Electric Motors and Electric Motor Controls

Electric motors are our specialty!

No matter how big or how small, our professionally trained and experienced team will help you find the right electric motor or rotating equipment that is right for your needs. Located near Boise, ID, Priest Electric provides electric motor products and services to Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon.

It is estimated that electric motors are utilized in over ninety percent of industrial applications. This figure would be higher except for the absence of power lines in remote locations. The application of electric motors in the average home also has reached a high degree of utilization, ranging from the smallest units found in electric clocks to the larger units in air conditioning, heating plants, etc. It is a rare individual, indeed, whose daily life is not affected in some way by electric motors. The squirrel-cage induction motor is the most widely used, other types are wound rotor, ac commutator, and dc motors.

Priest Electric offers several quality lines of various electric motor and motor control manufacturers. We assist in sales, application and installation of all sizes, voltages and types.

Baldor/Reliance

Baldor is known as one of the best designers and manufacturers of industrial electric motors, mechanical power transmission products, drives and generators.

WEG Motors

With a full range of IEC/NEMA Global Certifications and a full-line of low, medium, and high voltage motors, WEG can supply the right motor for your needs anywhere in the world.

US Motors

Since 1908, the U.S. Motors name has stood for exceptional reliability and performance of its products.

Sterling

Sterling Electric, Inc.’s primary business is the production of AC Induction Motors, Worm Gear (Right Angle) and Helical (Inline) Reducers and Gearmotors, they lead the way in the production of a complete line of Stainless Steel Motors ranging from ¼ to 20 Horsepower.

Leeson

LEESON Electric is the world’s most customer-focused motor, gearmotor and drives company. It has expanded their product offering with the addition of the Lincoln Motors, Grove Gear, and Electra-Gear products.

Lincoln

Lincoln has been designing and manufacturing high-quality electric motors since 1895. Regal Beloit acquired Lincoln Motors in 1999. Lincoln joined LEESON Electric in 2006 and has expanded their motor product line in large frame motors up to 700 HP.

Danfoss

Danfoss is a leader in VLT adjustable frequency drives (AFD), soft starters, and decentral solutions.