WEG transformers at aluminum production plant in Argentina
The equipment will replace existing models and ensure higher efficiency and yield to the plant
Argentina
WEG strengthens the alliance with STELLANTIS in Argentina
This alliance will make it possible to equip users and car dealerships with the new PEUGEOT 3008 HYBRID4 in Argentina
WEG is the official supplier of charging stations for DS Automobiles in Argentina
WEG is the new official supplier of charging stations for DS Automobiles’s electric vehicles in Argentina, which is one of the Stellantis Group brands.
In addition to providing the WEMOB Parking design station in all DS exclusive dealerships in the country, the agreement will also benefit customers who purchase the new hybrid plug-in SUV model, the DS 7 Crossback E-Tense.
Designed to offer practical utilization to people, allowing indoors or outdoors installations, in garages or parking lots, the WEMOB (WEG Electric Mobility) line counts on a modern and compact design.
With the 7.4kW WALL type, the DS7 Crossback E-Tense can be fully recharged in two hours. It is ideal for homes and condominiums, featuring single-phase and two-phase networks installation, Wi-Fi connectivity, remote updating (Over-The-Air), signaling LEDs, access control by TAGs, EV Drivers application, energy and power control for simultaneous charging of several electric vehicles through the WEMOB Smart Charging System.
The PARKING type up to 22kW adds more power and connectivity with Wi-Fi, cable Ethernet and 4G LTE mobile networks, ensuring even faster recharge, being ideal for parking lots with shared spaces in condominiums, companies, shops, hotels, shopping malls, and fleet owners that count on three-phase power supply networks.
“The supply of electrified vehicles has been growing all over the world. That is why WEG has been investing in innovative technologies to serve markets globally. Our charging solutions not only meet the technical specifications that the segment requires, but also offer quick charging and safety to users”, says Manfred Peter Johann, Managing Director of WEG Automation Business Unit. In Brazil, WEG became the official supplier of charging stations for Renault, Fiat, Peugeot and Citroën electric vehicles.
About the new DS7 Crossback E-Tense:
DS Automobiles, which is one of Stellantis Group’s companies, is globally recognized for its high-quality automobiles. In 2021, they launched the DS7 Crossback E-Tense model in Argentine, which is identified as a 300HP, 4×4 plug-in hybrid model combining power and flexibility.
WEG supplies motor for ball mill in mining plant in Argentina
The use of a ball mill in the grinding process is a traditional technique widely used for particle size reduction or for mixing materials, used in various industrial works, such as mining companies. In this sense, because it is a more severe environment, it is necessary to use a motor with greater resistance and protection.
With efficient solutions in the mining sector, WEG supplied a slip ring motor from the M Mining line, frame 560, 1,300 kW, 3,300 V, 4 poles, 50 Hz to drive the ball mill of a mining company in Argentina. The applied motor makes the process more efficient, ensuring greater operational security, in addition to having simple and reduced maintenance.
WEG motors of the M Mining line were specially developed with electromechanical characteristics that provide durability, resistance and robustness, ideal for operating in harsh environments in the mining and cement segment. The big difference in this project is that to reduce the need for field adjustments, WEG adapted the manufacturing process to scale the solution according to the customer’s needs.
This supply consolidates WEG as one of the main suppliers of motors for the mining segment in Latin America, in addition to reinforcing the company’s flexibility in meeting the specific needs of its customers. For the customer, it increases reliability in operation and reduces downtime for maintenance.
Advantages of the motorized brush lifting system
The new brush lifting system is the evolution of the already established WEG brush lifting system, with the incorporation of the operating logic, fault investigation capabilities, operation monitoring via HMI simplifying and reducing the costs of motor installation, operation, and maintenance. In order to carry out the operation logic in a simpler way, its operation is via PLC. The monitoring of the operation and eventual faults is available via the integrated PLC’s display so that the user has full control over the performance of this system.
The need for maintenance compared to a fixed brush system reduces considerably, due to the brushes being lifted after the motor starts, in addition to allowing the elimination or reduction of several variables, such as:
- Suitability of the brush to the environment (humidity, patina formation)
- Brushes wear (very low or high temperature, ring roughness and spring pressure)
- Brushes compartment cleaning
- Cooling
The lifting set has a gearbox driving the operation, adding robustness, reliability, and simplicity to the system. The brush holder works with constant pressure springs and has three inspection points, allowing agility and visibility in preventive, predictive or corrective maintenance. The internal position of the lifting mechanism is read by means of inductive sensors and they have a system that indicates their operating status.