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From apprentice to manager: Adam's inspiring journey
Adam's interview We're proud to share a interview given by our technical services manager, Adam Daffern, to Unifrog. This is an inspiring...

Agnieszka Piedo
5 days ago1 min read
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WEG upgrade for shotblasting machine
Completed motor Our stock of WEG equipment allows us to respond quickly to customers' needs. Here's an example of an 22kW motor upgrade...

Steve Ormondroyd
5 days ago1 min read
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A valuable visit to WEG's new factory in Portugal
UK guests at the new WEG factory in Santo Tirso, Portugal Our Operations Director, Fraser Lynch, enjoyed a visit to WEG's new...

Agnieszka Piedo
May 291 min read
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Retrofitting sensors and encoders to new pump sets
A customer required sensors and encoders retrofitting to four new pump sets, the sort of challenge on which our engineers thrive. The...

Steve Ormondroyd
May 151 min read
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Two-tonne, 250kW motor overhauled ahead of deadline
Our team took on a time-sensitive project, one part of which was removal, servicing and a reinstallation of a two-tonne, 250kW electric...

Agnieszka Piedo
May 121 min read
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Updating company's drive system with inverters from Lenze
Our technical team has been supporting a customer in the polyurethane foam industry by updating the company's drive systems with Lenze...

Agnieszka Piedo
Apr 291 min read
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'Thanks for rapid, cost-effective repair of coolant system motor'
'Our company has to give recognition to Westin Drives for their help to get our Hartford VMC coolant system up and running this week....

Agnieszka Piedo
Apr 281 min read
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Radicon and WEG the perfect pairing for geared motor request
A component manufacturer in the South of England approached us with a particular request for four geared motors. The requirements: 460V...

Steve Ormondroyd
Apr 241 min read
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Non-flaking paint stipulated in motor repair
A customer stipulated the use of specialised non-flaking paint – suitable for food production environments – on an electric motor and...

Agnieszka Piedo
Apr 91 min read
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Prompt repair of a Demag motor
Our engineers have repaired many Demag motors, the sort commonly found on overhead cranes. Their conical stator and rotor cores make them...

Steve Ormondroyd
Apr 71 min read
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WEG training sessions to benefit customer service
Members of the Westin Drives technical team taking part in a drives and soft-starters service training session. It was provided by WEG,...

Agnieszka Piedo
Mar 251 min read
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Rapid repair of WEG compressor motor
This 250kW compressor motor suffered a severe drive end bearing failure. The end shield was damaged rendering it unrepairable. Thanks to...

Steve Ormondroyd
Mar 181 min read
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Swift response for seized geared motor
We were able to provide a swift response when the geared motor, left, used in food manufacturing arrived for repair. It was seized and...

Agnieszka Piedo
Mar 141 min read
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Overhaul of 1950s Lancashire Dynamo & Crypto EX motor
It is always a pleasure to work on vintage British-made units, such as this Lancashire Dynamo & Crypto motor. Despite its size and...

Steve Ormondroyd
Mar 11 min read
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PLC and HMI retrofit to future-proof printing machine
We were asked to perform a PLC and HMI retrofit on a printing machine. The existing control was obsolete and unsupported, putting the...

Adam Daffern
Feb 181 min read
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Our expertise in hazardous area motor servicing and repair
Our qualified engineers have wide experience in the repair and servicing of hazardous area motors. And here are two examples that have...

Agnieszka Piedo
Feb 31 min read
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Guiding students towards a career in engineering
It is a pleasure to join King James’s School in Huddersfield each year for their Business Breakfast, an event designed to help students...

Michael Limb
Jan 311 min read
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Ensuring this 90kW Siemens motor runs at its peak
Our engineers overhauled this 90kW Siemens motor which drives a pump for a Yorkshire-based utilities company. To ensure motors run at...

Steve Ormondroyd
Jan 141 min read
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Overhaul of an agricultural side channel blower
The side channel blower after overhaul These are the stages of an overhaul of a side channel blower from the agricultural sector...

Agnieszka Piedo
Jan 101 min read
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SEW MOVIGEAR restored to peak condition
A large food and beverage manufacturer asked us to repair a SEW MOVIGEAR motor. These energy efficient units combine motor, gears and...

Agnieszka Piedo
Dec 20, 20241 min read
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