February 9, 2023 The new compact extra-low voltage drives are absolutely at home in the materials handling technology used in warehousing systems. They offer your applications high running smoothness, overload capacity and flexibility. They have a diverse range of potential uses, and they fit like a glove into even small installation spaces. For changing requirements…
February 8, 2023 Nidec-Shimpo Corporation has announced that is has newly added direct-current (DC), 24V modules to its product lineup of drive modules for automated guided vehicles (“AGVs”) and autonomous mobile robots (“AMRs”) currently on sale. As demand increases for automated and labor-saving warehouses in logistics, manufacturing, and other industries, the AGV and AMR business…
PlexPower™ motor starters are faster to install, require less maintenance, and easier to operate than traditional cast motor starters January 30, 2023 The Appleton PlexPower is a cost-effective, easy-to-install, and simple-to-operate alternative to traditional cast and bolted motor starters. Appleton PlexPower motor starters deliver savings of up to 73% compared to the total cost of ownership of…
January 23, 2023 Lafert North America: The Ultra Compact Range For the Most Advanced Robots. The Lafert Group have developed the most ultra compact suitable motors for anthropomorphic robots installed all over the world. They have developed a range of ultra compact servo motors fully UL certified for export to North America and with mechanics…
High Torque Outputs and Flexible Installation Options for Heavy-Duty Industrial Applications January 23, 2023 Harmonic Drive, a leading provider of precision motion control solutions, is proud to announce the release of its HPF series of hollow shaft gear units. Designed for heavy-duty industrial applications, these advanced gear units offer high torque outputs and flexible installation…
January 20, 2023 AutomationDirect has extended its line of WEG CFW500 high-performance AC drives to include more horsepower options. With this addition, the high-performance horsepower ratings have been expanded all the way up to 150hp. Also added are new higher current high-performance 10hp drives as well as 10hp washdown rated IP66/NEMA 4X models. A full…
Next-generation drives for today’s demands January 18, 2023 PowerXL Series DM1 Variable Frequency Drive. The DM1 and DM1 Pro microdrives are part of Eaton’s next generation PowerXLE Series of adjustable frequency drives specifically engineered for today’s more demanding commercial and industrial applications. The power unit makes use of the most sophisticated semiconductor technology and a…
January 17, 2023 With 23 finely graduated sizes, the helical and bevel-helical gear units of the Xe series cover the torque range from 6.8 to 475 kNm. The extensive modular program and the large number of predefined additional equipment and options offer a high degree of flexibility for adaptation to the application situation. Regardless of…
Saving the environment and thousands of dollars a year with premium efficiency motors January 17, 2023 New motor efficiency vs your installed motors Premium efficiency motors. How much power consumption aka money are you spending that you do not have to? Take a minute while having your coffee to see if you can save money….
Cavitation causes damage to pump and pumping systems which increases maintenance costs. It can also destroy the product, resulting in lost revenue. In industries such as food and beverage and water treatment pumps are used to move liquids from one point to another January 16, 2023 Cavitation can occur when the inlet pressure of the…
Saving the Planet, and Money, with the Affinity Law for Pumps and Fans January 12, 2023 Reducing energy, this has been and will continue to be a hot topic in Canada. There are many ways to do this, the best of course is to not use power but we all know that this can’t happen…
Nidec-Shimpo Corporation announces that it has launched a lineup of its VR Series reducers for servo motors, for food machinery January 12, 2023 As public awareness of food safety is on increase in recent years amid food poisoning, norovirus, and other incidents, safety is required for food machinery (confectionery and bakery equipment, meat processing machinery,…
January 11, 2023 AutomationDirect.com Sells Most Any Kind of Motor You Might Need All Your Motor Needs. AutomationDirect sells almost any kind of motor you might need. From small DC gear motors to general DC motors, steppers, servos, and a huge range of AC motors up to 300hp! AutomationDirect has all your motor needs. Motors…
January 11, 2023 ABB’s Baldor-Reliance® EC Titanium™ motors are highly efficient integrated motor/drive systems that combine synchronous reluctance and permanent magnet technologies for a sustainable, wirelessly connected solution. EC Titanium motors are available as stand-alone motor unit, designed to be paired with a variable frequency drive, or as an integrated motor/drive system. EC Titanium is…
January 11 2023 ABB’s Baldor-Reliance® EC Titanium™ motors are highly efficient integrated motor/drive systems that combine innovative, eco-friendly technologies for a sustainable, wirelessly connected solution. EC Titanium motors are available as an integrated motor/drive system or stand-alone motor unit, designed to be paired with a variable speed drive. More Information EC Titanium Related Story: Achieve…
January 6, 2023 Why Use VFD Cables? VFD cables are a critical component to extend a motor’s life cycle within a VFD system. Three areas where VFD cables set themselves apart from traditional tray-rated power cables are: 1. Address high and low frequency noise issues with proper shielding Shielding on cables is what prevents systems…
