The Austrian manufacturer of geared motors takes on a central role within the WEG Group and is now known as WEG Gear Systems.

On the occasion of the Labour Day celebrations on 1 May, WEG announced that the number of employees in the Group has reached the 40,000 mark.

In its 50-year company history, Watt Drive has already experienced several changes and innovations. What has never changed, however, are the values Watt Drive stands for: the highest standards of quality, innovative solutions and products, and the best service for our business partners.

LenzingFiltration, part of Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft, uses explosionproof WEG drive systems for its filtration technology used in the production of polymer MDI in China.
WEG subsidiary Watt Drive supplied LenzingFiltration with a total of 21 WG20 series gear motors and WEG flameproof encapsulated motors of the W22Xde (IIC T4 Gb) series for ATEX applications in Zone 1/21. These drive solutions for hazardous areas enabled LenzingFiltration to supply OptiFil-250-0720 and OptiFil-350-1080 backflush filters for the production of polymer MDI to China. There they will be used by a large Chinese chemical company with sites all over the world. A LenzingFiltration sales partner took care of the installation and commissioning on site.

WEG, a global leader in drive technology, has introduced ATEX-certified WG20 series geared motors that also enable direct motor mounting. In accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU, the geared motors are suitable for explosionproof areas in Category 2, Zone 1/21 and Category 3 in Zone 2/22. In the case of the explosionproof geared motors for Zones 2 and 22 with ATEX motors, the motor can be mounted directly – negating the need for an adapter. WG20 gear units with IEC adapters are available for Zone 1/21. Complementing the WG20 geared motor range, WEG has designed a new EUSAS-EX motor that will be available with outputs of 0.12 to 75 kW in energy efficiency class IE3. The new universal EUSAS-EX motor thus complies with the upcoming EU directives (EC 640/2009), which will come into force on 1 July 2021.

WEG, a global leader in drive technology, announces availability of a decentralised drive package for indoor and outdoor applications, consisting of WG20-series gear units, EUSAS motors and the MW500 variable speed drive. Members of the MW500 VSD family can be used for applications in the range from 0.12 to 9.2 kW for line voltages of 380–480 V and in three frame sizes (A, B and C), as well as from 0.12 to 1.5 kW for 200–240 V with the WG20 geared motor series, which is available in models with helical, parallel shaft and helical bevel gear units. When the WG20 gear unit in this setup is then connected to a EUSAS integral motor from WEG, this offers a wide range of advantages for the user, because the EUSAS motor operated in frequency inverter mode (100/120 Hz characteristics) offers double the power at a constant torque.

WEG, a global leader in the drive technology sector with over 45 production sites worldwide, has now significantly expanded capacities at its WEG Centre of Excellence for Drive Development in Markt Piesting, Austria. Construction work for the new facilities on the grounds of WEG subsidiary Watt Drive Antriebstechnik GmbH is now complete, while modernisation of the machine pool will continue apace until 2023.

WEG is presenting a new member of the MW500 family of variable speed drives. Designed for decentralised installation, the MW500 variable speed drives are now available for operating induction motors with low power in the range of 370 to 550 W. This means the MW500 series is available for the range of 370 W to 7.5 kW with mains voltage 280 to 480 V in three frame sizes (A, B and C), and for 370 W to 1.5 kW with 200 to 240 V in one frame size (A). Designed for decentralised deployment, these variable speed drives can be used for a broad range of applications, such as pumps or fans.

WEG is presenting two extensions of its CFW500 series of variable speed drives: a new CFW500 version with IP66 protection rating, and frame size F for the popular series.

WEG Motor Scan Gateway augments the company’s condition monitoring solution for easy real-time monitoring of electric motors

WEG is presenting the new M (Mining) series of slip ring motors for use in the mining and cement industries. Available in frame sizes IEC 355 to IEC 1000, the new M Mining slip ring motors cover the power range from 250 kW to 10 MW at 50 Hz or 60 Hz line frequency. These three-phase induction motors have 4 to 14 poles and are designed for voltages up to 13.8 kV.

WEG extends its activities on the European market and has launched production of the MVW3000 series of modular variable speed drive systems also in Portugal.

Watt Drive Antriebstechnik GmbH has recently completed a major investment in the modernisation of machinery at its site in Markt Piesting. The Austrian gearbox specialist has taken delivery of a new 1.1 million Euro production machine.

The "cat4CAD" interactive product catalogue can now be used whenever and wherever you want - even without web access.

At the SPS IPC Drives automation trade fair in Nuremberg (Germany), WEG will be presenting geared motors for high torque levels and showcasing a switchgear cabinet system made in Europe.