For the ABB Drives field service team, the circumstance of social distancing presented a unique challenge to “business as usual”. How do you commission or trouble shoot medium and low voltage drives if you can’t be near them?
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. recently released the newest addition to its lineup of variable frequency drives, the FR-E800 Series. The micro-drive features a built-in PLC, and will include safety functionality meeting IEC 61508 standards and support various networks, including Ethernet/IP, MODBUS/TCP, and the soon-to-be-released CC-Link IE TSN.
Parker Hannifin has introduced the Parker Service Master CONNECT, a strong diagnostic measuring device for mobile and stationary hydraulic applications, for example, in service, commissioning and in research and development. The device records measurements such as pressure, temperature, flow rate and rotational speed safely and accurately.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of ASEM, S.p.A., a provider of digital automation technologies based in Italy. ASEM provides a complete range of Industrial PCs (IPCs), Human-Machine Interface (HMI) hardware and software, remote access capabilities, and secure Industrial IoT gateway solutions.
ABB Motion Canada alongside our HVAC Partners nationwide has introduced a special program for our medical sector in Canada. This program introduces 24/7 support free of charge when you call ABB’s helpline 1-800-HELP-365 or any of their partners when they mention “Medical Sector Emergency”, express manufacturing and delivery services for emergencies, and afterhours support with waived fees for the shipment of their products out of their 5 warehouses outside of normal business hours.
Given that many manufacturing processes involve high heat, powerful washdowns, dust, oil and other potentially harmful conditions, it’s essential to have a means of indicating the degree to which individual components can resist their operating environments. In fact, the standardization of these qualities has become a matter of international importance.
The world stands still as COVID-19 continues to turn it upside down. No more social contact. No more ‘business as usual.’ In fact, no more ‘normal’ for many. Now, we stay home to save lives. But there are some brave souls who cannot stop like doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. And, hidden in the background we find manufacturers, machine builders and their suppliers. These are the people responsible for producing food, life-saving medicines, masks and wipes.
In times of increasing uncertainty, it is becoming a key criterion for many companies to be able to quickly adapt their production. Flexibility is not only required of employees – the systems also need to be flexibly transformable to new production processes. New solutions have to facilitate easy and quick adaptation and just as fast commissioning.
For three decades, Endress+Hauser Canada has been building strong relationships with customers based on a singular premise: Their success is our success. And the best is yet to come. This year, the company is celebrating its 30th anniversary serving the process automation needs of Canadians. Endress+Hauser Canada was incorporated on May 1, 1990 and opened offices in Burlington, ON and Montreal, QC two months later.
Based out of Toronto, David Willick, VP & Regional Segment Leader for Mining, Metals and Minerals, Schneider Electric, is a mining industry veteran.
An electric motor is an electromechanical device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. The reverse process of producing electrical energy from mechanical energy is performed by a generator.
In 1968, Danfoss was the first company in the world to commence mass production of AC drives, for variable speed control of three- phase induction motors. Today AC drives are an increasingly important component for optimizing motor operation, and the system attached to the motor.
The ability to size servo motors correctly is imperative for motion-controlled applications, and it can be much more involved than sizing AC induction motors. Acceleration, deceleration, and running torque must still be taken into account, but the servo’s ability to dynamically control the load’s speed and position is also important.
Many organizations are at risk of continued interruption to operations due to coronavirus and possible future pandemics.
Motor and Drive Systems 2021 is currently accepting presentation and panel abstracts. Being held January 19th-20th in Orlando, Florida, the 2021 event will explore the important topics impacting motor and drive systems including design consideration, emerging technologies, intelligent motion control systems, energy efficiency, safety issues, power modules, simulation and testing.
Synchronous drive belts and pulleys utilize teeth to prevent slippage and unwanted speed variations. AutomationDirect SureMotion® 5M and 8M (5mm and 8mm pitch) high torque synchronous drive/timing belts have a curvilinear HTD® (High Torque Drive) tooth profile which allows the belts to have a much larger pulley contact area for improved performance.
