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Three Phase Induction Motors
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Three Phase Induction Motors

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In conjunction with a world renown consultant company, WEG developed its three phase induction motors which allow easy
maintenance and high performance level. Divided in two different lines, M Line and H Line, the WEG three phase induction
motors became the best solution for those applications requiring such motors.
Due to its mechanical design flexibility, M Line (Master) motors can be applied on a wide variety of applications with different
operational requirements. In addition the M Line can be easily modified to match existing motors.
H Line (High Performance) motors have been designed in such a way to withstand the most demanding applications and are
regarded as both a reliable and low maintenance cost solution under such conditions.

With the application of modern software’s which were developed in conjunction with Universities of Europe, USA and Brazil
ensuring high design accuracy, WEG provides superior performance from
these machines.
Optimized design, quality of materials used, associated with manufacturing process duly controlled on all production phases
make these motors suitable for several market segment applications including mining, sanitation, cooling systems, cement, oil
and gas, steel plants, pulp and paper and others.
In order to comply with highly demanding world markets, WEG has its Quality System certified by Bureau Veritas Quality
Institute in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements. As well as ISO 14001 environment certification, all WEG medium and high
voltage motors are also certified by internationally recognized certifying institutions such as CSA (Canada) and PTB (Germany).

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M Line - Master
M Line motors are manufactured in different configurations in
reference to cooling methods and degree of protection. As a
result, a motor configuration can be defined in such a way to
better meet operating and environment conditions.
Motor supplied in frame sizes IEC 280 to 450 (NEMA 4400 to
8000) are manufactured in cast iron frames. Those motors
manufactured in frame sizes IEC 500 (NEMA 8800) and
larger have their frames built in welded steel plates.
Main advantages in using WEG M Line motors include:

g High efficiency
g Degree of Protection IP23 (WP-I), IP24(W) (WP-II) or
IP55(W) / IP56(W) / IP65(W)
g Reduced noise level

g Low and easy maintenance

g Can be built to meet API 541 standards

g Squirrel cage rotor

Slip ring (wound rotor)

g Bearings

Oil lubricated sleeve bearings Output ratings up to 50,000kW (70,000HP)

Grease or oil lubricated ball or roller bearings Voltages ranging from 220 to 13,800V
g Interchangeability with existing motors. Speed from 3600 to 300rpm

Nomenclature
M G F 560 A
MOTOR LINE

M – Master Line

ROTOR TYPE

G – Squirrel cage
A – Slip ring (Wound rotor)

COOLING METHODS

A – Open self-cooled - IP23(W) - WP-I

P – Open self-cooled - IP24(W) - WP-II
D – Self-cooled by ducts, air inlet and outlet
T – Forced cooling, air inlet and outlet by ducts
V – Forced cooling, ciooling on top of motor and air outlet by ducts
F – Self-cooled with air-to-air heat exchanger, heat exchanger on top of motor
R – Self-cooled with air-to-air heat exchanger, heat exchanger around the stator
I – Forced cooling on the internal and external air flow, air-to-air heat exchanger
W – Air-to-water heat exchanger
L – Air-to-water heat exchanger, forced cooling on the internal air flow

FRAME

IEC 280 to 1800

NEMA 4400 to 28,000

FEET HOLES

IEC (S, M, L, A, B, C, D, E)
NEMA (06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11...)

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H Line - High Performance

With simple and compact construction, H Line motors are
widely used due to their high reliability making them suitable
for the majority of the driven machines found in industries.
The frame construction consists of a high resistance solid
block and it is fitted with external cooling fins. The whole
cooling system, which consists of an internal and an external
air flow, provides an homogeneous blow of cooling air inside
the frame for maximum performance of such motors.
Main advantages in using WEG H Line motors include:

g High efficiency
g Degree of Protection IP55(W) / IP56(W) / IP65(W)
(TEFC, TEBV)
g Reduced noise level

g Low and easy maintenance

g Robust solid high strength cast iron construction

Can be built to meet IEEE841 (2001) mill and chemical duty

Can be built to meet API541 standards
g Bearings

Oil lubricated sleeve bearings Output rating from 100 to 3,150kW (135 to 4000HP)
Grease or oil lubricated ball or roller bearings Voltages from 220 to 11,000V
g Cooling Speed from 3600 to 600rpm
Self cooling
Forced cooling, usually required for VFD applications.
g Interchangeability with existing motors

g Internal air flow

g Heat exchanger not required.

Nomenclature

H G F 450 A
MOTOR LINE

H – High Performance Line

ROTOR TYPE

G – Squirrel cage

COOLING SYSTEM

F – Enclosed, finned, internal and external air flow

FRAME

IEC 315 to 630

NEMA 5000 to 10,400

FEET HOLES

IEC (L, A, B, C, D, E)
NEMA (06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11...)

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Applications
Squirrel Cage Motors
Due to their design versatility and excellent operating conditions, H and M Line motors are used on a wide variety of
applications in the industry. Among other equipment, they are used to drive machines and equipment that require either
variable or constant torque applications such as fans, pumps, grinders, conveyor belts, compressors, laminating machines,
mixers and others.

