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Russian cement company counts on WEG motor to drive the primary mill of its plant

Published 10/06/2021 às 10:58
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WEG provides highly reliable technology and solutions to a Russian cement company

Novoroscement, a cement company in Russia, was looking to improve reliability in its plant as well as reduce maintenance costs with the new engine. The company opted for the WEG product, showing the strength of company and the ability to create products that appeal to markets around the world. 

The Russian market scenario was taken into account. Because of this, WEG specialists analyzed the customer well and offered several options, as well as overload capacity, insulation class and much more. In addition, Novoroscement also has some special requirements, such as connections to the electricity grid and power lines. control, such as engine interchangeability. 

After all these important details, Novoroscement now has the best technology available on the market for ring motors, with a motorized system for lifting the brushes. The motor offered by WEG is part of the M Line, 6.400 kW, 6 poles, 6 kV. The engine was applied in the primary mill of the cement company Russian

WEG develops customized engine for Novorosciment

Now, Novorosciment has a fully interchangeable motor customized by WEG. Furthermore, it is adding to the new M Minining line survey, delivering to the Russian customer an integrated product with the differentials.  

The mill is one of the most important equipment in a cement plant, and if the equipment is out of operation, it can result in a substantial loss of production. Due to Novorosciment's production requirements, plant downtime had to be minimized. 

Novorosciment was assured that the expected deadline and efficiency would be achieved, due to all the planning and leadership that WEB demonstrated throughout the entire process. Novorosciment is one of the oldest cement companies in Russia, founded in 1882, with 136 years of history. To this day, it remains one of the most important companies in the country. 

WEG supplies equipment to a mining company in Russia

Recently, WEG announced the supply of mining equipment from Russia. A Russian mining company opted for WEG's special electric motors. The equipment promises a much lower maintenance cost for the mills. The electric motors were delivered by WEG in July last year, however, due to health restrictions, commissioning was postponed until December. See image below.

WEG electric motors cement plant
WEG special electric motors. Photo: WEG

WEG is a global reference in electrical machines. The company gained prominence for quality products, and also for the excellent relationship with customers. The company seeks to save energy, reduce total costs and increase the productivity of its customers.

Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Journalist specializing in a wide range of topics, such as cars, technology, politics, shipbuilding, geopolitics, renewable energy and economics. I have been working since 2015 with prominent publications in major news portals. My degree in Information Technology Management from Faculdade de Petrolina (Facape) adds a unique technical perspective to my analyses and reports. With over 10 thousand articles published in renowned media outlets, I always seek to bring detailed information and relevant insights to the reader. For story suggestions or any questions, please contact me by email at flclucas@hotmail.com.

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