FUNKEN’s Mission for Cleaner Air with a Reliable Motor Solution

The challenge: specialized demands, long lead times

As FUNKEN’s product range expanded, particularly with ATEX-compliant fans for explosive atmospheres, so did the complexity of sourcing motors that could meet their stringent parameters. Longer lead times for certain motor types created bottlenecks and uncertainty in production planning, as Krings highlighted "We needed motors we could count on—not just in terms of performance, but also availability and responsiveness. Longer delivery times made things difficult,”  

The solution: collaborative development to match the right motor

To meet FUNKEN’s technical and regulatory requirements, Fabrika delivered the right explosion-proof motor solution that integrated seamlessly into their thermoplastic fan systems, supporting consistent operation under challenging conditions.

The solution was developed through a dual-sourcing model, one of the flexible services approaches we offer for complex or time-sensitive projects. It strengthens supply stability and enables us to respond quickly and effectively to specialized demands, while maintaining full specification compliance with the customer’s expectations.

The Impact: More Stability, Less Downtime, overall efficiency

The outcome is a more streamlined and predictable production workflow at FUNKEN. With our solution in place, they’ve reported measurable improvements:

- Better planning stability and on-time delivery of their own systems
- Fewer supply-related bottlenecks
- Increased fan durability and reduced maintenance
- Stronger support for ATEX-related projects

These results underscore what we aim for in every client relationship: a long-term collaboration built on trust, technical insight, and mutual growth.