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WEG builds its largest transformer in a factory in SC; 348-ton equipment will alleviate the African continent's energy shortage
The Brazilian giant WEG built its largest transformer at its Blumenau factory in SC! The equipment, weighing 348 tons each, will be incorporated into the electrical energy transmission system in the south of the African Continent, providing reliability in energy supply and directly contributing to the development of the local economy.
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The new transformers, in addition to being urgently needed to help ease and alleviate the current energy shortage in the region, also complement the ongoing emergency investment stage for complementary energy generation.
The giants built by WEG are transformers with a power of 500.000 kVA, in the 400.000 V voltage class.
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WEG transformer will leave SC factory heading to the African continent
The first unit will be shipped in early April of this year and the second in May, in advance of the agreed contractual deadlines, whose complex transport logistics to the final destination is estimated in 60 days.
On the African Continent, in addition to other important operations, WEG is also present with two transformer manufacturing units, both located near the city of Johannesburg, South Africa, through which it supplies the local market by producing transformers with a voltage class of up to 145 kV.
“WEG reinforces its position in the local market with the punctual delivery of these 500 MVA transformers, necessary to ease the energy shortage experienced in the region. The work carried out, involving the participation of our team in South Africa, reaffirms WEG's commitment to the development of our employees and the transfer of skills, and consequently to the development of the country" says Jan-Frederik Viljoen, WEG's main executive of the units of transformers in South Africa.
WEG is accepting registrations for several free online distance learning courses
WEG, through the Customer Training Center (CTC), launched several free online and distance learning courses. To participate, the only requirement is to have broadband internet access. The courses are completely free.
“Our free online and EAD (distance) services help you to reduce your costs. The CTC (Customer Training Center) is a space to learn how to make the most of all the advantages of our products and solutions. The courses were developed with a focus on the correct sizing and specification of products. At the CTC you will get to know tools for an excellent use of the equipment, aiming to reduce the operating costs of the industries, say WEG”.
- CHARACTERISTICS OF THREE-PHASE INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC MOTORS
- LIQUID PAINTS: HOW TO PREPARE INK CORRECTLY AND THE MAIN APPLICATION METHODS
- INSTALLATION OF FREQUENCY INVERTERS
- PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY - RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL APPLICATION
- TRAINING IN DRIVES FOR WEG RESELLERS
- POWER FACTOR CORRECTION (DISPLACEMENT FACTOR)
- MAINTENANCE OF AC, DC ELECTRIC MOTORS AND GENERATORS
- FULLY TESTED WEG PANELS
- POWDER PAINTS: PRODUCTS
To enroll in WEG's free online courses, just click on the desired course, you will be redirected to the official WEG enrollment page. On the official page of the company there is a calendar with a schedule of the next registration period.
If you are unable to access the links of the courses above, access the official WEG free courses website through this link: https://www.weg.net/institutional/BR/pt/training
