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Brushless Motor comes with integrated controller.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:38:49 -0500

Useful where programmable movement of simple mechanisms is required, Motomate incorporates brushless motor drive, 30 or 80 W motor, gearbox, and Crouzet Milleneum2 controller in one package. Motor incorporates power electronics, exhibits 90% efficiency, and produces up to 0.3, 3.5, or 30 Nm in direct drive, right-angle, or planetary configuration, respectively. Graphical function blocks facilitate programming of acceleration and deceleration in forward/backward motion.

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Brush Motor provides high continuous power capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:39:53 -0500

Measuring 2 in. dia x 5.3 in. long, Model TGB2020 delivers up to 440 W and 425 oz-in. peak shaft torque. Unit feature rare earth magnets and high copper density, ironless coil, which provides heat dissipation and zero cogging. With max efficiency of 90%, motor is suited for driving low profile vehicles, power tools, and any load that requires small cross section. In blower and thruster applications, motor provides low frontal area, minimizing drag within air or liquid movers.

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AC Gearmotors have 400 lb overhung load capability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:19 -0500

Featuring gear ratios of 19:1, 28:1 and 56:1, VWDIR40 ½ hp gearmotors with backward compatibility offer corresponding output speeds of 92, 62, and 31 rpm, and continuous torque ratings of 287, 400, and 800 in.-lb. Drop-in replacements for VW40 gearmotors have split phase, open drip-proof AC motors and integral gear reducers with all-position foot-mounting. U.L. and CSA recognized units suit electromechanical pool covers and bleachers, compactors, can crushers, and conveyors.

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AC Servo Motors feature built-in driver/controller.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:08 -0500

Available in 400 and 750 W models, MAC Servo Motor Systems consist of AC servo motor, hall-sensor, encoder, power supply, driver and positioning controller, as well as facilities for Profibus, CAN, and Nano PLC modules. Motors include pulse/direction or quadrature inputs for electronic gearing, 6th-order servo filter, software-controlled end-of-travel stops, and positioning via digital interface. Set up by Windows MacTalk software, motors only require connection of 115 or 230 Vac mains voltage.

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Ground Fault Monitor offers mid-shaft mounting option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:07 -0500

Designed to continuously chart ground fault severity, EFREM Earth Fault Resistance Monitor provides predictive maintenance condition monitoring. Digital wireless telemetry unit indicates fault location for diagnosis and repair, and provides alarm relay outputs that can be used to activate warnings or shut down machines. Using 2-piece wrap-around metal collar with embedded telemetry electronics, mounting system can be clamped mid-shaft to gather data in real-time from working motor or generator.

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Fuseless Motor Starters utilize weld-free technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:39:49 -0500

Combining circuit breaker, contactor, and electronic overload relay functionalities, SIRIUS 3RA6 Compact Starter series can be used in all applications where 3-phase motors up to 32 A (~15 kW/400 V) require direct-on-line start. Design minimizes space required to house starters within units and also helps shorten wiring timescales. Also included, remaining life time main contact monitoring feature measures wear/tear on main contacts and signals when they need to be replaced.

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Electric Motors satisfy or exceed API requirements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:36:30 -0500

Rated 500 hp and above as set forth by API, PetroDuty-541 features voltage capacity of 2,300-13,200 V and dual voltages of 2,300 and 4,000 V. Unit is available with direct on line or variable frequency starting methods and variety of enclosures. Rated for 250-3,000 hp, PetroDuty-547 also has voltage capacity of 2,300-13,200 V. Unit features die-cast aluminum rotor for 1,000 hp or less and copper bar rotor for 1,000 hp and above. Both motors operate on 50/60 Hz frequencies.

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Brushless DC Motor has integrated controller.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:25:37 -0500

Used where programmable movement of simple mechanisms is required, Motomate incorporates Milleneum2 controller, brushless motor drive, motor, and gearbox in 2½ x 6 in. package. Brushless motor, available with 30 or 80 W rating, comes in several configurations, has 90% max efficiency rating, and integrates necessary power electronics. Programmable product offers analog output and internal torque sensing capabilities. Sensors and actuators can be added to controller I/O as needed.

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Right Angle DC Gearmotors are Von Weise drop-in replacements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:23:55 -0500

Series VWDIR23 wormed gear motors come in 6 standard 90 Vdc input models. With 37:1 to 525:1 gear ratios, corresponding fixed output speeds range from 90-3 rpm and output torques range from 34-250 in.-lb. U.L. and CSA approved units feature 1/10 or 1/20 hp permanent magnet dc motors with replaceable brushes, grease lubrication, and all-position mounting with left, right, or dual output shafts with 100 lb overhung load rating.

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Spindle Motors combine power and compact design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:23:47 -0500

Available with 150 kW (3,000 rpm) and 200 kW (2,000 rpm) rated output, Large Spindle Motors are based on AiS servo motor design and feature synchronous internal permanent magnet construction, hi-res encoder feedback, and standard amplifiers. Use of tandem control lets motors be operated on multiple smaller amplifiers that regenerate power back to line, conserving electrical energy. Products are suited for retrofit of large CNC machines that used dc or large induction motors.

