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WEG retrofits port’s overhead crane drive system
In demanding industrial settings, cranes must endure heavy loads and harsh conditions while also striving for energy efficiency. These demands led Nedcranes, a specialist for port, overhead and gantry cranes based in the Netherlands, to partner with motion drives manufacturer, WEG to modernise the overhead crane system at Rail Port Brabant in Tilburg, Netherlands. WEG’s…
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More sustainable raw material processing
Research by Centrica has found that financial risk and energy security were among the biggest concerns of 500 surveyed businesses. This is understandable, as businesses face the paradox of optimising productivity while also meeting sustainability objectives. One such business is Binder+Co, a developer of screen systems, which turned to the motors and drives manufacturer, WEG…
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WEG to exhibit at Warsaw HVAC Expo
~ Engineering solutions for HVAC applications ~ WEG, a global manufacturer of motors and drives, will showcase its solutions for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications at the Warsaw HVAC Expo in Poland. Held on 27 to 29 February 2024, the exhibition will see WEG present its diverse range of equipment for the sector,…
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WEG supports world’s largest orange juice manufacturer
Citrosuco is the world’s largest orange juice company, with a production capacity that makes up more than 40 per cent of all the orange juice produced and exported by Brazil. The manufacturer was experiencing low operational efficiency in the cooling towers of its São Paulo plant. For a solution, Citrosuco partnered with motors and drives…
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WEG to exhibit at Warsaw HVAC Expo
WEG, a global manufacturer of motors and drives, will showcase its solutions for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications at the Warsaw HVAC Expo in Poland. Held on 27 to 29 February 2024, the exhibition will see WEG present its diverse range of equipment for the sector, including its smoke extraction motors, the W20…
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Trimmed to perfection
Austria’s Springer Group specialises in machinery and conveying systems for the timber industry. Its offerings include the E-CUT 200, the first electrically operated beltless trimmer. The company turned to WEG, the motion drives specialist, to help it develop the machine’s beltless drive. The drive needed to be specific for the woodworking industry, to avoid high…
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WEG to showcase innovations at EGYPES
WEG, the global electrical manufacturer including motors and drives, will exhibit its latest products and technologies at the Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES), between February 19 to 21 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo, Egypt. WEG will present its high-efficiency motors, innovative variable speed drives (VSDs) and digital solutions to support sustainability in Hall…
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WEG Benelux invests in local assembly line
WEG Benelux has launched a new assembly line at its warehouse facility in Nivelles, Belgium. The €350.000 investment will enable WEG Benelux to assemble the WG20 geared motor series on site, significantly reducing lead times for customers in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
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Improving the efficiency of the Netherlands’ wastewater treatment network
A fifth of the total surface area of the Netherlands consists of water. Unsurprisingly, there are around 116,000 km of water pipes connecting the country’s vast water network. Here’s how global electric motor manufacturer, WEG worked with industrial pump specialist, Pentair, to upgrade and expand the pumps at water board Brabantse Delta’s sewage water pumping stations…
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Dual strategies for Industry 4.0
Asset and equipment management is being revolutionised by digital industrial solutions. However, for WEG — the global industrial equipment manufacturer — Industry 4.0 is not just a strategy for product development, but for internal processes too. Here, Mateus Nicoladelli de Oliveira, from the WEG digital solutions team and Jesus Angel Rivas Moro of WEG Iberia…
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WEG supplies motors with IP67S protection
WEG, the global motors and drives manufacturer, has recently completed the first delivery of three W22 280S/M 110kW 380V V1 vertical motors, with IP67S degree of protection. This newly achieved IP rating was met by WEG’s engineering team at its manufacturing site in Portugal. This first order of these vertical motors was placed with one…
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WEG to exhibit at Indumation 2024
Global motors, drives and gearboxes manufacturer, WEG is set to exhibit at Indumation 2024, the fastest growing meeting place for the industrial automation and Industry 4.0 community in the region. Taking place from 31 January to 2 February at Xpo in Kortrijk, Belgium, WEG will introduce the capabilities of its new WG20 geared motor assembly…
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WEG announces new ADV200-SP for solar pumping
Leading motor and drive supplier, WEG, has announced the launch of its new ADV200-SP drive for solar pumping applications. This cutting-edge variable frequency drive is designed specifically for isolated or hybrid solar-powered water pumping systems, bringing a new level of efficiency and sustainability to the agricultural and industrial sectors. The ADV200-SP drive is one of…
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Luxury living with the utmost safety
The ambitious Dubai Hills Estate project, situated in the heart of Dubai, has set new benchmarks in architectural excellence and safety standards. During the estate’s development, fire safety was a critical consideration. Motor and drives specialist, WEG was called upon to supply its W22 Smoke Extraction motors, developed to ensure air circulation in closed environments,…
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Mitigating electrical current rise and increasing refrigeration equipment reliability
According to a study by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), equipment downtime costs the food and beverage industry an estimated €30,000 to €50,000 per hour. If critical equipment such as refrigerators were to fail, the losses could be devastating. Even a short period of downtime could render a whole batch of product unusable — leading to…
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New hires for WEG Scandinavia
WEG Scandinavia welcomes new team members to support growth in the region Global motor manufacturer, WEG has significantly invested in its team in Scandinavia with the addition of four new senior hires. The new employees will help the company continue to deliver top-quality geared motors and other power transmission solutions to customers across Scandinavia, following…
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Specifying a gear unit
A species of British insects, called planthoppers, have a row of small teeth on each leg that interlock together. As the planthopper jumps, the teeth ensure its legs rotate and extend at the same time. Essentially, the insect has gears. Mimicking nature, industrial gears are essential for transferring power and motion, but in industry, the…
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WEG Middle East supplies motors for prestigious Al Adan Hospital project in Kuwait
Reliable motors maintain air quality in healthcare setting Global motor manufacturer, WEG has won the prestigious contract to supply a fleet of W22 motors to upgrade the air handling units at the Al Adan Hospital in Kuwait. Founded in 1986, the Al Adan Hospital is the main public general hospital in Al Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait…
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