Kent, OH - Bison®, a leader in air-moving and power transmission technologies, highlights its advanced motorized operator solutions engineered to elevate the reliability, safety, and efficiency of manufacturers' switchgear systems. Bison Gear Motors are crucial components within the electrical grid, ensuring the safe and dependable operation of electric utility transmission and distribution systems.

To thrive in today's marketplace, motor-operated switchgear OEMs must develop systems that provide:

- Fast, Precise Control: Offering quick and accurate control of electrical circuits.

- Remote Operation: Enabling centralized control to reduce operational costs and ensure safety.

- Smooth, Rapid Switching: Minimizing power disruptions and maximizing efficiency.

- Automation: Reducing manual operation and human error to enhance grid reliability and safety.

Bison equips OEMs with the gear-motor technology, customized designs and integration and technical support to build these sophisticated systems, ensuring they have the competitive edge to succeed.

- Robust Gearing: Designed for durability and performance, Bison motors feature rugged gearing that ensures long-lasting operation in the most demanding environments.

- Small Footprint: Bison's gear motors are engineered for compactness, making them ideal for installations where space is limited.

- Low Amp Draw & High Torque Output: These motors are optimized for energy efficiency, drawing minimal amperage while delivering high torque for powerful and reliable operation.

- Smooth, Quiet Operation to -40°F: Bison motors deliver smooth and quiet performance even in extremely cold temperatures, ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments.

- 99.99% Tested & Proven Uptime: The gear motors are rigorously tested to guarantee outstanding reliability, with proven uptime performance of 99.99%.

- Integration & Technical Support: Bison has played a key role in helping customers optimize their systems. Assistance has been provided in adapting travel limits, integrating a position sensing circuit, and designing a hermetically sealed stainless-steel housing suitable for underwater use.

- Beyond Fit, Form, and Function: Bison stays ahead of industry changes and partners with OEMs to navigate new regulations and requirements.


Bison offers a variety of products designed for switchgear applications.

- Bison DC PowerStar® Right Angle Gear Motors: Compact and efficient, offering 7-180 RPM and 55-900 in-lbs, with a hollow output shaft for easy integration.


- Bison DC 562 Series Offset Parallel Shaft Gear Motors: Durable and adaptable, providing 1-65 RPM and 66-1100 in-lbs, with a hollow output shaft for seamless connection.


- Bison DC 750 Series Right Angle Gear Motors: Flexible and reliable, offering 20-360 RPM and 14-130 in-lbs, with TENV construction for harsh conditions and a hollow output shaft for streamlined installation.


Bison products are versatile for various switchgear system applications, including auto-transfer systems for reliable power distribution, submersible setups for subgrade vault and wet environments, padmount assemblies for ease of installation, improved safety features, and remote-control capabilities.

Bison is dedicated to supporting the evolution of the electrical grid with reliable and innovative solutions. To talk to a Bison engineer regarding your project, schedule a consultation here.

Bison supports companies under growing pressure of tariffs. The company provides cost-effective, high quality products made in the USA & North America, backed by unparalleled North American manufacturing, engineering and customer support.

ABOUT Bison®
For more than 100 years, Bison®, an AMETEK business, has helped customers differentiate their products by developing robust, flexible and durable motors, blowers, and pumps under the brand names - Bison® Gear Motors, Lamb® Vacuum Motors, Nautilair® Combustion Blowers, Prestolite Motors Brushed DC Motors, ROTRON® Regenerative Blowers, ROTRON® Transportation and Windjammer® Brushless Blowers.

Bison® engineers thrive on technical challenges and provide customers with collaborative, customizable and optimized fluid-moving, fractional and integral horsepower solutions.

Bison® has worldwide sales representative support, research facilities and manufacturing plants in North America and Asia. The company is headquartered in Kent, Ohio.

Bison® is a business of AMETEK - a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.