Author: WEG Europe and Middle East
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Powering tomorrow’s hydraulic systems
The global hydraulics market size is expected to reach USD 42.1 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 2.4 per cent. While hydraulics have traditionally been renowned for power, strength, durability and control, the need for more energy efficient systems is driving innovation in the sector. One such innovator is Oilmek AB, a Swedish…
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Motor legislation 2023: What happens next?
Electric motors account for approximately 45 per cent of power consumption worldwide, with over 8 billion motors used in Europe alone. Updated European regulations for ecodesign came into effect in July 2021, setting out new energy efficiency standards for motors and drives. The second stage of the legislation changes is set to commence on July…
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Tackling harmonics in inverter applications
“Non-linear means it’s hard to solve” once said Arthur Mattuck, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) mathematician. But non-linearity should be solved when it applies to electric loads, as it generates harmonic currents that have negative — and costly — effects on electrical distribution. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at WEG, the global manufacturer…
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WEG launches vertical motor for pump applications
Global motor manufacturer, WEG has added a vertical line motor to its W60 range of industrial motors. The motor, ideal for driving vertical pumps, has been designed for excellence in a range of applications and can withstand challenging conditions. The vertical line motor is optimised to tolerate axial loads and to work with different cooling…
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WEG supplies for world’s largest irrigation project
The quality of agricultural land in India varies from region to region, with some parts being quite arid. In fact, in parts of the country where land requires water levels of up to 800m, just 200m of water is present. Without water facilities nearby, these low water levels are not sufficient to irrigate this dry…
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WEG expands in North Africa
Global industrial equipment manufacturer, WEG is expanding its French branch with the opening of a new office in Algeria. The newly established office will help WEG France consolidate its presence in North Africa and strengthen its business relationships in the region.
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Setting the standard
Ten per cent of all industrial electricity in Europe goes into powering compressors. With the declaration of a climate emergency at the forefront of concerns, this figure must reduce. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at industrial motor manufacturer WEG, explores what a new type of positive displacement compressor design, combined with…
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WEG releases safety features for VSDs whitepaper
Production systems are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated, and this brings an increased need for safety. Leading automation manufacturer WEG has published a free whitepaper providing a straightforward guide to functional safety and how variable speed drives (VSDs) can be used to implement safety functions.
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Systems integrator joins WEG distribution network
Motor, drive and gearbox manufacturer WEG, has welcomed Quantum Controls to its distribution network. Quantum Controls will now supply WEG’s products to its customer base throughout the UK. The Northumberland-based business is not just a distributor of motors and drives, but also a systems integrator offering 24-7 service. This offering adds a wealth of experience,…
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Reducing energy in food processing
What’s inside a KitKat? You might be surprised to learn, it’s filled with other bits of broken KitKat. Confectionary manufacturer, Nestlé achieved zero waste status for the chocolate bar over a decade ago, but efforts to improve sustainability in food processing go further than reusing broken biscuits. Here Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing…
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WEG products achieve UKCA certification
~ New UK technical requirements lead to changes in conformity marking ~ Leading motors, drives and automation manufacturer WEG is updating the marks on its products following regulatory changes introduced due to Brexit. From January 1, 2023, products commercialised in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) will require mandatory UK conformity assessed (UKCA) markings to…
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Selecting the correct motor control equipment
~ When to choose a variable speed drive or soft starter~ Leading industrial motor and variable speed drive (VSD) manufacturer WEG, has released a whitepaper detailing how to choose between VSDs and soft starters. The free guide titled, Variable speed drive or soft starter will help facilities managers to make an informed purchasing decision and…
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Better safe than sorry with VSDs
Globally, there are approximately 340 million occupational accidents each year, according to the United Nation’s International Labour Organisation. With lives at risk, the safety of industrial machinery is a serious business. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at motor and drive manufacturer, WEG, explains how variable speed drives (VSDs) with built-in safety…
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WEG extends CFW500 series of variable speed drives
Global manufacturer of motors and drive technology, WEG, has launched two extended versions of the CFW500 series of variable speed drives (VSDs). The new models are available with an extended frame size and higher ingress protection (IP) rating and have been developed to comply with future energy efficiency regulations from the European Union (EU).
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How to keep gearbox maintenance to a minimum
According to a study by OneServe, manufacturers lose between £60,000 and £500,000 a year due to unplanned machine downtime. This figure is staggering, but there are ways for plant operators to avoid it. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European marketing manager at motor, gearbox and drive manufacturer WEG, explains how gearbox manufacturers help reduce downtime and keep…
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Powering Antwerp’s City Hall
The last thing a city needs is for its critical infrastructure to be affected by a power failure. That includes its city hall. That’s why E. Van Wingen, a leading Belgium based manufacturer of high-end engine-based power solutions, turned to WEG, to assist with a secure back-up power supply for the Stadhuis, Belgium.
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Five small changes to boost plant efficiency
The energy cost to run an electric motor over ten years is at least 30 times the original purchase price. With energy consumption responsible for the vast majority of whole life costs, Marek Lukaszczyk of motor and drive manufacturer, WEG, explains five ways to improve motor energy efficiency. Thankfully, changes in a plant do not…
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Hazardous area motor repair adheres to explosive environment standards
~ WEG delivers three-phase induction motor retrofit for EX-n classified area ~ Classified area motors require specialist expertise to repair them. Global motor manufacturer, WEG experienced this first-hand during a motor retrofitting project for a petrochemical firm based in Brazil. Requiring a rewind of the motor’s stator and repair of components to meet IEC 60079-19…
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