Contactron Speed Starters: Phoenix Contact's Game-Changing Solution for Modern Motor Control
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Contactron Speed Starters: Phoenix Contact’s Game-Changing Solution for Modern Motor Control

March 5, 2025 In industrial settings where efficiency and reliability are paramount, choosing the right motor control solution can make all the difference in operational performance. While traditional motor starters provide basic functionality and frequency converters offer advanced capabilities, many operations need something in between—a solution that combines simplicity with versatility. Phoenix Contact’s CONTACTRON Speed…

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SINAMICS G220 – The Variable Frequency Drive for All Industries

February 20, 2025 SINAMICS G220 is the new high-performance variable frequency drive designed to meet current and future challenges in every industry. Thanks to improved hardware and software, SINAMICS G220 takes digital drive technology to a new level, making your applications more efficient, secure and future-proof. Innovation in every detail Thanks to a broad range…

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ABB’s ERH Motor Delivers Simplicity and Efficiency for Air Handling Applications

February 19, 2025 ABB, a global leader in air handling motor and drive technologies, expanded its HVACR motor product line with the launch of ERH, a highly efficient, compact and lightweight solution for fan wall applications. This advanced motor technology delivers plug-and-play, variable-speed operation for simplified installation and lower energy consumption. “Facility managers and OEMs face increasing pressure to…

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Metal Enclosures for Disconnect Switches

February 18, 2025 ITC Electrical Components are proud to offer new enclosure options for most of popular Sontheimer RLO and RLT disconnect switches. The new enclosures material options are: Features and specifications: Download the Metal enclosures for Disconnect Switches catalog Source More Information ITC Electrical Components Related Story DETASUltra Cable Entry Systems Expanded Offering from ITC Electrical…

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Specifying a Stepper System

February 18, 2025 Kollmergen looks at the five most common mistakes that engineers make when specifying and working with stepper motors and drives, the problems that can result, and how you can avoid them. They also list five best practices for making the right choice. We all make mistakes — even machine engineers. Almost always, a mistake is an…

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VFD Leakage Current and Ground Fault Protection: Ensuring Safety and Compliance

February 18, 2025 By Damien Herweg, Product Marketing Manager SmartD Technologies Why the Smallest Currents Matter:Understanding LeakageCurrent and Ground Faults in Modern VFDs Imagine a bustling manufacturing plant where machines produce thousands of components every hour. The electrical cabinets buzz with energy, and a labyrinth of cables branches out to every corner, connecting motors large…

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2-Wire vs. 3-Wire VFD Configurations: A Comprehensive Guide for Safer and More Efficient Motor Control

February 18, 2025 By Damien Herweg, Product Marketing Manager SmartD Technologies Understanding VFD 2-Wire and 3-Wire Preset Configurations Recent discussions Damien Herweg had with colleagues motivated him to write this article—to explain, simplify, and share the concept of 2-wire and 3-wire preset configurations in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Whether you’re an experienced engineer or you’re…

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A Passion for AC Drives: Giuseppe Laudani – Sicilian Electronic Engineer

February 11, 2025 Developing a groundbreaking product requires accomplished individuals to work together to bring a brand-new concept to life. To achieve this, Sprint Electric has brought in some of the finest electrical engineers together to create Generis, the next generation of AC drive technology. Giuseppe Laudani joined Sprint Electric to further boost the expertise in…

ABB unveils new direct drive motor technology for fan wheels at AHR Expo
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ABB Unveils New Direct Drive Motor Technology for Fan Wheels at AHR Expo

February 7, 2025 ABB unveils new direct drive motor technology for fan wheels at AHR Expo. ABB, a global leader in HVACR technologies, will unveil its new ERH, the next next generation of energy-efficient motor solutions for the HVACR industry, at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, U.S., February 10-12. The official product launch took place at 11am on…

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What To Know About Navigating the End of RSLogix 5

February 5, 2025 Review what the final lifecycle phase of RSLogix 5 programming software means for your operations and how to prepare for the future. For nearly four decades, the Allen‑Bradley® PLC-5® and its programming software RSLogix™ 5 have been the cornerstone for industrial automation. While paving the way for future PLC and software development…

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Soft Starters ADXT from LOVATO Electric

February 4, 2025 LOVATO Electric expands the range of soft starters with the new ADXT series, which features three-phase control for the progressive starting of three-phase asynchronous motors. ADXT is particularly suitable for controlling heavy-duty applications, characterized by high inertia, such as crushers, fans, vertical or inclined conveyors, screw compressors, centrifuges, propellers, mills, band or circular…

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NORD Showcases Robust, Reliable Meat and Poultry Drive Solutions at IPPE

January 30, 2025 Poultry and meat processing solutions from NORD include hygienic, compact gear units, reliable, high efficiency electric motors, and intelligent electronic control products. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will once again be exhibiting at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), one of the world’s largest annual poultry and meat processing industry event. This year’s convention will…

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ABB Strengthens Roller Table Motor Offering for Global Steel Industry

January 29, 2025 ABB has strengthened its Roller table motor offering, increasing availability in response to growing demand. The motors, designed specifically for the hot and corrosive environment of steel mills, are paired with ABB variable speed drives (VSD), allowing for intense and dynamic workloads while minimizing downtime and operational costs. ABB’s Roller table motors…

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SEW-Eurodrive’s MOVIPRO® Technology Decentralized Inverter

January 29, 2025 High-performance, flexible and scalable – the MOVIPRO® technology inverter combines the performance capability and range of options of the MOVIDRIVE® control cabinet platform with the installation benefits and robustness of decentralized technology. The decentralized inverter is the control-cabinet-free solution for modular automation. Powerful universal genius There’s a new addition to the decentralized…