Improved IP rating for WEG inverter range Motor and drive manufacturer, WEG will exhibit its latest range of industrial inverters at Aqua Nederland, held on March 15, 16 & 17, 2022 in Gorinchem. Demonstrating inverters from the CFW range, WEG is showcasing the latest version of the CFW500 variable speed drive at the show, which is now available with an ingress protection (IP) rating of IP66. Aqua Nederland is the leading event for the water industry in Holland, welcoming over 370 exhibitors to demonstrate the latest technology in water treatment and management. As an intimate trade fair, the show provides a unique opportunity for those working in the industry to discover new product launches and network with other water industry professionals. At the show, WEG will show the latest version of its well-established CFW500 frequency inverter. The CFW500 is a high-performance variable speed drive (VSD) with power ranging from 0.25 to
dedicated to engineering products that
an appropriate IP rating and peripheral
75, developed to control the speed and
can adapt to the exact specifications of
technology to support the drive once it
torque of three-phase induction motors.
an application. This includes bespoke
is in use.
The device is now available with a higher
changes to the electrical and mechanical
IP rating than ever before, boasting
design of products.
“As a specialist trade fair, Aqua
WEG has also developed bespoke
environment for WEG’s engineers to
technology for drives used in pumping
meet with potential end users and
to direct high-pressure jets of water
applications. WEG’s Pump Genius Has
discuss their current challenges for
features that include broken pipe and
motor and drive deployment in the water
Other variable speed drives from the
leakage detection and programmable
WEG range have also been improved.
industry. The team will be available
schedules with energy savings.
during the three day show at stand
IP66 rating as opposed to the previous IP20, meaning that it is suitable for applications where it may be subjected
The CFW700, CFW701 and CFW11 are now available with IP55 protection rating — making these devices ideal choices
“WEG doesn’t simply sell motors and drives,” explained Marek Lukaszczyk,
for applications in the water industry.
marketing manager at WEG. “Engineers
WEG has long provided solutions for the
ensure the drives we supply are ideally
water industry, including its control gear
suited for each application. For the water
and soft starters. Due to the demanding
industry, this process ensures that drives
environments of water treatment,
are engineered to operate in the most
management and pumping, WEG is
effective and optimal manner — with
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at WEG work directly with customers to
Nederland provides the perfect
J106.” More information on WEG’s devices for the water sector can be found on the company website. To arrange a meeting with a representative from WEG at Aqua Nederland 2022, please contact the team directly at: mbrinks@weg.net. www.weg.net
