New Soft Starters and Micro VFD Drive Encompasses Simple Manual Controllers
WEG SSW05 and SSW07 soft starters are compact, digital with state-of-the-art DSP controller designed to provide high performance on motor starts and stops. Gen 2 WEG CFW100 VFD drive is a single-phase input (110/230 VAC) developed for applications ranging from 1/4 to 1hp (0.18 to 0.75 kW). CFW100 series features compact size and is ideal for applications on machines or equipment that require...
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VFD Increases Precision and Speed of Food Packaging Sealer for Latin American Manufacturer
A manufacturer of food packaging and sealing solutions is helping its customers increase productivity while reducing packaging costs and wastage with the introduction of Optidrive variable frequency drive (VFD) technology. Brazil-based JCV Maq manufactures a range of packing, sealer, weighing and feeder machines used by food producers and manufacturers. It was keen to increase the precision of...
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VFD Technology Replaces Inefficient Start/Stop Pump Control System to Ensure Clean Water Supply
Replacing an inefficient start-stop transformer-based control with a variable frequency drive (VFD) on a high-powered water pump has produced 36 percent savings in energy costs within weeks of installation. As a result, the Invertek Drives Optidrive P2 VFD has also significantly cut pump downtime and maintenance costs. ENACAL, the government-owned Nicaraguan Company of Aqueducts and Sewers,...
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New Warranty Fortifies Reliability for Water and Wastewater Municipalities
ABB demonstrates its commitment to reliability with new optional ten-year warranty on standard, dedicated Water and Wastewater VFDs. This optional warranty, which includes damage from lightning and other electrical anomalies, is now available on ABB's ACQ580 series of variable frequency drives (VFDs) and covers all standard products, including ultra-low harmonic (ULH) drives, standard panels,...
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Troubleshooting Guide: What Your Cranes Wish You Knew
Your guide to crane troubleshooting
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Commander Drives: Now with Free Five-Year Warranty
Control Techniques has launched a free, five-year warranty for its Commander range of general-purpose drives. Anyone who purchases a drive from the Commander range will now be able to register to extend the products’ warranty from two years to five, at no extra cost. The new offer relates to the Commander C200 and C300 – general purpose drives designed for ease of setup and installation. The...
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New Optidrive P2 Combined with IP55 Enclosure
Provides 150% overload for 60 seconds as standard which ensures it is suitable for all heavy-duty applications. Capable of working in some of the harshest environmental conditions, including those in the marine sector. Benefits include dedicated hoist mode operation with motor holding brake control algorithm.
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Optidrive E3 Helps Keep Haji Pilgrims Cool at Kuala Lumpur Airport Assembly Area
Six giant roof fans that help keep pilgrims travelling to Mecca from Malaysia cool during their transfer in Kuala Lumpur are being controlled by Invertek Drives Optidrive E3 variable frequency drives. Up to 10,000 pilgrims can be travelling at any one time through the Tabung Haji Pilgrim Assembly Point Terminal Klia close to Kuala Lumpur Airport before flying to Mecca.The open-air hall has six...
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Global Leader in Artificial Grass Turns to Invertek Drives for Energy and Cost Savings
One of the world’s leaders in the development and manufacture of artificial grass surfacing has turned to Invertek Drives Ltd to help reduce energy costs and improve efficiency. TenCate Grass is a specialist in synthetic turf fibres and components used to produce artificial grass surfaces for sport, leisure and landscaping uses. Its products are used at sports venues, commercial and residential...
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New Frequency Inverters Available in a Power Range from 0.25 to 5.5 kW
SK 530P features SD card slot, USB interface, encoder interface and the possibility of expansion via an SK CU5 module. Slim design saves space in control cabinets and enables side-by-side installation. Operates either open-loop or closed-loop and operate both synchronous and asynchronous motors.
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Invertek Helps Produce Clean Drinking Water in UAE Through Desalination System
A need to produce potable water for the residents of an island in the United Arab Emirates resulted in Invertek Drives Optidrive Eco variable frequency drive (VFD) being used as part of the reverse osmosis seawater desalination system. The system was needed at Al Fattan Island, a private development in the UAE, where no mains water was available. Using seawater and purifying it was the only...
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Standex Engraving Mold-Tech Offers Nickel Shell Capabilities on a Global Scale
Standex Engraving Mold-Tech is the premier, global supplier for mold texturing and surface finishing. With a full range of services, Standex Engraving Mold-Tech is also the only nickel shell supplier producing in three global locations. See our video to learn more.
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