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Electrical Sales at OTC: Motors, Drives & Power Distribution for Industry

By OTC Insights Team on November 11, 2025

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Established in 1963, OTC Industrial Technologies (Ohio Transmission Corporation) is one of the largest industrial distributors & service providers in the United States. We're committed to seeing industrial operations advance through expert technical solutions & unmatched support using our years of experience.

When uptime, safety, and delivery speed matter most, OTC Industrial Technologies is your trusted electrical products partner. With stocked inventory from leading brands, strategically located warehouses, and expert application support, we make it faster and easier to source the electrical motors, drives, and power distribution components your operation depends on.

See why OTC is the preferred partner for electrical sales.

Why Buy Electrical Products from OTC?

When operations go down, you can’t afford to wait weeks for a replacement motor or drive. OTC ensures fast, reliable access to the electrical components that keep production running.

Why teams choose OTC:

  • Strategically located, climate-controlled stocking centers across multiple regions for faster delivery and reduced lead times.
  • Urgent shipping available when downtime or critical applications require immediate turnaround.
  • Large inventory from leading brands including Toshiba, Teco Westinghouse, ABB/Baldor, Siemens, Nidec, US Motors, Yaskawa, Grundfos and WEG.
  • Flagship service sites with full motor and industrial electric repair shops where capabilities include rewind, troubleshooting, analysis, and full repair back to spec.
  • Engineering and application support to ensure the right fit for service, enclosure, and duty.

Don’t settle. Contact OTC today to speak with an electrical solutions expert.

Electrical Motors: ¼–25,000 HP

From fractional horsepower units to high-horsepower industrial motors, OTC offers one of the most comprehensive electrical motor inventories in the United States.

We stock:

  • Low voltage motors (≤600V) and medium voltage motors (up to ~13 kV)
  • Explosion-proof, brake, gear, and vertical (VSS/VHS) configurations
  • AC and DC designs for virtually any process application
  • Custom-built options for legacy and specialty motor frames.
  • Brand-agnostic selection help to match frame size, enclosure type, and efficiency class

With large regional inventory and urgent shipping, OTC gets critical equipment to your plant when you need it most.

Browse OTC’s motor products, including AC motors, DC motors, servo motors, and more!

Electrical Drives & Motor Control: VFDs, Starters, MCCs

From components to full system startup, OTC is your one-stop source for motor control.

Our stocked lineup includes:

  • Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) from ½–10,000 HP in both low and medium voltage models
  • Soft starters for reduced inrush currents
  • Motor Control Center (MCC) and modernization kits for legacy systems

Factory-certified programming and startup assistance are available through OTC’s electrical team to ensure your drives and controls perform as designed.

Learn more about OTC’s drive and motor control capabilities and electrical pump products for an integrated solution.

Power Distribution: Electrical Transformers, Switchgear, Enclosures, Custom Panels

Keep your facility powered safely and efficiently with OTC’s full lineup of power distribution products.

We supply:

  • Electrical Transformers for step-up/step-down applications
  • Electrical Switchgear and circuit protection for industrial and municipal facilities
  • NEMA enclosures and custom control panels designed for reliability and environmental protection

Beyond supplying products, OTC can coordinate integration, installation, and ongoing support through our expert in-house engineering and field teams.

Browse OTC’s power distribution products.

Condition & Vibration Monitoring

OTC also supplies condition monitoring components to help facilities detect problems early and improve maintenance planning. Product solutions such as vibration sensors, gateways, and communication modules support predictive maintenance programs and can integrate into plant monitoring systems. OTC can bring online monitoring data to secure cloud storage for future trending, remote access, and direct to operator alerts.

Learn more about OTC’s total solution for smart predictive maintenance.

OTC Shop, Stocking and Shipping Locations

With flagship motor and industrial electric repair shops and stocking locations in South Carolina, Arizona, and Missouri, plus regional warehouses across the country, OTC can fulfill electrical orders faster than traditional distributors. All facilities maintain climate-controlled storage for sensitive components and provide urgent shipping when production uptime is critical.

Looking for industrial motor repair services? We can do that too.

Browse our shop and stocking locations to see our nationwide availability.

Industries We Support

OTC’s electrical products serve a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to:

  • Food & Beverage – Clean-duty motors, washdown drives, hygienic panels
  • Packaging & Processing – Precision motion control and integrated drives
  • Water/Wastewater (Municipal) – Lift station motors, MCCs, and transformers. Read the case study.
  • Aggregates & Mining – Heavy-duty explosion-proof motors and soft starters
  • General Manufacturing – Power distribution and automation infrastructure

See how OTC has solutions for every industry.

How to Get Started with OTC

Buying electrical products through OTC is fast and supported by experts at every step:

  1. Contact Us - Tell us your application and specifications (motor HP, voltage, duty, enclosure, etc.).
  2. Get Expert Advice - We confirm fit, availability, and brand options based on your timeline and location.
  3. Order & Ship – Receive rapid shipment or pickup from our nearest facility, plus optional field startup assistance for VFDs and MCCs.

Contact OTC today to get connected with an electrical solutions expert.

FAQs

 Yes. OTC carries medium-voltage motors and drives across multiple HP and voltage classes. Availability varies by region. Contact our team to confirm current stock. 

We stock leading manufacturers such as Toshiba, ABB/Baldor, Siemens, Teco Westinghouse, Nidec, US Motors, Grundfos, Yaskawa and WEG, plus additional OEM partners.

Yes. OTC offers both the hardware and the factory-certified programming/startup support for MCCs, VFDs, and motor controls.  OTC also works with manufacturers to retrofit and redesign your obsolete equipment.

Yes. Urgent and same-day shipping options are available from our flagship and regional stocking centers.