Slip Ring Motors

Slip ring motors are usually applied on high inertia loads or on high resistant starting torque loads. They are also required when
there is starting current limitations on the power supply system. The most common loads driven by these motors are: ball mills,
crushers, fans, exhausters, shredders and grinders for cement and mining industries, steel plants, among others. These M
Line slip ring motors can be supplied with motorized brush-holder system or fixed brush-holder system, as required by the
load and operating conditions. Slip ring motors fitted with motorized brush-holder system offer important advantages in terms
of maintenance once they allow the brushes to be in contact with rings only during motor starting. Hence, avoiding brushes
and slip rings wear.

Vertical Shaft Motors

WEG also offers medium and high voltage vertical shaft motors. These motors can be supplied with either grease lubricated
ball or roller bearings, or angular contact bearings. Depending on the application, specially when subject to high inertia and
high thrust loads, vertical motors can be supplied with oil lubricated roller bearings or sleeve bearings. H and M vertical shat
motors are designed and manufactured to meet customer requirements for pump, crusher, mixer applications, among others.

Hazardous Area Motors

For explosive atmosphere applications, WEG manufactures motors with specific safety characteristics and suitable to operate
in areas where flammable products are continually handled, processes and storaged so as to avoid personnel injury and
damage to facilities. EEx e (increased safety) and EEx n (non sparking) motors are supplied in H and M Lines, while M Line also
allows EEx p (pressurized) application. Explosive atmosphere motors comply with national and internationally recognized
standards and are tested and certified by renown worldwide certifying institutions.

Supply: MAF400, 331kW (440HP), Supply: MGF630, 1070kW (1430HP), Supply: HGF355, 290kW (390HP),
6600V, 6 poles 13,200V, 8 poles 3300V, 4 poles
Application: Conveyor belt Application: Pump Application: Centrifugal pump

Supply: HGF450, 1170kW (1570HP), Supply: MAF450, 920kW (1230HP), Supply: HGF450, 630kW (845HP),
480V, 6 poles 4160V, 4 poles 6600V, 2 poles
Application: Grinder Application: Ball mill Application: Blower

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Cooling System

WEG medium and high voltage motors can be supplied with usual cooling methods which may vary based on the type of ma-
chine to be driven, by the application and environment conditions.

H LINE

g Totally Enclosed
g Self-cooled
g IC411 (TEFC)

g IP55(W) / IP56(W) / IP65(W)

g Totally enclosed
g Forced cooling
g IC416 (TEBV)

g IP55(W) / IP56(W) / IP65(W)

M LINE

g Totally enclosed
g Air-to-air heat exchanger
g IC611 (TEAAC)

g IP55(W) / IP56(W) / IP65(W)

g MGF, MAF

g Totally enclosed
g Air-to-water heat exchanger
g IC81W (TEWAC)

g IP55(W) / IP56(W) / IP65(W)

g MGW, MAW

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g Totally enclosed
g Independent cooling
g Air-to-water heat exchanger

g IC86W (TEWAC)

g IP55(W) / IP56(W) / IP65(W)

g MGL, MAL

g Totally enclosed
g Independent cooling
g Air-to-air heat exchanger

g IC666 (TEAAC)

g IP55(W) / IP56(W) / IP65(W)

g MGI, MAI
Non-contaminated area

Non-contaminated area

Non-contaminated area
Non-contaminated area

Contaminated area Contaminated area

g Totally enclosed
g Self-cooled by ducts
g IC31 (TEPV)

g IP55(W) / IP56(W) / IP65(W)

g MGD, MAD
Non-contaminated area
Non-contaminated area

Contaminated area Contaminated area

g Totally enclosed
g Independent cooling
by ducts
Non-contaminated area

Non-contaminated area

g IC37 (TEPV)

g IP55(W) / IP56(W) / IP65(W)

g MGT, MAT

g Open (Self-cooled)
g IC01 (ODP)
g IP23 (WP-I)

g IP24(W) (WP-II)

g MGA, MAA, MGP, MAP

Warm air Warm air

Cold air Cold air Cold air Cold air g Open

g Independent cooling
g IC06 (OIV)

g IP23 without ducts

g IC26 (OIV)

g IP24(W) with ducts

g MGV, MAV

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Accessories and special features

WEG medium and high voltage motors are supplied with standard accessories required for their correct
operation and/or for monitoring of the main components. When specifying the motor, buyer must include additional
accessories and special features to be included.

