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DRC mining sector supported by South African manufacturing

11th October 2024 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seen as one of the most strategic mining markets for WEG which supplies a range of products to the sector, including low and high voltage electric motors, low and high voltage drives, power and distribution transformers, gensets and energy solutions, low... →

Greater selection of planetary drives available locally

14th September 2024 A greater selection of planetary drives has been introduced into South Africa and includes SEW-EURODRIVE’s SEW PPK series and the SEW P2.e series of planetary gear units. SEW-EURODRIVE company’s national sales and marketing manager Jonathan McKey emphasises that both series built on the benefits... →

SEW MOVI-C drive technology from SEW-EURODRIVE

Energy efficient solutions for farmers

19th July 2024 Aimed at improving productivity and efficiency, new technologies are now available for the agricultural sector, with solutions which are more energy efficient for streamlined and automated operations. Geared motor specialist SEW-EURODRIVE says that its solutions are already widely used in... →

Image of a conveyer belt moving picked cherries

SEW-EURODRIVE products for the agricultural sector and production lines

State-of-the-art power solutions to be showcased

19th July 2024 The latest advancements in hybrid power solutions encompassing renewable energy and energy storage, as well as innovative electric motors and drive technology, will all be on display at this year’s Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. “With our continued commitment to supporting our... →

A display of WEG motors

Motors and drives key to energy solutions

13th December 2023 The manufacturing and processing sectors, which include minerals processing plants, are energy-intensive industries, with electric motors and drives used across industries to operate pumps, mixers, conveyors, vibrating screens and feeders, crushers, and other machinery including automated... →

Image of a WEG motor driving a pump, controlled by a WEG CFW11 VSD

A WEG motor controlled by a WEG CFW11 VSD

SEW-EURODRIVE supports conservation efforts

13th December 2023 SANParks honorary rangers are committed to preserving and protecting South African national parks by volunteering their time, skills and resources to help preserve wildlife and ecosystems across the country. Global drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has committed to supporting the SANParks... →

SEW-EURODRIVE sponsors SANParks Honorary Rangers Mbombela branch

Hydraulic motor promises efficiency with compact design

7th December 2023 A new H1F fixed displacement bent axis hydraulic motor is said to boast best-in-class efficiency, proven reliability and a compact design Designed for open- and closed-circuit applications, the H1F motor from global mobile and industrial hydraulics supplier Danfoss Power Solutions offers overall... →

Danfoss H1F fixed bent axis motor

East African growth opens market for motors

20th October 2023 The anticipated economic growth in East Africa from projects such as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), investment in power and water projects in the region, notably from Asian countries, as well as strength in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, utilities, cement, oil and gas... →

WEG has partnered with Petrok as a reseller of its motors in Uganda

Modular gearboxes offer flexible solution

6th October 2023 SEW-EURODRIVE says it has simplified the configuration of its components to offer a modular design for its gearboxes, delivering a high degree of adaptability with parts that are readily available and cost effective. “Our modular design allows the same part to be used in different sizes of... →

SEW-EURODRIVE gearboxes can run horizontallly or vertically

Key infrastructure for renowned DRC mine

1st September 2023 The historic Kipushi zinc/copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is undergoing a refurbishment process led by Ivanhoe Mines. Zest WEG is supplying electrical and energy infrastructure which includes a 14 MW power plant, motor control centres (MCCs), medium voltage (MV) variable... →

Zest WEG is providing infrastructure to a mine in the DRC

Safeguarding electric motors during loadshedding

7th July 2023 Variable speed drives (VSDs) are considered to be vital contributors to energy efficiency and also include features that can reduce the operational disruptions caused by loadshedding. “Any industrial operation that relies on electric motors will face severe challenges to their continuous workflow... →

WEG variable speed drives can prevent equipment from tripping during loadshedding

Expanding access to drive technology

19th June 2023 Drive technology and drive automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa says that it is expanding its presence in Africa, while developing local expertise and rolling out its latest technology. “It just makes sense for our customers to have direct access to the original-equipment manufacturer... →

SEW-EURODRIVE technologies are being made accessible to customers in Africa

Out-the-box software solution for hydrostatic transmissions

11th April 2023 Global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics and electric powertrain systems Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its PC-GO propel solution for hydrostatic transmissions with one pump and one motor. Comprising the new PC036 safety controller and PC-GO propel software, the ready-to-use... →

