The increased move towards the use of IE3 electric motors has made it increasingly important that the most appropriate starting method be selected to ensure optimum performance. With this move it is essential ...
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South Africa could go a long way to cut the risk of future load-shedding by adopting a minimum efficiency performance standard (MEPS) for electric motors. According to Fanie Steyn, manager rotating machines ...
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Fast payback on steam turbine cogeneration systems makes this power source an attractive option across numerous industries. This is according to Leandro Magro, manager steam turbines at Zest WEG Group, ...
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As Sandton anticipates the completion this year of the Leonardo, the top end mixed-use skyscraper being constructed by Aveng-Grinaker LTA, Level 1 BBBEE-rated Zest WEG Group has supplied generator sets ...
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According to Zest WEG Group, there are misconceptions around what constitutes ‘earth’ and ‘neutral’ connections, and not understanding the differences can create serious problems when connections are ...
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The replacement of steel by aluzinc in the manufacture of Shaw Controls’ motor control centres (MCCs) is giving a range of benefits to the company’s customers. “Traditionally we used only steel for our ...
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WEG variable speed drives (VSDs) offer the agricultural sector the ability to reduce the operating cost on automated water collection systems with a reduction in motor energy consumption when the motor ...
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Anyone within the agricultural sector will know that operating an irrigation system can be expensive, with one of the primary factors being the cost of energy. The good news is that there are ways to ...
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Engineered to provide a compact contactor solution, the WEG CWB range of devices offers a width space saving of up to 18%. Developed in two frame sizes, the contactors meet a range of industrial and domestic ...
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Steadily integrating its continuous improvement efforts alongside the transformation of its business, the Zest WEG Group recently achieved Level 1 status in terms of Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment ...
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Leveraging digital technology is said to be key to participating in the next wave of economic growth. At the very least, using it will allow mines, process plants and other industrial operations to reduce ...
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Electric motor applications require a reliable, robust fit-for-purpose product that gives the end user the requisite low total cost of ownership. Fanie Steyn, manager for rotating machines at Zest WEG ...
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