Casillo S.p.A., a leading manufacturer of flour and fine flour, operates in an energy-intensive production environment. The need to optimize electricity consumption, combined with the complexity of managing environments with potentially explosive dust, necessitated a major modernization of the company’s motor fleet.
THE COMPANY
With production sites throughout Italy, Casillo S.p.A. is an energy-intensive company that has embarked on a path of ecological and digital transition. Its collaboration with Seipee has enabled the company to map and update assets critical to operational continuity and security.
TARGET
Energy Managers and Maintenance Managers focused on reducing TCO and ensuring regulatory compliance.
DEVELOPMENT
Comprehensive technical assessment and supply of custom high-efficiency IE3/IE4 motors.
INTEGRATION
Synchronization of technical data with management systems and ATEX Zone 22 compliance.
OVERVIEW
The project involved the energy and regulatory upgrade of Casillo S.p.A.'s production sites, with a particular focus on safety in dusty environments and on optimizing electricity consumption through the use of state-of-the-art motors.
RESULTS
• Significant reduction in energy consumption, as certified by the Energy Manager.
• 100% ATEX compliance for areas at risk of dust explosions.
• Complete digital traceability of all newly installed assets.
PROJECT DETAILS
The existing machinery fleet was highly fragmented in terms of technology, with many components installed over time and lacking up-to-date documentation. This made it difficult to accurately calculate potential savings and increased ATEX safety risks in milling environments.
Efficiency
Switch to IE3/IE4-rated motors to drastically reduce power consumption from the grid.
Safety
ATEX Zone 22-certified motors for protection against flour dust explosions.
THE CHALLENGE
Map over 500 engine points under various operating conditions, ensuring uninterrupted production during replacement and technology upgrade phases.
Technical Survey
Detailed monitoring of each installed motor and analysis of the actual duty cycle.
Design
Selection of IE4 and ATEX-certified options approved by the Energy Manager.
Installation
Scheduled replacement to minimize downtime at the plants.
Monitoring
Performance evaluation and calculation of the actual return on investment.
ATEX MOTORS
Seipee’s ATEX-certified three-phase induction motors are designed to operate in complete safety in Zones 22 and 2 (Categories 3G/3D). In environments such as the Casillo S.p.A. flour mill, where the presence of combustible dusts poses a critical risk, the use of explosion-proof motors is the only way to prevent ignition and ensure operational continuity.
• Why choose Seipee ATEX motors:
• Full Compliance: Strict compliance with European directives on potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Technical Customization: Mechanical and electrical modifications for specific upgrades to existing machines.
• Industrial Reliability: Maximum durability in harsh environments where gases, vapors, or dust are present.
• Specialized Support: Technical advice during the selection process and ongoing after-sales service.
THE VALUE OF PARTNERSHIP
The partnership between Seipee and Casillo S.p.A. serves as a model of strategic integration. As an Engineering Authority, Seipee works alongside the client’s technical team to turn regulatory complexity into opportunities for efficiency and innovation.
The pillars of our collaboration:
• Proactive Support: We provide data and analysis to support the Energy Manager in making high-performance decisions.
• Ongoing Partnership: Direct access to specialized expertise for the integration of every new asset.
• Safety and People: Certified ATEX solutions to ensure a safe and secure working environment.
• Future Vision: Standardization on IE4 efficiency classes to prepare the plant for the industrial challenges of tomorrow.
