WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company founded in 1961 in Brazil, operating primarily in the capital goods sector. The company provides comprehensive solutions in electric machines, automation, and paints, serving diverse industries, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, and mining. WEG's product portfolio encompasses electric motors, generators, transformers, drives, and coatings, all designed to improve energy efficiency and sustainability. With a presence in over 135 countries, WEG emphasizes technological innovation and operational excellence, aiming to deliver high-quality products and services that meet the evolving needs of the global market.
Lenzing Filtration needed explosionproof motor and drive systems for hazardous MDI production. WEG Gear Systems provided a custom solution to meet safety standards.
WEG will showcase its latest solar-powered drives for pumping applications at WETEX 2023, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 15-17. The company will showcase its technology in hall eight, stand 8-D16.
Industrial gears are essential for transferring power and motion, but design and specification is more diverse. Marek Lukaszczyk, Europe and Middle East marketing manager for geared motor manufacturer, WEG, explains how to specify the correct gear unit for your application.
Digital technologies are accelerating innovation and efficiency at an unprecedented scale. Improved accessibility and affordability have made it simpler than ever to implement advanced digital systems to improve industrial processes.
Global motor manufacturer, WEG has successfully completed an energy saving project for Orleplast, a leading packaging manufacturer based in Brazil. With the initial goal of achieving greater productivity, Orleplast took the opportunity to invest in more efficient equipment for its site, turning to the experts at WEG’s Energy Efficiency Business Centre for support.
Global motor manufacturer, WEG has launched Motion Fleet Management (WMFM), a control and monitoring tool for the operation and maintenance of industrial assets. Deployable across fleets of motors, drives, gearboxes and other installed equipment, WMFM promises to reduce unscheduled downtime, optimise maintenance, and improve efficiency in large industrial operations. Asset condition monitoring with Motion Fleet Management.
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 simple way, the CFW900 provides a multitude of benefits.
Global motor manufacturer, WEG will host its webinar on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Electric Motors on March 23, 2022, at 11.00 to 13.00 (GMT). The digital event has been developed for engineers to explore how Industry 4.0 can be applied to motors through digital tools to improve motor reliability, productivity and availability. You can register for the event here.
Variable speed drives (VSDs) offer an alternative means of improving efficiency and reducing emissions. They intuitively vary voltage and input frequency to control speed and torque in electric motors dependent on the application, reducing energy costs and making processes more environmentally friendly.