Author: WEG Europe and Middle East
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WEG opens motor production plant in Algeria
WEG, the motors and drives specialist, has established a new company and production facility, WEG Algeria Motors Spa, in the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, North Africa. Located in the Wilaya of Sétif province in north-eastern Algeria, the new plant is the latest development in WEG Group’s ongoing strategy to invest in growth in regions…
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WEG develops custom smoke extraction motors
Motor manufacturer partners with global ventilation expert Global motor manufacturer, WEG has supplied custom motors for the new smoke extractor product line from ECE Cogemacoustic, a global ventilation expert based in France. WEG has engineered a customised version of the W22 motor to ensure the ECE Cogemacoustic equipment can preserve air quality in public environments…
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WEG provides power for desalination plant
Supporting sustainable seawater treatment Industrial motor manufacturer, WEG has partnered with Sacyr Industrial to provide essential equipment and support the expansion of a largescale seawater desalination plant in Tenerife. The project, completed through WEG subsidiary, WEG AUTRIAL, has increased the desalinated water production capacity of the site by 37 per cent, increasing its potential supply…
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Reliably converting blast furnace gas into electricity
The Knippegroen power plant — commissioned by Electrabel in December 2010 — is located on the site of the steel producer ArcelorMittal in Ghent, Belgium. The power plant serves two needs: to meet the large long-term electricity demands of the steel company and to provide conversion into electricity for the residual gases that are formed…
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WEG supplies motors and drives to world’s biggest desalination plant
Built on the western coast of the red sea, the Rabigh 3 is the world’s largest seawater desalination plant. The plant, which uses reverse osmosis technology, has a production capacity of 600000 m3 per day. This is enough to supply desalinated water to around three million people across one million households in Makkah, Al-Mokarramah, Jeddah…
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Is WEG the world’s greenest motor manufacturer?
Electric motors are the single biggest consumer of electricity. However, motor and drive manufacturer, WEG is setting the sustainability standard. Having long surpassed the latest energy regulations and operated to the principles of the Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), WEG is continuing to improve its green manufacturing processes. WEG is well versed in producing energy…
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WEG permanent magnet motor saves energy for Orleplast
Global motor manufacturer, WEG has successfully completed an energy saving project for Orleplast, a leading packaging manufacturer based in Brazil. With the initial goal of achieving greater productivity, Orleplast took the opportunity to invest in more efficient equipment for its site, turning to the experts at WEG’s Energy Efficiency Business Centre for support. Orleplast is…
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Are you getting the most out of your variable speed drive (VSD)?
It’s one thing opting for energy saving equipment, but it’s also important to make sure the equipment is properly installed and continually monitored so that you reap ongoing and maximum energy improvements. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at WEG UK, a leading global manufacturer of motors and drives, asks the important…
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Complete skip drive solution offers superior control
Motion control is paramount in hazardous industries like quarrying. If a skip laden with a ton and a half of product were to go hurtling off its rails at 80mph, the consequences could be devastating. Here’s how motor and drive manufacturer WEG and the company’s premier partner Technidrive, developed a new skip drive with a…
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How to read a motor nameplate
Electric motors sold in most countries are fitted with a nameplate displaying important operating data. Being able to read and understand these nameplates can help engineers select the most appropriate motor for an application, but they can be complex to decode. Here, Loic Kentrotis, marketing manager at leading motor manufacturer WEG France SAS discusses how…
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WEG supplies hydrogenerators to power plant in Brazil
Motor manufacturer produces its largest ever generators to support hydroelectric project Hydroelectric power is one of the largest renewable energy sources worldwide, and it requires specialist equipment to supply clean electricity. Motor and drive manufacturer WEG produced its largest ever hydrogenerators for the São Roque Hydroelectric Power Plant in Brazil. The plant, which has an…
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WEG generates growth in Europe’s alternator market
Industrial equipment manufacturer, WEG is celebrating a period of rapid growth for its alternator and generator business. As one of the largest alternator manufacturers in Latin America, WEG’s engineering expertise is now making headway in the European market. Here, Manoj Kakaya, high voltage solutions sales manager for Europe and the Middle East at WEG, examines…
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WEG launches Motion Fleet Management
Global motor manufacturer, WEG has launched Motion Fleet Management (WMFM), a control and monitoring tool for the operation and maintenance of industrial assets. Deployable across fleets of motors, drives, gearboxes and other installed equipment, WMFM promises to reduce unscheduled downtime, optimise maintenance, and improve efficiency in large industrial operations. WMFM is part of a growing…
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Digitalisation for the energy market
According to the European Union (EU), renewables overtook fossil fuels to become the number one energy source in the EU in 2020, producing 38 percent of the total energy generated. Digitalisation can be a valuable tool in a constantly evolving energy landscape, but how can operations in this sector effectively incorporate digital technologies? Here, Javier…
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WEG launches new EcoDrive app
Leading automation manufacturer, WEG has developed the new EcoDrive app to allows engineers to calculate the efficiency of their system — be it a variable speed drive (VSD), motor or a combination. The app is a crucial tool for engineers hoping to calculate and optimise their system efficiency. WEG EcoDrive is available for a free…
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Benefits of decentralised drives
Understanding the advantages of using a decentralised variable speed drive Decentralised variable speed drives (VSDs) can potentially offer 30 per cent or more in savings compared to centralised systems. This is one of the many advantages presented when opting for a decentralised drive. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at motor and…
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WEG to supply a product package for four biomass thermopower plants in Brazil
Mega project will generate clean energy to the state of Roraima with less dependability on diesel-operated thermal plants in the region Motors, drives and automation manufacturer, WEG has announced the signing of a contract with OXE Energia. This contains the supply of four complete sets of turbo generators, including logistics, assembly and commissioning services for…
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Smart panels, smart energy
According to industry experts, Spain will hit 68 per cent renewable power generation by 2030. Here, Juan Montecelo, sales director of WEG Autrial, explains why electric panel connectivity in renewable power plants will play an important role in achieving this. Through a medley of software, sensors and controllers, bespoke panel design will ensure Spain has…
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