Locor

How we work on site and in the workshop

Electrical work must be done by qualified people, and lockout procedures must be followed before any testing, removal or repair begins. That is not optional. We take the same approach on every job, whether the equipment is in a plant room, a workshop or a packed production area with limited access. Safe isolation, correct handling and clear reporting come first.

Our process usually starts with a fault discussion and a visual inspection. From there we check the condition of the motor or drive, look at signs of overheating, contamination, loose terminations, worn bearings, damaged cables or evidence of moisture. We carry out insulation testing where needed, inspect windings and assess whether the unit needs rewinding, cleaning, alignment or component replacement. If a drive is involved, we check the enclosure, cooling path, power section and control side so the real cause is not missed.

• Safe isolation and lockout before work starts
• Initial fault finding and condition assessment
• Repair recommendation based on the actual failure
• Work carried out with clear attention to wiring, bearings and insulation condition
• Site reporting to help with maintenance records and follow up

Serving Germiston and major industrial centres

Locor is based in Germiston, Gauteng, with work flowing through Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Pretoria, Vereeniging and Durban, as well as nearby areas such as Boksburg and Kempton Park. That regional reach helps when clients need support for a breakdown, planned shutdown or a recurring problem on a unit that has already been opened and checked by site staff.

Different regions bring different operating pressures. Inland sites often deal with dust, temperature swings and supply interruptions. Coastal work can mean higher humidity and corrosion around terminals, bearings and enclosures. We take those conditions into account when inspecting motors and drives, because the same fault can present very differently from one site to the next. A good repair should suit the local environment, not just the bench test.

Built on experience since 2007

Locor was founded in 2007 and has grown through hands on work, repeat calls and practical problem solving. The business is led by Sibusiso Mthembu, with support from Annelie van Wyk, Thabo Nkosi, Megan Naidoo, Johan Pretorius and Lerato Molefe. Each person plays a clear role in keeping jobs organised, diagnosed and returned with proper follow through.

That kind of team matters when a repair needs more than one set of eyes. A motor may need winding work, bearing checks and alignment attention. A drive may need inspection, cleaning and detailed fault tracing. Having people who understand each step helps keep the work orderly, especially when a site needs support during a shutdown or after hours maintenance window.

Why clients come back to Locor

Clients return because they want straight answers, careful workmanship and a team that understands the pressure of keeping equipment running. We do not treat every failure the same. A worn bearing, a contaminated winding and a damaged drive section all need different treatment, and rushing that process usually creates repeat trouble. Our approach is methodical, and that gives maintenance teams more confidence when a unit goes back into service.

People also value the way we work with the realities of the site. If there is dust on the panel, moisture in the enclosure, cable damage near the gland plate or signs of poor ventilation, we will point it out. If the shutdown plan needs adjusting or a spare part should be assessed before the next stop, we say so. That practical detail helps keep repairs honest and helps prevent the same fault from coming back again.

If you need electric motor rewinding or variable speed drive repair in Germiston, Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Pretoria, Vereeniging or Durban, use the enquiry form on our contact page and we will take it from there.