Starter selection made easy (1st September 2004)

WEG is increasing both the functionality and ease of use of its SSW-05 micro soft starters with the introduction of a new programmable keypad and sizing software. The new sizing software makes the task of selecting a soft starter for all types of pum

From Production engineering

  Failures driven out (1st July 2004)

WEG distributor, Dorlec, has applied a matched WEG 200kw motor/drive package to solve a recurring problem of motor and inverter failure that was costing thousands of pounds in repair bills and lost production at SCA Hygiene in Chesterfield.

From Plant process control

  Designed to provide one drive for all applications (1st November 2003)

The latest inverter from WEG Electric Motors (UK) is essentially one drive for all applications, integrating selectable, V/F, sensorless vector, closed loop vector and fieldbus operation in a single product. The CFW-09 offers high performance across

From Plant process control

  COMPACT DRIVE RANGE (1st September 2003)

WEG claims its new CFW-08 range of compact drives is proof-positive that users do not have to compromise on drive size, performance, ease of use or price. Catering for single phase applications from 0.18 to 3.7kW, and three phase applications from 0.

From Plant process control

  Efficient blend (1st January 2010)

Since Mecaltec, manufacturer of equipment for the castings industry, installed WEGWmagnet motors in its equipment, the company has reduced operational costs and achieved higher efficiency and operating life.

From Energy management

  'Wash'inverter (1st September 2009)

WEG's new IP56-rated 'Wash' CFW- 08 frequency inverter is designed to offer protection against water and dust in food, beverage and chemical applications.

From Plant process control

  Motors installed (1st May 2009)

E.ON has installed two large WEG motors at Ratcliffe-On-Soar power station. Both have been installed in the Flue Gas desulphurisation plant which helps to reduce SO2 emissions while creating commercial quality gypsum. K

From Energy management

  Pump efficiency: motor matters (1st January 2009)

Pumps are mostly driven by electric motors, and represent around 30% of a developed economy's use of electrical energy.Choice of correct motor size (almost always the AC squirrel cage induction motor) affects, says WEG,not

From Energy management

  Motors off to India (1st September 2008)

Efficiency and value-formoney were the reasons Weir Minerals chose WEG EFF1 B3 induction motors for 20 pumps commissioned for a Paul Wurth blast furnace at the Vizag Steel Works in Andhara Pradesh, India.

From Plant process control

  Custom-made motor solutions (1st September 2008)

Retaining asset value of investment in existing plant and equipment is aided by WEG's custom-made electric motor replacements which can match a range of outputs, voltages and speeds as well as most motor applications.

From Energy management

  Electric motors (1st July 2008)

As part of the upgrade of the Yorkshire Water Waste Water Treatment Works in Halifax, WIMES compliant high efficiency WEG electric motors are being supplied to Spaans Babcock for refitting surface aerators for active s

From Plant process control

  Sizing matters (1st July 2008)

Industry figures suggest around 80% of pump motors could be the incorrect size, comments Andrew Glover, product manager for WEG Motors. He believes most are overspecified by 10 or 15% by engineers wanting to be 'on the

From Energy management

  Modular VF drive brings versatility to large motors (1st May 2008)

Improved plug-and-play philosophy for three-phase induction motor control is one of the features of WEG's CFW-11 variable frequency drive. The company has now added the CFW-11M modular drive which brings the CFW-11 des

From Energy management

  Automated crane (1st January 2008)

WEG has supplied a full turnkey system including transformers, MV motors and MV frequency inverters to automate a large crane at the Usiminas steel plant in Brazil. The crane provides a 260-tonne lifting capacity on its

From Energy management

  Efficiency drive (1st May 2007)

WEG Electric Motors says drive shafts.

From Plant process control