Siemens announces the immediate availability of the SIMOTICS SD200 severe-duty motor in frame size 440 as its latest offering in the low-voltage SIMOTICS motor family. Cast-iron motors meet or exceed NEMA Premium® efficiency standards for oil-and-gas/petrochemical, pulp-and-paper, grain and rock processing, and other harsh environments.
The Electronic Motion and Controls Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, a global leader in motion and control technologies, has partnered with Cummins Inc. to integrate its connected engine solutions with Parker’s Mobile IoT platform. This strategic partnership enables customers to access diagnostic messages and receive real-time alerts for Cummins engines and Parker components in a single dashboard.
On this episode of the Allied Expert Advice podcast, Carlos Riano, Senior Offer Manager, Drive Solutions, at Schneider Electric, digs into motor control and protection, and the role soft starters play in preserving electric motor life, providing precise motor control and preventing catastrophic failures in industrial and commercial applications. We’re also highlighting some best practices for selecting the right soft starter, what the future holds for these critical components and what capabilities might be on the horizon.
A global manufacturer of sanitary conveyor systems used in food and pharmaceutical industries recently began exploring the next generation of variable frequency drive technologies available to power its platforms. A need for better communications for IoT and remote access, improved quality and reliability, and global access to supplies were critical to ensuring the manufacturer could satisfy its customers. This is where Invertek Drives and its Optidrive E3 NEMA 4X / IP66 range of VFDs came in.
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI) has realized growth throughout the Midwest United States, and recently expanded their local sales representation across four additional states to better service these markets. AMCI’s local sales representatives have a deep knowledge base of AMCI products and provide assistance with product selection and support. AMCI sales reps help customers and OEM’s find the best solution for their application.
Digi-Key Electronics, which offers one of the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, recently announced that it has secured a global distribution agreement with EPC Space’s line of radiation hardened (rad hard) GaN-on-silicon transistors and ICs, which are packaged, tested, and qualified for satellite and high-reliability applications. EPC Space technology produces GaN devices that are smaller, have lower resistance, and have many times superior switching performance compared to silicon solutions.
The BKH series is a high precision coupling with fully split clamping hubs that allow for easy lateral installation and removal without the need to move or re-align connected components. It features a stainless-steel bellows with very high torsional stiffness and low moment of inertia, making it ideal for high precision and highly dynamic machines. The bellows coupling can be used in a variety of applications where positional accuracy is of utmost importance, performance data is being measured, or fast reversals are a common occurrence.
Built on a foundation of precise superheat control, the Danfoss TD1 thermostatic expansion valve now features a more sustainable stainless-steel capillary tube and sensing bulb. As part of our industry-leading portfolio of low- and ultra-low GWP compliant solutions, the TD1 delivers up to 15% more energy savings and up to 20% reduction in pull-down time under actual operating conditions compared to capillary tubes.
In MENNEKES’ last blog post, they discussed their non-metallic, curved-top CDS disconnect switches with an optional three-position selector switch, saving valuable installation space, reducing parts and improving safety for maintenance personnel. These same features and benefits also extend to their sloped-top stainless steel motor disconnects, which incorporate a 15-degree sloped roof to facilitate liquid run-off in washdown applications.
Royal HaskoningDHV is pleased to announce that Schneider Electric is now a global preferred supplier for its Nereda® wastewater treatment solution. As a preferred supplier, Schneider Electric will combine the capabilities of its EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert solution, the world’s first universal automation system, with the Nereda technology to develop the next generation of Nereda Process Control. The control system will improve plant process efficiency and allow wastewater customers to have complete lifecycle management, seamless integration of IT/OT services, and improved system diagnostics for their automation systems. and industrial sites.
A pioneer in the design and manufacture of Teck cable fittings, the Star Teck product line remains an indisputable industry standard to this day. Teck cable derived its name from one of its first users, the Teck-Hughes Gold Mines in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Starting with the introduction of the 10464 Teck fitting in 1953 and…
Ballard Power Systems recently announced that the company has launched a three-year project through a collaboration with Caterpillar Inc. and Microsoft to demonstrate a power system incorporating large-format hydrogen fuel cells to produce reliable and sustainable backup power for data centers. The project is supported and partially funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the H2@Scale initiative and backed by the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL).
ABB recentlyannounced changes to the leadership of two Business Areas within the Executive Committee as of April 1, 2022. Morten Wierod, currently President of Motion, will become President of Electrification, while Tarak Mehta, currently President of Electrification, will become President of Motion. Tarak Mehta (55) currently President of ABB’s Electrification Business Area and Member of Executive Committee to become President of Motion Business Area. Morten Wierod (49) currently President of ABB’s Motion Business Area and Member of Executive Committee to become President of Electrification Business Area.
The CMSH provides you with all the benefits of a highly dynamic, low-wear positioning system with high air output and a long service life. You now only need one device for the fast and precise control of actuators, whether large or small, linear or rotary, single- acting or double-acting. Together with the low internal air…
Discover the difference a Gutor-backed setup can have on your business and facilities. Servicing the harshest of environments including the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and power generation industries.
In an effort to support the PT/MC buyers and suppliers worldwide, BearingNews, Motion+Drives magazines and BearingExpo have joined their forces to offer a unique all-year event format – iMotion Events. The first event will be the Bearing & Power Transmission Meetings starting on 21 March, followed by five more events during 2022, where the attendees will have the same options to meet and connect with the PT/MC community and procurement professionals from the Agriculture, Mining, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Marine & Offshore and Steel industries.
