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Many of the UK’s processing machines are driven by WEG motors, favoured for their state-of-the-art functionality, extended service life and high levels of energy efficiency.

At AllDrives and Controls Ltd, we’re proud to have had a close association with WEG as the UK based supplier of WEG low voltage motors since we first started out nine years ago.

WEG is a key market player in the full power range of 40w to 1100w motors, which can be applied to a whole spectrum of industries and uses, as part of a bespoke solution.

The bottom line is ensuring your motor offers full efficiency and reliability, often in the face of challenging environments.

A bit more on WEG electric motors

For newcomers to the industry, the electric motor is a machine capable of converting electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Generally, electric motors are either direct current motors, or alternating current motors. DC motors are typically more expensive as they require a direct current source or a converter, but are capable of operating with adjustable speeds over a wide range and are therefore a good choice when accurate and flexible speed control is required.

AC motors are generally more common because electrical power is usually supplied as an alternating current.

The most widely used type of AC motor is the induction motor which combines all the advantages of electrical energy – such as low cost, ease of supply and distribution, clean handling and simple controls – with simple construction, versatility and adaptability. It is robust, practical and suitable for almost all machines.

What are WEG motors used for?

At AllDrives and Controls Ltd, we source and supply WEG motors for a wide variety of industries; our core markets include industrial automation, plant and machine construction, medical technology, logistics and high-tech industries, but there’s really no limit to their use.

Some of the main applications of WEG motors include fractional horse power motors, printing, food industries, packaging, conveyors, handling applications and medical.

Whatever your industry, our goal is to find a technically-sound, cost-effective solution that meets your requirements, whether you need a single motor or a full drive/control system. Please get in touch with AllDrives and Controls LTD if you would like more information.

As leaders in the provision of automated drive and control solutions, we only use the best products, sourced from the world’s leading manufacturers.

Our bespoke suppliers are carefully selected to ensure that our customers benefit from the highest quality, most efficient and most reliable products and systems.

One of those is the WEG motor. We have an excellent partnership with Germany-based WEG, as UK and Ireland suppliers and distributors of WEG low energy consumption motors.

This partnership began back when AllDrives and Controls first started in 2009 and continues to thrive today. As local suppliers of WEG motors, we can provide our customers with the best motors, tailored to their specific requirements.

During the last nine years we have sourced and supplied WEG motors for a diverse range of industries. Our core markets include industrial automation, plant and machine construction, medical technology, logistics and high-tech industries, but there’s really no limit to their use.

Other applications include in industries such as oil & gas, water, electric vehicles, power supply, steel, mining, harvesting and many more.

WEG low voltage motors

Many of the UK’s processing machines are driven by WEG motors, mainly because they have a long-standing reputation in the industry. WEG started as a small factory of electric motors and has now become a leading global supplier of electronic products across a variety of sectors.

Over the years the company has continuously evolved and is known for its commitment to green products and technology, combined with a passion for efficiency, flexibility and innovation. All motors are made to the highest energy efficiency standards to ensure they perform well, while using resources responsibly. Even after five decades of growth and diversification, electric motors remain one of WEG’s main products.

Why we choose WEG motors

WEG are a key market player in the power range of 40w to 1100w motors and develop and manufacture their own motors, gear units and components in Germany. Because the company handles so many stages of the production chain, WEG can fulfil requests, even at short notice, for minimum downtime and production losses.

The motor is the core part of any drive solution and once our drives are installed, we’re pleased to say we generally never see them again, and this is down to careful selection of the best products and providers through effective partnerships.

WEG motors can be used in a variety of installations, which you can read more about in our related article on WEG motors and their uses.

For more information on AllDrives and Controls as your UK-based supplier of WEG motors, get in touch now.

At AllDrives and Controls, we are hugely focused on minimising our carbon footprint and impact on the environment.

Meeting that ‘green challenge’ means using only the highest efficiency motors and systems – for example, we are UK suppliers of WEG UK low energy consumption motors.

But as well as providing the most efficient automated drive and control systems for today, we are also dedicated to finding new and sustainable solutions for tomorrow.

To that end, we have recently sponsored a team of UK university students to take part in one of the four largest sustainability races in the world by building and racing a Wind Powered Vehicle (WPV).

The team of fourth year Master of Engineering students from the University of Sussex have just paticipated in the Racing Aeolus 2018 competition, which attracts teams from across the world. Not only that, the group, known as ‘Sussex Power Storm’ was the first British mechanical team to compete in, and subsequently complete, the race, finishing in a respectful fifth place out of seven teams.

They were up against teams from Germany, Turkey, Canada, Denmark and The Netherlands.

The aim of the event is to achieve the highest possible speed when travelling into the wind. It took place across three days of racing at Dyke Den Helder in Holland on a 5.3km seawall track on the boundary between land and sea, which runs from Huisduinen to Den Helder – Holland’s last stop before the North Sea.

Participants in the annual event have to ride their unique, custom designed, built and tested WPVs straight against the wind on the seawall.

Sussex Power Storm spent several months working on their design, with funding and support from sponsors including AllDrives and Controls, and the team were delighted with their fifth place result.

The team exceeded expectations in their first time of competing, managing to travel at 64.95% of the wind speed, into the wind.

Developing sustainable technologies

There are four large sustainable race events that take place worldwide and the Racing Aeolus is one of them. This year was the 11^th time that Dutch and international teams have taken up the challenge of generating power from the wind to race their hyper modern mechanical and electrical wind cars.

The challenge is to build the fastest vehicle, while using the most modern materials and the latest wind technology. Designs vary, including horizontal axis, vertical axis and turbines utilising the Venturi effect. The high quality of technology used means the event has proven a valuable tool in the development of wind technology. This is why we were delighted to have been able to offer our support to the young and inspiring Sussex Power Storm team and their contribution towards the development of future sustainable solutions.

AllDrives and Controls, your local WEG UK supplier

As leaders in the provision of automated drive and control solutions, we only use the best products, sourced from the world’s leading manufacturers.

Our bespoke suppliers are carefully selected to ensure that our customers benefit from the highest quality, most efficient and most reliable products and systems.

One of those is the WEG motor. We have an excellent partnership with Germany-based WEG, as UK and Ireland suppliers and distributors of WEG low energy consumption motors.

WEG is also known for its commitment to green products and technology, combined with a passion for efficiency, flexibility and innovation. All motors are made to the highest energy efficiency standards to ensure they perform well, while using resources responsibly.

For more information on AllDrives and Controls as your UK-based supplier of WEG motors, get in touch now.