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Unlocking energy savings: Why drives are essential in your sustainability journey

Today, the most common use of drives in industrial environments is for the control of fans, pumps and compressors. In fact, these applications account for about 75 percent of all drives operating globally. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East Marketing Manager at WEG, explains why overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and sustainability are closely linked, and how drives are essential for energy efficiency.

30/06/2023 11:31:45

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Motors and drives shouldn’t be an afterthought in any industrial plant’s sustainability strategy. In reality, they can be vital in helping manufacturers to achieve sustainability and
CO2 abatement objectives, guaranteeing environmental compliance and driving efficiency throughout the plant. Let’s look more closely at how motors and drives can support more sustainable performance
in fans, pumps and compressors.

Compressors
Compressors are used to blow and transfer products around a factory, be it foods, pharmaceuticals or plastics. Indeed, compressors are so
ubiquitous in powering processes and machines that compressed air has been called the fourth utility for manufacturing products – alongside water, gas and electricity.

However, it’s
well-documented that air-handling equipment is capable of consuming large amounts of energy. How do motors and drives improve OEE and sustainability in these applications?

Read the full article in DPA's July issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.