May 7, 2024 Rockwell Automation reduces downtime with new FLEXLINE 3500 Motor Control Center. The new Allen‑Bradley® FLEXLINE™ 3500 low voltage motor control center (MCC) recently launched for IEC markets. The MCC is engineered to integrate motor control and power distribution into one centralized package, meeting IEC standards 61439-1&2. The smart devices in FLEXLINE 3500 MCCs help…
May 1, 2024 Altivar Process Drives and Schneider Sustainable Impact Program Discover how Schneider Electric is tackling environmental concerns with an end-to-end circularity model through their high power Altivar Process Drive Systems. These systems, designed with modular components, pioneer the new business model, offering up to 80% savings on resources, energy, and CO2 compared to…
April 30, 2024 Vanco’s mission revolves around putting their drive integrator partners first. They are committed to supporting them every step of the way, ensuring they have access to the best products and expertise in the industry. Upstream of the VFD When it comes to products upstream of the Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Vanco has…
April 23, 2024 Solar photovoltaic (PV) powered water pumping systems are becoming increasingly important across the globe. They play a vital role in reducing CO2 emissions related to water pumping and can work in areas with weak power grid coverage, where reliable water supplies are essential for agricultural irrigation, livestock watering, and drinking purposes. ABB’s new…
April 22, 2024 Smart motor control solutions, including Schneider Electric’s TeSys island smart motor starter, Altivar variable frequency drives, and Modicon PLCs, help organizations in every sector of the industrial market improve their productivity, efficiency, profitability, and sustainability RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service…
April 22, 2024 SmartD Technologies is thrilled to announce that Innovation Solution Canada has selected SmartD to have their revolutionary variable frequency drive (VFD) technology tested by public and governmental institutions across Canada! This is your chance to deploy and experience the future of motor control, test their Game-Changing VFD Technology for Free! What is SmartD’s…
April 22, 2024 SmartD Technologies Secures $14.2 Million Series A to Propel Go-to-Market and Next-Generation Variable Frequency Drive Development SmartD Technologies, a leader in the development of Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based variable frequency drives, proudly announces the successful closure of its Series A funding round, securing a total of $14.2 million in investment. Leading the funding…
April 22, 2024 Canada Controls announced today their distribution partnership with Lynxspring, allowing the sales of the JENEsys Edge portfolio of IP controllers and extension modules Lynxspring, Inc. is a premier manufacturer, developer, and provider of software and hardware platforms for smarter buildings. Their Niagara-based JENEsys Edge is designed to meet today’s requirements to connect,…
April 4, 2024 Support ordering spare parts and accessories How often have you wondered how to get the right spare parts the fastest? In this case, SEW-EURODRIVE will give you their answer to this question. Take a look at SEW-EURODRIVE’s video now. Want to know more? No problem! They also have a longer version for…
April 3, 2024 Pumps and HVAC are two industrial areas where the Commander C300 PM excels Control Techniques announces an extension to its highly flexible general purpose Commander range – the Commander C300 PM. This new variant is designed to build upon the inherent high efficiency of sensorless permanent magnet (PM) motors, reducing running costs…
April 3, 2024 Drive solutions for the beverage industry The beverage industry places very specific and high demands on its machines, systems, and equipment. Robust, high-torque, long-lived drive technology forms the basis for efficient system planning. Watch this video to find out what modern filling systems require and what added value SEW-EURODRIVE’s products and solutions…
April 1, 2024 Vanco’s History At Vanco Electrical Supplies, their commitment is not just about providing electrical products; it’s about cultivating partnerships and seizing opportunities to better serve their clients. Founded by Walter Wiebe and Dave Nicoll, their roots in Markham, Ontario were sown with a commitment to offer technically competent representation to emerging manufacturers…
March 26, 2024 The updated Kollmorgen AKD2G servo drive features new communication protocols that support easier integration with third-party controllers while delivering industry-leading performance Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, has announced the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive. With the introduction of these new features, Kollmorgen has broadened its offerings to additionally…
March 25, 2024 Motor protection filters for a global courier’s distribution system In the fast-paced world of global courier services, the efficient movement of packages relies heavily on conveyor systems driven by induction motors. A leading courier company faced recurring challenges with motor and gearbox failures leading to disruptions in the package sorting process and…
March 15, 2024 MTE Motor Protection & VFD Break-Down VFD’s are great, but what about the Power Quality issues they present? Check out MTE’s product demo video to understand what the problems are and how to correct them! Product Line Manager Dan Schmidt gives an overview of the dangers of VFD use and how MTE…
March 15, 2024 Introduction Running a motor directly from the power source produces uniform, sinusoidal waveforms but wastes energy due to continuous speed operation regardless of the load requirements. To enhance efficiency, variable frequency drives (VFDs) control motor speed, reduce energy consumption, and minimize equipment wear. However, VFDs use pulse-width modulation (PWM) to supply electrical…
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