Tag: VSD
-
WEG brings sensors, motors and drives to SIEE Pollutec
WEG, a leading manufacturer of motors, drives and gearboxes, was among exhibitors at the 19th edition of SIEE Pollutec in Algiers, Algeria, North Africa, between June 10 to 13, 2024. Visitors to the event had the opportunity to explore WEG’s cutting-edge products and solutions that are suitable for the water and environment sector in Africa.
-
Where do drives support energy efficiency?
Supporting environmental compliance in fans, pumps and compressors Today, the most common use of drives in industrial environments is for the control of fans, pumps and compressors. In fact, these applications account for about 75 per cent of all drives operating globally. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at motor and drive…
-
VSDs vs. soft starters: A guide to choosing the right efficiency equipment
Approximately eight billion electric motors are in operation in Europe, consuming nearly half of all the continent’s electricity. Variable speed drives (VSDs) and soft starters provide ways to reduce the energy consumption of a motor by providing operators with control over their power. But which is the most appropriate choice? Here, Marek Lukaszczyk of WEG…
-
Increasing profit margins through energy efficiency
~ Can correct motor management cut costs in food and beverage production ~ With growing pressure on the food industry’s profit margins, companies must look to reduce manufacturing costs wherever possible. The food industry is incredibly energy intensive, accounting for around 30 per cent of global energy consumption As a result, improving efficiency offers an…
-
WEG launches the new CFW900 range of variable speed drives
The CFW900 offers increased energy efficiency and connectivity Dedicated to producing energy efficient equipment, global leaders of electric motor and variable speed drive (VSD) technologies, WEG has launched a new high-performance VSD. With a simplified design, increased power density and ease-of-use that allows the user to access configurations and technical data in a fast and…
-
Five reasons to select VSDs for pump applications
Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at the global manufacturer and supplier of motors and drive technology, WEG, gives us his top five reasons for selecting variable speed drives (VSDs) for pump applications. Superiority over on-off control pumps For someone seeking a low-price solution to pump control, an on–off pump will feature little…
-
Using VSDs for shredder control
~ How VSDs can increase throughput and efficiency in shredding applications ~ We’ve all faced a situation where our handy office shredder grinds to a halt when it becomes jammed or overloaded. In this scenario, you can usually press the reverse button to remove the blockage. For larger shredders in industrial applications, such as those…
-
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…
-
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…
WEG Europe and Middle East 