Danfoss Power Solutions’ propel solution can be mounted inside an engine compartment

Effective motors improve energy efficiency for water utility

4th April 2023 In an effort to to become more energy efficient, South African water utility ERWAT is installing WEG IE3 top premium efficiency and WEG IE4 super premium efficiency motors from Zest WEG. The utility anticipates that the motors from WEG’s W22 low voltage (LV) range will assist in reducing the... →

WEG IE3 and WEG IE4 motors from Zest WEG

Updated adapter with added benefits for end-users

3rd March 2023 SEW-EURODRIVE has launched its AMS adapter with added features, such as a more compact design, longer bearing life and a drain hole for vertical installations. According to SEW-EURODRIVE head of engineering Andreas Meid, the company’s adapter has played a valuable role in allowing its IEC motor... →

SEW-EURODRIVE’s AMS adapter

Medium voltage electric motors offer reliability and reduced costs

27th January 2023 Critical applications that require a high degree of reliability and longevity are said to benefit from the use of medium voltage (MV) electric motors which are tailor-made for specific tasks, and offer better longevity and reliability, reducing the risk of failure-related disruptions. According... →

A WEG W51 motor fitted with an air deflector

Counterbalance valve for bent-axis motor

12th January 2023 Global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics and electric powertrain systems Danfoss Power Solutions has introduced a counterbalance valve for its H1B bent-axis motor, expanding the motor’s application to open-circuit systems. Specifically designed for the motor, the counterbalance valve... →

Image of The Danfoss Power Solutions counterbalance valve for its H1B bent-axis motor

Counterbalance valve for Danfoss Power Solutions' H1B bent-axis motor

Compact cam lobe motors promise better performance

2nd December 2022 A new range of compact cam lobe motors designed for construction machinery with chain drives, such as skid steer loaders, is said to offer better performance, higher efficiency and a longer lifetime than other cam lobe motors. Danfoss Power Solutions, a global supplier of mobile and industrial... →

Thorx CLM 8 S cam lobe motor from Danfoss Power Solutions

Large electric motors for oil platforms

25th November 2022 Classified as hazardous areas, offshore oil rigs require equipment that is designed and certified accordingly, this includes electric motors to drive critical gas compressors. Zest WEG regional sales manager West African region Foster Yeboah says that WEG electric motors for these applications... →

Cooling water pipes used for a WEG motor

All-in-one hydraulic drive solution for confined spaces

26th July 2022 Hägglunds Drives South Africa has recently introduced Fusion, which it says is the most compact drive in its range. This all-in-one hydraulic drive solution is designed to meet high demands in several low power applications, especially those with space constraints. The hydraulic motor and related... →

Image of Hägglunds Fusion – a compact, all-in-one hydraulic drive solution

Hägglunds Fusion is a compact, all-in-one hydraulic drive solution

New multimillion-rand local assembly plant delivers drive solutions for Africa

15th July 2022 SEW-EURODRIVE offers a range of customised solutions for the African mining industry and its new multimillion-rand local assembly facility in Johannesburg is said to offer even greater lead time advantages. “We supply innovative, high quality and premium efficiency drive products. In addition,... →

Image of the DriveRadar predictive maintenance management solution from SEW-EURODRIVE

DriveRadar is a predictive maintenance management solution from SEW-EURODRIVE

65 motors installed for wastewater plant expansion

18th March 2022 The project to expand a wastewater treatment plant south of Johannesburg, undertaken by water purification specialist PCI Africa, has included the installation of 65 WEG motors. The project involved the addition of an extra module to the existing wastewater treatment plant, allowing it to treat... →

A water recycling installation driven by WEG motors

Motors and VSDs for world’s highest-grade copper mine

31st January 2022 Zest WEG is supplying a range of motors and variable speed drives (VSDs) for the second phase of the Kamoa-Kakula project, one of the world’s highest-grade copper mines, located on the Central African Copperbelt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. For the first phase of the project, Zest WEG... →

A WEG high voltage motor being lifted into position on site at Kamoa-Kakula

Efficient motors help save energy for desalination plants

3rd December 2021 Desalination plants are known to require large amounts of electrical energy to pump high volumes of water through their systems. The use of high efficiency motors in such applications helps to ensure the efficient and cost-effective running of desalination plants. “Desalination plants employ... →

