Brazilian producer of linens, Teka has
replaced the original motor on its
yarn starching machine with a WEG
15kW WMagnet Motor and
associated variable speed drive
system, which allows infinite variation
of rotation of the motor system.

The replacement WMagnet motor
is said to have reduced maintenance
costs to practically zero, and also
machine downtime, at the same time
as saving energy and providing more
power and versatility in speed control
for the yarn starching operation.

The installation of the replacement
motor was simple because the
WMagnet is much smaller than the
original motor, and also weighs much
less – 70kg as opposed to 360kg.

These reductions in space and weight
also mean that any future
maintenance will be easier.