Improved IP rating for WEG inverter range
Motor and drive manufacturer , WEG will exhibit its latest range of industrial inverters at Aqua Nederland , held on March 15 , 16 & 17 , 2022 in Gorinchem . Demonstrating inverters from the CFW range , WEG is showcasing the latest version of the CFW500 variable speed drive at the show , which is now available with an ingress protection ( IP ) rating of IP66 .
Aqua Nederland is the leading event for the water industry in Holland , welcoming over 370 exhibitors to demonstrate the latest technology in water treatment and management . As an intimate trade fair , the show provides a unique opportunity for those working in the industry to discover new product launches and network with other water industry professionals .
At the show , WEG will show the latest version of its well-established CFW500 frequency inverter . The CFW500 is a high-performance variable speed drive ( VSD ) with power ranging from 0.25 to 75 , developed to control the speed and torque of three-phase induction motors . The device is now available with a higher IP rating than ever before , boasting IP66 rating as opposed to the previous IP20 , meaning that it is suitable for applications where it may be subjected to direct high-pressure jets of water
Other variable speed drives from the WEG range have also been improved . The CFW700 , CFW701 and CFW11 are now available with IP55 protection rating — making these devices ideal choices for applications in the water industry .
WEG has long provided solutions for the water industry , including its control gear and soft starters . Due to the demanding environments of water treatment , management and pumping , WEG is
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WEG has also developed bespoke technology for drives used in pumping applications . WEG ’ s Pump Genius Has features that include broken pipe and leakage detection and programmable schedules with energy savings .
“ WEG doesn ’ t simply sell motors and drives ,” explained Marek Lukaszczyk , marketing manager at WEG . “ Engineers at WEG work directly with customers to ensure the drives we supply are ideally suited for each application . For the water industry , this process ensures that drives are engineered to operate in the most effective and optimal manner — with an appropriate IP rating and peripheral technology to support the drive once it is in use .
“ As a specialist trade fair , Aqua Nederland provides the perfect environment for WEG ’ s engineers to meet with potential end users and discuss their current challenges for motor and drive deployment in the water industry . The team will be available during the three day show at stand J106 .”
More information on WEG ’ s devices for the water sector can be found on the company website . To arrange a meeting with a representative from WEG at Aqua Nederland 2022 , please contact the team directly at : mbrinks @ weg . net .
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