WEG, a specialist in electric motors, has launched a new range of motors providing high levels of energy efficiency – the W22 Super Premium. The electric motor is said to be the only complete standard range available that exceeds the yet-to-be-implemented IE4 regulations, enabling manufacturers to increase energy efficiencies significantly throughout their plants and processes, and reduce their total cost of ownership.
The W22 Super Premium is said to give outstanding performance across the full power range from 3kW to 355kW and presents up to 40 per cent less losses compared to previous designs. The three-phase induction motor is based on WEG’s W22 motor mechanical design and meets the requirements of the most demanding industrial users, giving reduced energy consumption, increased productivity, extended lifetime and lower maintenance. It is suitable for industrial applications including fans, blowers, pumps and compressors. With an aerodynamic frame, redesigned cooling system and its insulation feature, the W22 Super Premium range of motors is said to be quiet, reliable, easy to maintain and cost-effective.
The motor has been designed to have low operating temperatures, which increases the insulation time and results in a long service life. The frame and cooling system is said to improve operating efficiency even in tough environmental conditions through improved airflow to its components. It delivers increased lubrication intervals and therefore needs minimal maintenance and servicing. High performance rubber drains allow for easy motor drainage during servicing, and provide high protection at harsh conditions. Special bearing seals also extend the lifetime of the motor in aggressive environments by protecting it against the ingress of water and dust.
“As motors typically run for thousands of hours every year, any gain in efficiency by replacing motors with higher efficiency versions, equates into considerable savings which would pay for the investment in a few years, and in some cases even months,” says Marek Lukaszczyk, European marketing manager at WEG.
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