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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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Reducing energy in food processing
What’s inside a KitKat? You might be surprised to learn, it’s filled with other bits of broken KitKat. Confectionary manufacturer, Nestlé achieved zero waste status for the chocolate bar over a decade ago, but efforts to improve sustainability in food processing go further than reusing broken biscuits. Here Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing…
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Variable speed drives for safer operations
~ Building safety systems for effective failure prevention ~ Functional safety is more important than ever as production systems and processes become more sophisticated. When building safety systems, variable speed drives (VSDs) can be integrated into systems to ensure that standards are met and performance level is improved. Global automation manufacturer WEG has released a…
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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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Steps for more efficient pumping applications
The development of large-scale projects such as the $23 billion Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the $563 million Doha south sewage treatment infrastructure in Qatar are expected to continue driving the demand for industrial pumps in the Middle East. Here Raphael Torrano da Conceição, managing director at industrial motor…
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Improving the efficiency of the pulp and paper industry
~ How can pulp and paper mills make energy savings? ~ Sweden is the world’s second largest exporter of pulp, paper and sawn wood products combined. Nearly 90 per cent of its pulp and paper production is exported. Provided that forests are managed in a sustainable manner, the raw material is renewable and recyclable. However,…
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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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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 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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