WEG showcases at Food Manufacturing Live
Motion drive solutions for food and beverage
Global manufacturer of motors and drives , WEG will exhibit at the first edition of Food Manufacturing Live taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum , Birmingham , on May 1 , 2024 . Among the products displayed at stand 38 is the CFW900 variable speed drive ( VSD ) and the WG20 geared motor , both specifically tailored to meet the demands of the food and beverage industries .
Food Manufacturing Live is poised to emerge as the UK ’ s specialist technical event for the food and drink manufacturing industries , where engineers can explore and showcase the latest technological innovations and equipment developments . The exhibition will focus on digital transformation and energy efficiency , providing a unique opportunity for industry to network and stay ahead of the trends that define modern food processing .
WEG is ready to unveil its newest solutions aimed to enhance efficiency in the food processing sector . Among the key demonstrations will be the versatile gearbox , WG20 . These helical gear units come in twelve housing sizes for nominal torques from 440 to 159,000 lb-in and are available in both foot and flange designs . Primarily used for packaging machines , bakery equipment and conveyor belts , the WG20 comes in three different models : helical , parallel shaft and helical bevel .
The team will also display the CFW900 VSD . This highperformance VSD has 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 . It comes with an advanced energy saving function , high operating range , safety functions and features for improving productivity .
“ Food Manufacturing Live is great opportunity to showcase our highefficient solutions to a wide range of food sector professionals ”, explained Marek Lukaszczyk , marketing manager for Europe and the Middle East at WEG . “ In food processing , the adoption of energy-efficient equipment is key to achieve economic and environmental goals .”
WEG will also provide technical information on its new W23 Sync + hybrid motor , a recently launched line that combines permanent magnet and switch reluctance technologies . The W23 Sync + has an efficiency rating of IE5 and the W23 Sync + ULTRA boasts an IE6 rating , with both types having increased power factors .
WEG will also feature other solutions suitable for the food sector , such as the ADVP200- SP . This drive converts electrical energy supplied by a PV panel into mechanical energy , which is consequently converted into hydraulic energy by the pump .
Finally , WEG will highlight its remote monitoring system , Motion Fleet Management ( MFM ), which enables engineers to monitor the performance of industrial assets . The system can be used in food manufacturing networks to provide predictive maintenance and identify faults , avoiding stops in the production line and therefore improving throughput .
“ Our products are designed to enhance and improve the efficiency of food and drink production . For instance , the CW900 VSD can adjust the speed of a conveyor system ,” explained Lukaszczyk . “ Another example is the W23 Sync + ULTRA , which , compared to conventional induction motors , experiences minimal efficiency loss . It demonstrates a decrease of less than two percent when load and speed are reduced by 25 percent ”.
If you need more information on the products mentioned , visit the website . To arrange a meeting with WEG at the Food Manufacturing Live show , please send an email to : info-uk @ weg . net .
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