AC/DC Drives From Control Techniques Give Crane Overhaul Specialist A Lift
A US-based specialist in the supply of complete electrical packages for oil rig cranes is using Control Techniques AC and DC drives as part of a landmark $500,000+ order involving the upgrade of 10 LeTourneau cranes. Three cranes have already been completed with no reported down-time in the first 18 months of operation, whereas prior to the upgrade, maintenance would be required on a weekly or...
Read More »Delta Presents Integrated Automation Solutions for Industrial Machinery at IMTS 2016
Bring your Delta Passport" to booth E-4338 to join Delta's journey to smart manufacturing and experience hands-on floor demos CHICAGO - Delta Group, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today invites International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) attendees to join it on the journey to smart manufacturing. At booth E-4338, visitors will see first-hand how Delta's...
Read More »Magnetek to Exhibit High-Performance Elevator Controls at 2016 United Convention & Exposition
Magnetek to Exhibit High-Performance Elevator Controls at 2016 United Convention Exposition MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. – Magnetek, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of elevator drives, will be exhibiting their HPV® 900 AF Elevator Drive, their family of Quattro® Elevator Drives, the M1000 Elevator Drive, and the RegenAC™ Regenerative Braking Product at the 2016 United...
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Gearheads vs. Programmable Index Drives for Horizontal Rotation Application
In Industrial Automation, it seems there is a growing trend of rotation devices to become infinitely programmable. When doing so, some find using a gearbox or gearhead would work fine for this, coupled to a servo motor or AC motor with encoder. Others have been finding out the difficult way that on horizontal rotating applications where high inertias coupled with the requirement for high accuracy...
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Things You May Not Know About Selling Your Manufacturing Business
This white paper outlines how to determine the valuation of your manufacturing business.
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Variable Frequency Drives offer simplicity of DC drives.
In contrast to complex programming associated with standard VFDs, ACF700 Series enables quick setup without any programming. Open chassis units are equipped with user-adjustable trim pots to set Max/Min Speeds, Slip Comp, Boost, Torque Limit, Accel and Decel/Injection Braking parameters. Rated from 1/60 to 1 hp, drives have 115/230 V single phase input and can provide single or 3-phase outputs of...
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Variable Frequency Drives support multiple industries.
Featuring modular design, Model AD1000 can reduce energy consumption by automatically adjusting to changing operating conditions in water, wastewater, irrigation, and other pump applications. Low-voltage Model AD700E, providing precise motor control for variable speed applications up to 30 hp, is suited for food/beverage and packaging industries as well as conveyors, pumps, and fans. Integrated...
Read More »Efficient Unidrive AC Drive Solution Delivers Power & Reliability in a 50% Smaller Package
It is a continuous challenge for manufacturing companies to deliver greater efficiencies in production at ever-lower costs. Businesses strive to work leaner and push their manufacturing processes harder, meaning reliability, efficiency and performance are constantly under strain. Freudenberg Performance Materials understands these issues. The business, a global leader providing innovative...
Read More »Magnetek Announces over 1,000 Quattro® Elevator Drives Installed in Schindler Projects
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - June 28, 2016 - Magnetek, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of elevator drives, today announced the presentation of its “Quattro® 1000 Club” award to Schindler Elevator Corporation. The award signifies that Schindler has installed over 1,000 Magnetek Quattro energy saving elevator drives in elevator modernization projects around the world. “Demand for...
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Hybrid Drives suit commercial and industrial applications.
Part of ACCU-Series™ line of variable speed and inverter duty products, U.S. MOTORS® brand Hybrid Drives™ are off-the-shelf digital AC drives that typically require no programming or commissioning, and can be up and running in 10 minutes. Units are rated 1–10 hp and come with analog interface. Available as IP20, NEMA 1/IP20 and 50, and NEMA 4X/IP65, drives can be equipped with basic...
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WEG Improves the Environmental Impact of the La Corona Sugar Mill in Argentina
WEG Manufacturing in San Francisco, CÃ-³rdoba, recently installed the largest low voltage variable frequency drive (2280A) controlling a WEG 900kW, 6-pole, 380V electric motor at a sugar mill in Argentina. This new solution will replace an existing diesel engine, resulting in significant productivity and environmental benefits. WEG is investing continually in technological innovations for...
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Paratherm™ HR Heat Transfer Fluid: Higher Temperature Stability Leads to Longer Fluid Life
For the ultimate in heat transfer fluid performance, Paratherm offers HR Heat Transfer Fluid that is engineered specifically for closed loop liquid phase heating. When it comes to characteristics such as thermal stability and fluid degradation, Paratherm HR leads the industry in value and performance. See our video to learn how Paratherm is raising the bar for heat transfer fluids.
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