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It starts with an energy efficient motor
France is one of the largest producers of electricity, with EDF, Engie and Total all major players in the energy sector. Here, Yves Jamet, marketing manager at WEG France SAS, a leading global manufacturer of motors and drives, explains how industrial businesses can contribute to France’s energy efficiency targets by opting for a motor with…
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WEG develops anti-viral coating to protect against COVID-19
Industrial equipment manufacturer, WEG has developed a new anti-viral coating from its WEG Coatings and Varnishes Unit in Brazil. Developed for use on professional machinery and equipment used in hospitals, laboratories and medical settings, the new coating makes 99.9 per cent of coronavirus inactive within minutes of contact with the surface. The coating, polyurethane W-THANE APA…
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WEG gas turbine generators on way to offshore locations
~ Equipment for the future of offshore storage ~ Global motor manufacturer, WEG has been selected to deliver generators to several Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) ships in Brazil. Widely regarded as the future of offshore storage, the FPSOs will include eight gas turbine generators and a cohort over 60 medium voltage and low…
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Achieving shipping’s green ambitions
~ WEG power for super green marine dredger ~ As major contributors to transport emissions, ship manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve the efficiency of their vessels. Combined with heightened regulations and complex marine specifications, building and designing for a large vessel is a complex task. Electric motor manufacturer, WEG, experienced this first-hand when…
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UK expansion for global motor manufacturer
To support its growing UK customer base, global manufacturer of motors, gearboxes and drives, WEG, has appointed three new employees to its UK team. The appointments reflect a period of growth for WEG UK, following the successful extension of the company’s CFW500 variable speed drives (VSDs) and SSW900 series of soft starters.
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It’s plain sailing travelling the world
Around 25 years ago, Dutch designer Bart Pothoven had a revolutionary idea to design a sail ship with three keels and sail across the world. 25 countries later, Pothoven and his vessel, Triakel, has travelled the widths of the ocean. Here’s how WEG supplied two electric motors and two frequency inverters to help Pothoven achieve…
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WEG expands W60 motor range
Global motor manufacturer, WEG has expanded its range of W60 motors. The three-phase induction motors are the most compact modular motors on the market and are now available in frame sizes 335H/G and 400G/F. The new sizes are ideal for applications on compressors, pumps and fans, and have been developed for the International Electrotechnical Commission…
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New motor legislation, new green possibilities
France has the third largest economy in Europe, led by its thriving tourism, manufacturing and energy sectors. So, what effect will the new European legislation 2019/1781 have on the French market? Here, Yves Jamet, marketing manager at WEG France SAS, a leading global manufacturer of motors and drives, explains how the new ecodesign requirements for…
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Apex Pumps uses WEG hazardous area motor for industrial hand sanitiser production
Using an ATEX approved motor from global motor manufacturer, WEG, Apex Pumps manufactured and delivered a pump for hand sanitiser production in just seven days. The order was vital for the manufacture of hand sanitiser during the United Kingdom’s coronavirus crisis. The pump was delivered to a chemical company to circulate and process ethanol, a…
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Motor manufacturer extends portfolio of power contactors
Leading global manufacturer of motors and drive technology, WEG, has launched new power contactors, extending the popular CWB series with frame sizes 95, 110 and 125. WEG has also added new variants of the CWB series: CWBS power contactors for safety applications in frame sizes 40 to 80, corresponding to rated operating power from 18.5 kW…
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WEG supports hospital with emergency power
Motor and alternator manufacturer, WEG has supplied eight 1,700 kVA alternators to provide emergency power to the Clinical Centre of Serbia’s newly-expanded facilities. At a time when hospitals globally are a focal point in the fight against COVID-19, this project highlights the importance of effective backup power systems to cover unexpected mains power failure.
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HVAC for NHS Nightingale North West
~ Coronavirus hospital benefits from intelligent air filtration installation ~ Leading motor and drive manufacturer, WEG, replaced the ventilation fan drive system at Manchester Central as part of an efficiency project to help the venue achieve ISO 20121 standard for sustainability. Now, as the venue is transformed into the NHS Nightingale North West, the air…
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After the flood
~ WEG’s SSW900 soft-starters rescue national power system from natural disaster ~ When recent flooding in North Macedonia threatened the country’s supply of electricity, the company tasked with draining the mine, Simtech Solution, turned to WEG, the global motor and drive manufacturer, for support at a critical time. Among the consequences of this natural disaster,…
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WEG to produce artificial ventilators for patients tested positive for COVID-19
WEG announced today the signature of a technology transfer agreement with LEISTUNG Equipamentos Ltda., Manufacturer of Medical-Hospital Equipment, to produce artificial ventilators that will be used by patients tested positive for COVID-19. The contract, signed between the companies, grants WEG the license to produce the ventilator based on the mechanical ventilation device “Luft-3” from LEISTUNG.…
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WEG establishes repair and service network
~ Delivering prompt equipment repair in the Middle East ~ World-leading rotating machinery manufacturer, WEG has established a repair and service network to provide essential motor maintenance for customers in the Middle East. Following extensive audits, a select number of highly skilled service providers have been approved. The network of partners will provide aftersales support…
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WEG presents decentralised low-power variable speed drives
WEG, a leading global manufacturer of motors and drives, has launched a new member of the MW500 series of variable speed drives (VSDs). Designed for decentralised installation, the MW500 VSDs are now available for operating induction motors with low power in the range of 370 to 550 W.
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WEG awards Premier Partner status to distributor
Industrial automation manufacturer, WEG has awarded Irish parts supplier, Technidrive with its prestigious premier distributor status. Having supplied WEG’s products for over 15 years, Technidrive has expanded significantly in recent years, now stocking a complete range of WEG electric motors, drives and automation products. This premier distributor status means that Technidrive is not only the…
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Beyond the Sword of Damocles
Cited as the precursor to augmented reality (AR), the first head-mounted display system was developed by Harvard associate professor Ivan Sutherland in 1968. Its formidable size and weight earned it the name; The Sword of Damocles. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at global manufacturer of motors and drive technology, WEG explains…
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