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Flender One gearboxes with unique housing deisgn and cooling ribs have been widely deployed in mining pump applications
avoided . Drive and process become transparent , and service can be planned . The smooth life cycle of the drive and plant avoids unnecessary downtime and creates maximum planning reliability and efficiency for operators and services .”
Another innovation in drive technology is the new product configurator . With just three pieces of information , the customer can configure their customised gear unit online – application , power , and speed . Within seconds , the 3D data and a 360-degree preview of the gearbox are available .
WEG moves to acquire Marathon mining motors business
In September , leading global electric motors and drives group WEG SA based in Brazil announced that through its indirect subsidiaries abroad , it will acquire the industrial electric motors and generators business of Regal Rexnord Corporation , a global manufacturer of electromechanical equipment . The acquisition value is $ 400 million , subject to common price adjustments for this type of transaction .
This transaction focuses on the industrial electric motors and generators businesses of the Marathon , Cemp , and Rotor brands within the Industrial Systems operational segment of Regal Rexnord , a company headquartered in the United States and listed on the New York Stock Exchange ( NYSE ).
WEG will also integrate a team of approximately 2,800 employees operating in 10 factories located in seven countries ( United States , Mexico , China , India , Italy , the Netherlands , and Canada ), as well as commercial subsidiaries in 11 countries . The net operating revenue of these businesses in 2022 was approximately $ 541.5 million , with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 9.5 %.
According to WEG ’ s President , Harry Schmelzer Jr , this acquisition aligns with the strategy of continuous and sustainable growth , international expansion , and diversification of the industrial operations of the WEG Group . “ The geographical distribution of these operations complements WEG ’ s current presence and will help achieve greater scale and cost efficiency as we integrate the new operations with the existing ones . With a long history in the market and a global presence , this acquisition will support the ongoing growth of the WEG Group in the industrial electric motors and generators markets , through the incorporation of recognised brands and a product line that complements the Group ’ s current portfolio .” The completion of the transaction is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions precedent , including the necessary regulatory approvals related to the transaction .
As an example , Regal Rexord ’ s Marathon brand is quite strong in mining – such as the Marathon TerraMAX TCM Mining Motors and Marathon XRI Severe Duty Mining Motors , which are low voltage series designed to meet the demands of mining applications , while delivering IE3 premium efficiency . Regal Rexnord has stated that both of these lines inherit the commitment of performance , quality and long lasting reliability of the global TerraMAX platform for the IEC and NEMA motors applications and at the same time present a tough and robust feature set to cater to the demanding application requirements of the mining industry . They are used widely in conveyor , mill , pump , crusher and other applications in mining .
The power range of the TCM Series and XRI
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Condition Monitoring Solutions from David Brown Santasalo
The Future of Gear Units Condition Monitoring Solutions :
• Smart & compact , predictive remote condition monitoring
• Cost efficient solution
• Detection of defects at an early stage through oil particle counting
• Analysis completed by gearbox and drive train experts
• Improved process reliability & extension of gear unit ’ s lifetime
• Effective maintenance planning
• Tailored to your operating parameters
• High quality vibration analysis for all rotating devices with wired or wireless vibration sensors
With almost three centuries of industrial gearbox applications experience , David Brown Santasalo engineers , manufactures and provides service support for a wide range of mechanical power transmission solutions in all industrial applications .
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