Category: Press releases
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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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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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WEG launches top performing motor for fan applications
~ WECM range: Moving air with efficiency ~ Industrial motor manufacturer, WEG, has launched the WEG Electronically Commutated Motor (WECM) range. The motors have been developed to meet the safety and reliability needs of exhaust and ventilation systems — providing energy consumption rates for a variety of air movement applications. The WECM range has been…
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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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Variable speed drive applications guide published
~ Why using a VSD can help save money and the environment ~ Variable speed drive (VSD) and motor specialist, WEG has published a new guide detailing how using a VSD can save money and protect the environment. The guide also offers application specific advice when choosing VSDs for fans, pumps, HVAC systems, and compressors.…
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Harmonic mitigation for inverters
~ WEG provides technology recommendations for VSD harmonics ~ Variable speed drives (VSDs) — sometimes called inverters — are notorious for creating harmonics in electric systems. To help minimise harmful harmonics, global inverter manufacturer, WEG has released a downloadable guide on Solutions for Harmonic Mitigation in Inverter Applications. This can be downloaded from www.weg-automation.com. Harmonics…
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WEG to launch 7MW wind turbine
~ Prototype to be ready for operation by 2024 ~ Global industrial equipment manufacturer, WEG has announced it will launch a new 7MW wind turbine, provides greater power and efficiency for wind generation projects. Measuring an impressive 172 metres rotor diameter, the turbine will be the largest in operation in Brazil — the market in…
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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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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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WEG to supply transformers to new airport in Mexico
Motor, drive and gearbox manufacturer, WEG has announced the contract to supply 241 transformers to the International Airport Felipe Ángeles, in the state of Mexico. The WEG equipment is significant in the construction of the General Felipe Ángeles International Airport, which aims to reduce the high saturation of the current Mexico City International Airport.
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WEG completes multi-million-euro investment:
WEG, a global leader in the drive technology sector with over 45 production sites worldwide, has now significantly expanded capacity at its WEG Centre of Excellence for Drive Development in Markt Piesting, Austria. Construction work for the new facilities on the grounds of WEG subsidiary Watt Drive Antriebstechnik GmbH is now complete, while modernisation of…
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WEG provides electric motors and soft starters at seawater desalination plant in Chile
Drinking water is scarce in the Atacama region of Chile. In response to this challenge, WEG has partnered with a Chilean sanitation company to provide electric motors and soft starters at a desalination plant — a facility that will continuously supply quality drinking water to over 200,000 people.
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WEG supplies permanent magnet motor to Klabin
Industrial motor manufacturer, WEG has supplied a permanent magnet motor to Klabin, the largest producer and exporter of packaging paper in Brazil. Aiming at ensuring better results for its production process, Klabin purchased a 125 HP WEG W22 Magnet motor in October 2019 to replace the DC drive of its lime furnace.
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Warehouse expansion for WEG Belgium
~ Growth facilitates extra motor storage and additional services for customers ~ Gearbox, motor and drive manufacturer, WEG has extended its warehouse in Belgium. The expansion will increase storage space at the site by 1800 square metres (m²), facilitating future growth for the company, increasing flexibility for customers and providing new office space for staff.…
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WEG launches decentralised drive package with WG20 geared motors and MW500 VSDs
WEG, a global leader in drive technology, has announced availability of a decentralised drive package, consisting of WG20-series gear units, EUSAS motors and a MW500 variable speed drive (VSD). Compared with traditional drives, this compact and decentralised package provides lower energy consumption and a compact footprint, as well as improved flexibility.
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WEG introduces live remote factory acceptance testing
~ WEG customers now able to watch real-time testing from their location ~ Global motor and drive manufacturer, WEG has developed a new testing procedure that allows customers to witness the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) process without travelling to a WEG manufacturing plant. Used in Portugal since March 2020, the remote testing system helps to…
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