WESTCAR Srl
Componentry
Westcar: excellence in the design and manufacture of power transmission systems, fluid couplings, flexible couplings, gear couplings, clutches and power transmission solutions for heavy industry and demanding applications.
Founded in 1978, Westcar (headquartered in Solbiate Olona, in the heart of the Varese industrial district) is an internationally recognized company specializing in the design and manufacture of fluid couplings, flexible couplings, gear couplings, clutches and power transmission systems for heavy industry and demanding applications.
The company combines a strong engineering tradition with outstanding manufacturing flexibility (lean production), delivering advanced technological solutions designed to meet the most demanding challenges in the mining, petrochemical, energy, steelmaking and material-handling industries.
Product Portfolio and Technological Solutions
The Westcar product range is engineered to ensure reliability, motor protection and maximum energy efficiency:
• Rotofluid and Rotomec: Hydrodynamic couplings and combined systems (hydrodynamic/centrifugal) designed for the smooth start-up of high-inertia machinery (mills, crushers and large belt conveyors), capable of achieving zero slip at operating speed for power ratings of up to 6 MW.
• Turbostart and Turbostart Jolly Product Lines: Following their recent acquisition and integration into the product portfolio, Westcar now offers advanced solutions combining the benefits of a hydrodynamic coupling during start-up with mechanical engagement at operating speed, covering high power ratings (up to 2.2 MW) with zero slip and full mechanical efficiency.
• Flexible and Elastic Couplings: High-precision components designed to damp torsional loads and accommodate shaft misalignment under extreme operating conditions.
• Centrifugal Clutches: Solutions for semi-automatic power transmission, featuring low wear and a predetermined engagement speed.
Why Choose Westcar
Unlike large general-purpose distributors, Westcar stands out for its ability to work alongside customers as an engineering partner, developing customized configurations designed to extend equipment service life, reduce electrical current peaks and prevent unplanned downtime. A combination of Italian engineering expertise, continuous innovation and global presence makes Westcar an ideal partner for designers, engineers and maintenance professionals operating in heavy industry.