Standard accessories Special accessories Special features

g Temperature detectors - g Vibration detectors g Mounting

Pt-100 – in the stator winding g Bearing g Special painting

g Temperature detectors - Thermometer g Class H insulation

Pt-100 – in the bearings Oil thermometer (only for low voltage)

g Space heaters Oil flowmeter g Reduced vibration level

g Shaft grounding brushes for VFD Lubrication hydraulic unit g Reduced noise level

applications, or all motors in frame Oil pressure system g Degree of Protection IP56 / IP65

size 450 and larger. (Hydrostatic Jacking) g Labyrinth taconite

g Capacitors g Sleeve bearing

g Lighting arresters g Oil lubricated ball or roller bearings

g Current transformer (CT) g Oil-Mist bearings

g Independent cooling g Special shaft:

g Temperature detectors for air inlet Tapered shaft end

and outlet (cooling) Double shaft end
g Air thermometer (cooling) Hollow shaft
g Position indicators (encoder or Special shaft end
tacho-generator) g Squirrel cage rotor material

g Air-to-water heat exchanger Copper

Water flowmeter Brass
Water flow sight glass g Modified main connection box

Water thermometer g Additional main connection box

g Water leakage indicator g Protection for classified area motors

g Anchorage plate EEx n (Non spaking) NEC

g Noise muffler EEx e (Increased Safety) NEC
g Surrounding muffler EEx p (Pressurized) NEC
g Speed non-reversing ratchet

(vertical shaft motors)

g Rail base

Thermometer Pt-100 in the bearing Tapered shaft Sleeve bearings Surrounding Muffler Pressurized system for
Labyrinth taconite classified area

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Testing Laboratory

All WEG motors are tested in a modern laboratory in accordance with IEC 60034 Standards, NEMA MG1 and IEEE 112. With
testing capacity for medium and high voltage motors up to 20,000 kVA and voltages up to 15,000V, the WEG testing
laboratory is computer monitored and controlled for extreme accuracy. Tests are divided in three groups: routine, type and
special tests. Routine tests are performed on all motors produced. Besides routine tests, type and special are usually
performed on one jiece in a batch of identical machines or under customer request.

Routine tests Type tests Special tests

g Resistance measurement at cold g All routine tests g Noise level

g No load test g Vibration measurement at cold g Shaft voltage

g Locked rotor test g Breakdown test g Overspeed

g Hi-pot test g Temperature rise test g Vibration analysis

g Insulation resistance test g Load test at constant voltage g Curve performance

g Full spectrum noise

Test Laboratory Control Room Surge Test

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Constructive Characteristics

Frame
Manufactured either with welded steel plates or cast iron, the frame is motor
structural component that accommodates, supports and protects the active
magnetic part of the motor. Its rugged construction offers excellent mechanical
strengthen to the motor along with low vibration levels.
Frame

Stator
Regarded as the static magnetic part of the motor, the stator consists of a steel
laminated core. The coils forming the stator winding are fitted into the lamination
core slots. The stator core is mounted directly on the motor frame.

Machining

Winding
The winding process supplied by WEG is specially designed and specified for the
voltage and application they are intended for. Medium and high voltage motor coils
are manufactured with rectangular copper wire, form-coiled and totally mica tape
insulated. Conductive and semi-conductive tapes are also used to insulate the
Winding coils to ensure improved resistance to corona effect.

Rotor
Regarded as the rotating component in the electric motor, the rotor consists
basically of a shaft and a steel lamination core. On slip ring motors, either the
squirrel cage or the rotor coils are fitted into the lamination core slots. The squirrel
cage can be built with aluminum die cast or with copper or brass. The rotor is
Rotor designed taking into consideration the required starting torque and motor
operating conditions. Shaft is manufactured with several types of thermally treated
steel such as AISI/SAE 1045, 1524 or 4140.

Insulation System
WEG MICATHERM insulation system is based on the “Vacuum Pressure
Impregnation” (VPI) system, which was developed in conjunction with renown
suppliers of insulating materials all over the world. Applying special epoxy resin,
this system provides perfect to the motor protection process which has no
Vacuum Pressure
Impregnation (VPI) emission of harmful gases to the environment. The VPI system for many years has
been reliable and efficient on electric rotating machines for a wide variety of
applications. The insulation system is applied on medium and high voltage
machines manufactured with form coils ranging from 380 to 15,000V.

Balance
WEG counts on a series of equipment to perform balance up to 3600rpm.
Computerized equipment allow accurate balance on all rotors. As a consequence,
REPLACE ME BY A PICTURE! WEG motors present significantly reduced noise levels.
The standard balance is provided in two planes. However, the company has the
Balance capability of providing three plane balancing whenever required or when requested
by the customer.

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Service and Costumer Services

Customer Services
WEG offers its customers complete service and after service
support. Included in this package of services are response to
general requirement and field service such as identification of
problem causes and commissioning of machines. In addition
to that, its skilled Service Team is permanently available to
give prompt support all over the world. Manuals supplied
together with the equipment provide detailed and precise
information related to safety, installation and maintenance
instructions. WEG Service Department counts on a qualified
and well-trained team capable to provide support on any field
requirement with the application of modern equipment so as
to ensure reliable results.

Services
As leading provider of motors and generators, WEG offers a
complete package of additional services to its customers
including repairs, rerating of small and large size machines,
including other manufacturers machines, specialized
applications within the following scope:

g DC traction motors and generators (AC);

g Squirrel cage and slip ring motors in output ratings up to
50,000kW (70,000HP) and voltages up to 13,800V;
g Synchronous generators, brushless or with brushes,

medium and high voltage;

When performing repair services, WEG employs the same

technology and facilities used on the plant manufacturing
process for superior performance.

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