Many companies service variable speed drives (VSDs), but not all of them carry an official manufacturer’s accreditation to do so. Alan Jones puts forward why he thinks working with a trusted, local partner is crucial to ensure optimal performance and longevity from your motor-driven equipment

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With its longstanding and well proven expertise for stepper motor based applications in deep space, ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic conditions as well as submersible motors and motors deployed under extreme levels of radiation, specialist German manufacturer Phytron, knows a thing or two about harsh and extreme environment motion control

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KEB Automation has supplied a variety of drives and control equipment to a UK-based machine builder for use on special purpose cutting machines for stone tiles and roof slates. KEB provided a complete solution from a single source and provided engineering support all the way through the machine design and build process.

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TEC, the UK’s largest electric motor distributor, has collaborated with Newton Tesla, a leading supplier of inverters, to help a plastic extrusion facility overcome downtime

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Strict regulations are synonymous with hazardous environments. Despite this, changes to legislation can still cause disruption. Marek Lukaszczyk explains the changing regulations for hazardous area motors and how the new energy efficiency requirements could provide significant financial gain.

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As the demands on food & beverage production become higher, and margins become tighter, ABB’s Andrew Bould, explains why focusing only on the energy efficiency of variable speed drives (VSDs) and low voltage motors loses sight of the bigger picture of potential savings

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The demand for greater efficiency and productivity within industrial and automation applications are the principle drivers in the growth of the global variable frequency drives market.

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In electric vehicles, renewable energy and energy efficient technologies, the need for reliability in testing to enhance safety, efficiency and performance has never been greater. Increasingly, electric vehicles and large-scale solar installations applications require the evaluation of larger-current devices. Yokogawa's new WT5000 precision power analyser meets these needs

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Together with two of its subsidiaries, WEG has developed a complete drive with a synchronous motor at its core. The result: a powertrain based on a permanent magnet motor that can be customised precisely to customer needs. WG20 gear units and CFW11 variable speed drives complete the drive system

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Control Techniques is launching a new 400V servo drive range within the Unidrive M family. Tentatively unveiled at the SPS show in Germany at the back end of 2017, and one of the early launches from the company since its purchase from Emerson Electric by Nidec, they were initially available in Germany and Italy, and are scheduled for UK launch summer 2018

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The new WEG Motor Scan enables real-time monitoring of motors via a smart device App in order facilitate preventative and predictive maintenance, and so maximise uptime

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Energy consumption is a major factor for most industries. From reducing the financial burden to minimising their environmental impact, companies are constantly seeking ways to increase efficiencies within their processing and manufacturing operations. This article from Invertek Drives looks at the role variable frequency drives can play in achieving this

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The new SSW900 soft starter series from WEG provides gentle starting and stopping of three-phase induction motors along with comprehensive motor protection

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While variable speed drives provide an important energy saving technology, Mitsubishi Electric’s Matt Handley questions how many of the installed base of drives are actually set up to run at their maximum efficiency

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When Pro-Roll's 2-high rolling mill became increasingly unreliable, the specialist metal finisher turned to Softstart for a high duty digital soft starter, replacing an Edison liquid resistance starter that was installed when the mill was electrified in 1957

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Modern electric motors may be more efficient and reliable than their ancestors, but they can still fail sometimes. Martin McGuffie, service manager of Euroserv, explains the three common causes of electric motor failure and how maintenance staff can reduce the impact equipment failure can have on business

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In more demanding operating environments, it can be difficult for complex electronic assemblies to continue functioning correctly. Exposure to the elements such as moisture, salts, and corrosive chemicals such as oils or fuels take their toll, reports Andy Pye

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Variable speed drives (VSDs) and soft starters can both be used to protect expensive equipment and extend the life of the motor and coupling devices. Andy Pye reviews information supplied by Fábio Gonçalez, European Automation manager at WEG and James Archer of Aucom

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Europe’s first Dodge controlled start transmission (CST) drive system, is helping prevent repeated breakdowns of a 700m conveyor at a Norwegian mine, saving up to NOK 1 million ($120,000) in lost production each time.

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The next phase of the Energy-related Products Directive (commonly referred to as ErP), which comes into force in January next year, is set to play a pivotal role in ensuring energy efficiency across the industrial and process sectors, as Mark McCall, product marketing manager at Newey & Eyre, explains

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Series 15T and 15H are Very High Performance Economical Encoders with Bore Sizes up to 10mm

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Cymex Sizing Software allows you to design the entire drive train (application + transformation + gearbox + motor) easily and more reliably than ever before.

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It doesn't get any easier than this: Define the number of axes for the Mother-board, click, and done.

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Fulling presents the new range of 3 phase stepper motors.

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Low-backlash planetary gearboxes with an output shaft or flange in hygienic design. Reliable and efficient cleaning of the gearbox is a key feature.

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Rossi Gear Motors Ltd UK an affiliated company of Rossi SPA situated in Modena Italy, one of the largest manufacturers of Gear Reducers and Gearmotors in Europe have recently agreed to promote the Full frequency inverter range of Control Techniques.

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Maxi in the matter of performance, control properties, and range of functions. Mini as far as price, size, and commissioning are concerned for brushless DC motors.

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A reliable and secure recording solution

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Handwheels, knobs, lever handles, adjustable levers and handles conceived for a broad spectrum of applications, typical of new market segments, Ergostyle® elements are destined to hospital and medical equipment, scientific instruments, laboratory fittings, office furniture, leisure and sporting equipment, and, generally, whenever aesthetics and user-friendliness are key requirements for the market success of the product.

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STOBER is enhancing its servo system offer with a complete new development of servo motor the "EZ" that provides the best performance for demanding solutions. As a result this new motor is well suited to times of change in which the market demands a new philosophy for smart, efficient solutions.

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The 319 series comprises of a low voltage, permanent magnet DC motor with worm gearbox developed for a compact, low noise and cost effective solution to suit many applications.

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The Model A58SE is an EtherCAT or PROFINET-ready, multi-turn absolute encoder designed for harsh factory and plant environments.

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Backward curved impeller. This is an example of the other types of impeller we can fabricate and balance.

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Alongside their single and three phase high powered motors, Tecnotion, the linear motor specialist, offers a selection of both iron core and ironless motors for low voltage purposes.

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TFC offers a multitude of services including:

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