An aerial view of a desalination plant

Local content drives gearbox solutions for Southern Africa

4th November 2021 Local content, assembly, testing, commissioning and repair services, as well as local experience and expertise is key to a range of industrial gearbox solutions being distributed throughout Southern Africa. Hudaco Power Transmissions, formerly Bauer Geared Motors South Africa, has Southern Africa... →

Hudaco Power Transmissions gear motors

Solution for replacing outdated large motors

22nd September 2021 Replacing large motors purchased and installed 20 to 30 years ago is often a difficult undertaking as frame sizes are smaller and new models do not fit onto the old bases. A custom-engineered adaptor plate is now available to allow a smaller frame to fit on the existing base, simplifying large... →

Zest WEG provides solutions for replacing old motors that are on hard-to-modify bases

Energy-efficient motors aim to beat rising costs

6th May 2021 A new super premium efficiency motor is being introduced in an effort to help motor users save costs and reduce the load on the national grid. Zest WEG is phasing in its IE4 motors in its WEG W22 range and is also making the IE4 level of efficiency available to customers at no premium on the IE3... →

A WEG W22 IE4 motor

Filling valve offers fast and precise filling

23rd April 2021 Rotary lobe pumps are often used in hygienic and aseptic filling processes but may not deliver the fast and precise filling required by the pharmaceutical industry and other sectors. The F60 servoDrive filling valve developed by Germany-based valve specialist GEMÜ, is said to allow these filling... →

The GEMÜ F60 servoDrive

State-of-the-art electric superbikes arrive in South Africa

14th January 2021 Electronia South Africa, an importer and distributor of electric vehicles (EVs), has signed an exclusive deal with Energica Motor Company Italy, to become the official agent for the first ever electric superbikes launched in the country. The Italian company designs and manufactures electric... →

Energica electric Superbikes are available from Electronia South Africa

Electech LS

By: Creamer Media Reporter 18th December 2020 Sales of low voltage switch gear from LS Electric, such as miniature circuit breakers (6 kA and 10 kA), moulded circuit breakers (Metasol and Susol), contractors and overloads (thermal and electronics), manual motor starters, air circuit breakers (fixed and draw out types. Electech LS is based in... →

New variants of higher-range synchronous servo motors

5th November 2020 Twelve new variants of a compact synchronous servo motor are now available, offering high continuous power and an extended speed range to manufacturers. Bosch Rexroth has announced that it is expanding the performance range of its MS2N engine series at the high end, with up to 692 Nm - the... →

Bosch Rexroth synchronous servo motor with smaller frame

SEW-Eurodrive provides six MACC units to local power utility

11th September 2020 SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Global drive technology and automation leader, SEW-Eurodrive has developed a purpose-built 2-stage gear unit series solution, the MACC series, specifically for air-cooled condensers. Air condensers are the preferred solution for dry cooling towers in a range of... →

SEW-Eurodrive has provided six MACC units to a local power utility

New cam clutches promise range of benefits

3rd June 2020 A new series of cam clutches designed for high-speed inclined and long overland belt conveyors and bucket elevators used in the mining and bulk handling sectors, has recently been launched. The BS-F series of clutches is part of BMG’s range of Tsubaki cam clutches. Tsubaki backstop cam clutches... →

The BS-F series of Tsubaki cam clutches from BMG

Geared motors added to product line-up

3rd June 2020 A range of geared motors will soon be available to customers in South Africa and the rest of the continent. According to Zest WEG, its WEG WG20 range offers a number of benefits including efficiency and reliability. →

Zest WEG parallel shaft gear units are particularly suited for conveyors.

Drive system for smaller, more flexible machines

10th January 2020 A servo drive, motor and cable that can function as a system without a controller, has been introduced. The growing consumer demand for more product variety and packaging sizes is creating a need for smaller, more flexible machines. The new drive aims to offer a more cost-effective option for... →

Slipring motor drives cement and mining industries

21st November 2019 A new slipring motor designed and engineered for applications mainly in the cement and mining industries, has been launched. The motor has a power range up to 4.5 MW and can be used in a range of applications including mills, crushers, conveyors and fans. It is designed and dimensioned for... →

IEC Holden

18th November 2019 Trusted partner to global OEMs. Outsourced manufacturing and maintenance for industrial, rail, mining, wind power and automotive sectors. →

BMG

18th November 2019 Electric motors generate power and torque, provide positional feedback and assist in motor operation. Electric motors include AC induction motors and DC motors. →

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