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AC Motors suit general purpose applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:44:39 -0500

OME Series AC motors are industrial-duty, 3-phase, 208-230/460 Vt motors available in 1-5 hp and speeds of 3600, 1800, and 900 rpm. Totally enclosed fan-cooled T-frame motors have cast iron frames with ribbed design for maximum cooling and feature class F insulation. They are inverter-duty capable with 5:1 speed turndown for variable torque applications and 2:1 speed turndown for constant torque use.

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Brush DC Motors provide output power up to 9 W.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:44:33 -0500

Available in 12, 16, and 22 mm frame sizes, Athlonix(TM) Motors feature coreless design with self-supporting coil and magnetic circuit. Units offer efficiency ratings approaching 90%, depending on motor load conditions. With maximum continuous torque up to 16.5 mNm and optimal angular acceleration, RoHS-compliant motors are suited for medical analyzers and electronic assembly that require constant pick-and-place operations during machining, assembly, and scanning.

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Brushless DC Motor achieves high torque at slow speeds.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:45:18 -0500

Available in 2 lengths, EC-powermax 22 has operating range of 90-120 W and can be combined with 32 mm planetary gearheads using Maxon's modular system. Rotor is comprised of 2 pole pairs and fitted with magnetic material. For electronic commutation, magnetic field is sensed through Hall sensors, and rotor position detected. Product has no detent because of grooveless stator, optimizing control characteristics, making it suitable for positioning applications.

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AC Motor targets petroleum and petrochemical industries.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:40:53 -0500

Baldor Reliance API 547 large AC industrial motor meets American Petroleum Institute's Specification 547 requirements and is designed for safe and reliable operation in severe duty applications. Suited for pump compressor and fan applications, it is available from 250-3,000 hp in 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-pole speed configurations.

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AC Gearmotors feature fail-safe disc brakes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:40:50 -0500

Available in 14 models with gear ratios from 27:1 to 750:1, Series VWDIR08 and VWDIR88 feature unidirectional, 1/10 and 1/20 hp shaded pole motors with clockwise rotation and 115 V, 60 Hz input. Parallel shaft units provide fixed output speeds from 2-60 rpm and output torques from 42-113 lb-in. Designed as Von Weise drop-in replacements, gearmotors are grease-lubricated with open or enclosed fan-cooled construction, face or foot mounting, and 150 lb overhung load rating.

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Integrated Motor System features 24 V brushless DC motor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:34:10 -0500

Integrated Motor System incorporates sin/cos optical encoder with 3.2 million counts/rev and 1 electrical cycle every 20 microns. Combination of 82 mm scale diameter with amplifier interpolation settles system resolution at 0-1 encoder counts. Measuring 20 mm dia and 40 mm long, hollow shaft features ABEC7 precision ball bearings and rotates within 0.0001 in. runout and 0.027 ±0.008° wobbling. DC-powered digital servo drive monitors profile position, velocity, acceleration, torque, and homing.

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DC Gearmotor develops 70 lb-in. torque at 7.2 rpm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:40:42 -0500

Rated at IP52 for operation in harsh environments, Model MMP-PDSF80-12V GS-180-LS DC Gear Motor has output rated for 70 lb-in. continuous torque at 7.2 rpm and 100 lb-in. peak. Weighing 4.6 lb, gear motor measures 2.8 in. in dia, with 3.15 in. square gearbox, by 6.2 in. long, and has 10 x 27 mm keyed output shaft. Gearmotor requires 3.9 A to generate its full load torque, and comes with 4 M5 threaded screws, equally spaced 66.5 mm apart and accepts any 12 Vdc source.

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Parallel Shaft Gearmotors have 32:1 to 430:1 gear ratios.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:40:40 -0500

Designed as Von Weise drop-in replacements, VWDIR83 permanent magnet gearmotors are available in 12 standard models, 6 each for 12 and 90 Vdc inputs. With fixed output speeds ranging from 6-93 rpm and output torques from 50 to 13 in.-lb, units feature 1/30 hp permanent magnet dc motors with replaceable brushes, grease lubrication, and all-position face mounting with 50 lb overhung load rating. Applications include peristaltic pumps, commercial floor care appliances, and door operators.

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Gearmotors are designed as Von Weise drop-in replacements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:35:24 -0500

Available in 13 standard models, VWDIR84 gearmotors feature output speeds from 6-85 rpm, torques from 50-600 in.-lb, and overhung load capability of 250 lb. Drop-in replacements for VW84 gearmotors have 0.75 in. output shaft diameter and built-in foot mounts. Three models are powered by dual voltage (115/230 V), dual frequency (60/50 Hz) permanent split capacitor 1/12 hp ac motor, while 10 standard dc models are driven by either 12 or 90 V permanent magnet dc motors.

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Brush-Commutated DC Servo Motors optimize inertia matching.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:35:19 -0500

Along with motor-to-load inertia matching capabilities for medium to high reflected load inertias, ID23000/ID33000 series provide cogging torque and brush commutation technology that contribute to smooth operation at all speeds. Products are offered in NEMA 23/34 frame sizes with IP42 construction and support customization with gearboxes, optical encoders, and other options. Depending on model, 0.12-0.60 hp motors can generate 1.88-14 lb-in. continuous torque and speeds to 6,000 rpm.

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