en.Wedoany.com Reported - WEG will showcase its next-generation motor solutions at the Hillhead exhibition in the UK, covering heavy-duty quarrying, construction, and recycling applications.
Held every two years at an operating quarry in Derbyshire, UK, Hillhead is the largest specialized exhibition for quarrying, construction, and recycling equipment in the country. The three-day event brings together over 600 exhibitors and nearly 20,000 professional visitors, providing motor manufacturers with a display environment close to real-world operating conditions.
Specific products exhibited by WEG at booth PB24 include the new W22 Prime induction motor, the W23 Sync+ permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor and its explosion-proof IP65 version, the W80 AXgen axial flux motor, and the WG20 gear motor. The W22 Prime is the next generation of the W22 induction motor series, designed to achieve IE4 and IE5 energy efficiency levels without the need for an inverter, combining the robustness and reliability of traditional induction motors with higher energy efficiency. This motor can operate directly online (DOL) and is also compatible with variable speed drive (VSD) operation, making it suitable for heavy dust, high vibration, and long-duration continuous operation conditions such as quarrying and aggregate production.
"Quarrying and aggregate operations are major energy consumers, so even incremental efficiency improvements can have a significant impact on operating costs and emissions," said Marek Lukaszczyk, WEG's UK and Middle East Market Manager. "At Hillhead, we want to demonstrate that improving efficiency does not mean adding unnecessary complexity. The W22 Prime allows users to upgrade to IE4 and IE5 energy efficiency while maintaining the reliability expectations of WEG induction motors."
The W23 Sync+ series integrates permanent magnet synchronous reluctance technology into a single unit, providing high efficiency across the entire speed range. For environments with higher safety and protection requirements, WEG also offers an explosion-proof W23 Sync+ version with an IP65 protection rating, meeting the dual needs of dust ingress management and hazardous area operation.
The W80 AXgen axial flux motor features a compact, flat structure that helps original equipment manufacturers and system integrators reduce machine footprint while maintaining high performance output. The WG20 gear motor covers a wide range of industrial applications. Additionally, WEG experts will be on-site to introduce the WG50 motor platform for heavy-duty applications, designed for harsh industrial environments with a robust structure, low vibration levels, and minimal maintenance requirements.
Visitors will also learn about the automatic jaw crusher deblocking system launched by Technidrive. This system uses a WEGmotion drive package to enhance safety by reducing manual intervention; the variable speed drive can be remotely activated in deblocking mode, helping operators quickly clear a fully loaded or stalled crusher.
"Reliability, uptime, and efficiency are core priorities for quarry operators," Lukaszczyk added. "By bringing together products like the W23 Sync+, W80 AXgen, WG20 gear motor, and information on the WG50, WEG demonstrates how motor technology can support the industry's energy efficiency goals without compromising durability."
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