and 8-pole Innomotics range and the complete Partisani Motors brand range. We also operate the largest Elmo Rietschle pumps and blowers stock in Europe, enabling fast, punctual deliveries throughout Italy.
Do you also deliver outside Italy?
Yes. One of our distinctive features is the constant availability of motors compliant with the international electrical standards required by different countries. We regularly manage supplies to European and non-European markets and handle procurement for machine builders shipping installations abroad.
Are gearboxes and inverters available for immediate delivery?
Bonfiglioli gearboxes and Toshiba/INVT inverters are always in stock or available in very short lead times, thanks to our long-established relationship with manufacturers and our procurement policy.
Customisations
Is it possible to order motors with custom specifications?
Absolutely. At our workshop we carry out bespoke customisations, fitting kits such as:
- Flanges and feet
- PTC (thermal probes)
- Encoders
- Forced ventilation
- Bearings selected for the specific application
- Special windings
- Special coatings
- Special shafts
All these kits are available in-house, ensuring fast delivery even for customised motors.
Do you support the design of custom industrial installations?
Yes. Our technical team supports customers at every stage of the design process, offering bespoke solutions for industrial plants, machine tools, mills, recycling plants and air treatment systems. We also work with switchgear panel designers, supplying motors and inverters for all applications.
Do you supply fans with special finishes or constructions?
Yes. The MZ Aspiratori range we offer is fully customisable: ATEX fans, anti-spark, stainless steel, galvanised coating, custom painting and special constructions for every industrial requirement.
Standards & Certifications
Do you supply ATEX-certified motors for explosive atmospheres?
Yes. We stock ATEX-certified motors for installations in potentially explosive atmospheres, including classifications II 2G, II 2GD, Ex d, Ex DE, II B, II C. The same applies to the ATEX fans in the MZ Aspiratori range.
Do you have motors compliant with non-European standards (USA, Canada, etc.)?
Yes. We stock motors compliant with NEMA MG1 (UL/CSA) standards for the North American market, as well as motors for special voltages and international certifications required by numerous countries. Special voltages and foreign certifications are never an issue for us.
What energy efficiency classes do you cover?
Our offering covers all efficiency classes currently defined by IEC 60034-30: IE1, IE2, IE3, IE4 and IE5. We can advise you on the most suitable solution for your application and energy-saving programme.
After-Sales Support
Do you offer after-sales support?
Yes. We provide after-sales support for all our products, aiming to resolve any issue in the shortest possible time. The service covers electric motors, side-channel blowers, vacuum pumps (liquid ring, vane, cam) and industrial fans. Support is managed through an efficient tracking system that creates a maintenance logbook for each serviced product.
Do you stock spare parts for the products you sell?
Yes. Our warehouse includes not only motors but also the relevant spare parts and kits. For Elmo Rietschle pumps and blowers, a dedicated Service Point Spare Parts Centre is in operation. We also hold spare parts for Leroy Somer (Nidec), VEM and MZ motors.
In which industrial sectors do you mainly operate?
Our offering is cross-sector and covers: crafts, manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, packaging, plastics processing, textiles, water treatment, food industry, ceramics, woodworking and industrial automation in general.
About Us
How long has Partisani been in business?
Partisani was founded in 1936 and has always been a leader in the distribution of electric motors and transmission parts. With almost 90 years of activity, we are one of the most established reference points in the sector in Italy.
Where are your premises located?
Registered office: Via Ugo Buli 2, 47122 Forlì (FC). Operations & warehouse: Via Antonio Meucci 3, 47122 Forlì (FC). New premises: Fiorano Modenese (MO), at Elettromeccanica Medici.
Contact us at +39 0543 796165 or info@partisani.com.
How can I request information about a specific brand?
You can fill in the contact form on our website specifying the brand of interest (Bonfiglioli, CEMP, Danfoss, Elmo Rietschle, Gamak, Gardner Denver, Innomotics, INVT, Marathon Electric, MGM, MZ Aspiratori, Nidec, Partisani, Teco, Toshiba, VEM) and one of our sales engineers will get back to you as soon as possible.
Didn't find the answer to your question?
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