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Overhaul for pump-driving Siemens and Hoyer motors
The Siemens motor and, above, the Hoyer motor ready for dispatch following repair. These two motors – a 37kW Hoyer and a 40kW Siemens, used for driving pumps – were sent to us from a firm in the petro-chemicals industry. After careful assessment, they were mechanically refurbished by engineers in our Huddersfield service centre. As part of this comprehensive process: Stator windings were washed and stoved before being spray varnished. Bearings and shaft seals showing signs of

Steve Ormondroyd
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Two hospital fans get careful treatment in our service centre
Apprentice engineer Callum refits a fan motor on to its housing following a repair. It was one of two fans from a hospital that arrived for inspection in our service centre. Each was stripped down and the state of the windings carefully assessed. New bearings were fitted and the motor was then repainted ready for dispatch. Our engineers offer a variety of fan services including refurbishment, balancing, upgrades and replacements. We also supply a variety of products. So plea

Steve Ormondroyd
Oct 23, 20251 min read


How our engineers control a water cannon
This water cannon, sent to us by a fire equipment company, is intended to send spray into waste recycling pits in case of fire. It is in the Westin Drives service centre to enable our technical engineers to program the control panel, below, to influence the precise direction and flow of the four jets on the cannon.

Adam Daffern
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Wind Turbine Generator Repair
We recently carried out a comprehensive overhaul on this 68kW ABB induction generator from an Endurance E3120 wind turbine. These...

Steve Ormondroyd
Jul 16, 20251 min read


Control Panel Ready for Delivery
This Lenze panel was custom-built for a client in the water treatment industry, with detailed specification requirements, such as wiring...

Adam Daffern
Jul 8, 20251 min read


Variable Wadkin Speed Motor Refurbishment
Here’s a great example of the full refurbishment service we carried out for one of our clients.

Steve Ormondroyd
Jul 1, 20251 min read


AUKUS visited Westin
This week thanks to West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services we were invited to take part in a roundtable discussion with AUKUS Forum at the The University of Huddersfield, alongside fellow companies from local industry.

Agnieszka Piedo
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Quick Turnaround? Challenge Accepted
We offer a comprehensive engineering and maintenance service all under one roof, so if you have time critical electro-mechanical repair requirements, get in touch.

Steve Ormondroyd
Jun 19, 20251 min read


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
Jun 10, 20251 min read


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
Jun 10, 20251 min read


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 29, 20251 min read


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 15, 20251 min read


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 12, 20251 min read


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 29, 20251 min read


'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 28, 20251 min read


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 24, 20251 min read


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 9, 20251 min read


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 7, 20251 min read


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 25, 20251 min read


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 18, 20251 min read
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