The mining industry is experiencing significant dynamism, with growing investments from sector companies. WEG is ready to provide innovative, high-quality solutions to ensure the efficiency and reliability of mining operations.

A recent example is the partnership with ArcelorMittal, which was looking to expand its ore processing capacity at the Serra Azul mining company in Brazil. To meet the customer's specific needs, WEG, in collaboration with METSO, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), developed a customized solution.

This solution includes M line motors, with a 500 frame, 2,000 kW power, 4 kV and 4 poles. These motors  power  large rollers responsible for reducing the size of rocks and ores. The crusher operates by compressing the material between the rotating rollers, generating intense pressure that transforms the feed material into the desired grain size. To support these efforts, the bearings have been carefully designed to ensure strength and durability even under high axial loads of up to 33.2 kN in both directions.  

The robustness of WEG motors and strengthened bearings  minimize the occurrence of failures, ensuring greater reliability and availability of the crushers. Reduced maintenance downtime means more operating time and a greater volume of ore processed, boosting the mining company's productivity.

In addition, WEG equipment guarantees more efficient crusher operation, optimizing energy  efficiency and reducing operating costs.

The supplied motors for ArcelorMittal's crushers consolidates the strategic partnership between WEG and METSO, which is recognized as an important OEM in the mining industry. WEG's expertise in developing customized, high-performance solutions makes it an important player in meeting this complex market.