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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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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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Powering the future
~ WEG motor designed to start hydrogen-ready turbines ~ The share of hydrogen in Europe’s energy mix is expected to grow from less than two per cent, to over 13 per cent by 2050. Offering drastically reduced carbon emissions when burned for fuel, hydrogen is a key part of achieving Europe’s clean energy ambitions. When…
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WEG welcomes new opportunities in the Gulf
The ‘North Depot’ aviation fuel facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport has a fuel capacity of 96 million litres, the equivalent to the amount of water needed to fill 38 Olympic size swimming pools. The pumps that supply a facility such as this need to meet exacting standards. Here’s how Flowserve UAE partnered with motors…
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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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Container crane improves efficiency at freight terminal
~ WEG and Nedcranes install new crane at Railport Brabant ~ According to Inbound Logistics 2019 Global Logistics Guide, the Netherlands is one of the world’s strongest logistics hubs for global trade connections. However, with around three quarters of freight transport managed by road, the thriving freight industry is under pressure to improve the sustainability…
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Reaching new heights
An automated warehouse is a breath-taking sight, as reams of pallets are automatically scanned and retrieved for delivery. But not all automation systems are made to endure extreme environments. Here’s how Technidrive Ltd and WEG partnered to help Moffett, an automated storage firm, design a vertical lift for extreme temperatures.
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Why is line voltage versatility important for geared motors?
Technical specifications are fundamental for choosing the right gear unit. The more clearly defined, the better. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European marketing manager at motor and drive manufacturer, WEG, explains why plant operators must analyse the line voltage versatility of a geared motor before a purchase.
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WEG supplies energy storage system and microgrid control to Alcântara Launch Centre
WEG ensures power supply for the launch of space rockets Global motor and drives manufacturer, WEG has supplied a complete energy storage system in utility scale lithium-ion batteries and the development of a microgrid control to the Alcântara Launch Center (CLA), based in the northern state of Maranhão. Powered by several energy sources, this project…
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Improving jaw crusher safety
According to the Health and Safety Executive’s guidance for the safe operation and use of mobile jaw crushers, equipment operators may be subject to multiple risks including exposure to dust, noise, whole body vibration and being struck by objects ejected from the crusher. Here’s how, WEG’s premier distributor Technidrive, developed an energy efficient automatic jaw…
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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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Five questions to ask before you buy a geared motor
Five questions to ask before you buy a geared motor The global geared motor market is expected to reach approximately $32.9 billion by 2025. But, before plant operators and mechanical engineers invest in the latest geared motor technology, what are the key purchasing considerations? Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager of gearbox,…
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