August 22, 2023 Motor contactors are electrical switches used as means of control, connecting or disconnecting electric motors and other load devices to the power supply. They are typically designed for normally open contacts, which ensures the load disconnects whenever the coil of the contactor de-energizes. Because this interrupts heavy motor currents, arcing must be…
Servo Drives that Withstand the Elements and Push Boundaries August 21, 2023 Advanced Motion Controls (AMC), a leading provider of servo amplifier solutions, is proud to announce the addition of six new CANopen servo drives with Extended Environment capabilities to their FlexPro® line. These new drives join AMC’s existing EtherCAT Extended Environment FlexPro drives, making…
August 21, 2023 Thanks to a strong experience resulting from close partnerships with end-users and OEMs, Nidec Leroy-Somer is offering Powerdrive MD Smart, an all-inclusive ready-to-use drive in line with the expectations of the major players in the process market segment. Compact and robust, this 100%-connected new generation drive includes all equipment needed for protecting, controlling,…
August 21, 2023 Franklin Electric Co., Inc. brand Pioneer Pump® announced the introduction of the ElectricPAK™ VFD, a rugged, packaged variable frequency drive (VFD) solution designed to withstand the demands of mobile dewatering applications. The platform is engineered to deliver a more intuitive operation experience via a new touchscreen interface, known as SmartPrime™. The VFD…
August 16, 2023 Industrial leader helps customers create leaner and higher performing automation machines with new, scalable drive solution, ArmorKinetix®. Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is pleased to launch, ArmorKinetix® Distributed Servo Drives. This new distributed servo drive is an extension of the Kinetix® 5700…
August 14, 2023 ABB VFDs for Machinery ACS180/ACS380 The ACS180 is a compact, robust, and adaptable variable speed drive (VSD) for applications up to 22 kW. This easy-to-use compact VSD offers excellent performance and quality at superior value with all essential machinery application features embedded. And as a member of ABB’s all-compatible drives portfolio, it…
August 8, 2023 Nidec Corporation has announced that it has developed a proof of concept (PoC) to realize an “Intelligent Motor® solution,” a system that the Company defined to adapt (i) Intelligent Motors®*1 , which are equipped with microcomputers and data coupling and time synchronization functions, and (ii) products with an Intelligent Motor®, to digital…
August 8, 2023 The Orbex Group, a leading manufacturer of high-performance electric motors and slip rings, introduces standard slip rings with an IP65 protection rating, providing washdown tolerance in many food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturing applications. Available immediately with short lead times, these washdown-ready slip rings feature stainless steel or aluminum housings, while their IP65-rated,…
July 25, 2023 ABB is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary since it reacquired ownership of the gearless mill drive system business this week. The technology leader marks the milestone with record output in the last calendar year and a high for total number of employees, including women in key roles, at the ABB Ring Motors…
July 20, 2023 Kollmorgen, a leader in motion, announces a new classification for select products that can be delivered within an accelerated timeframe Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, has announced the launch of Kollmorgen Express Delivery. This new designation identifies highly popular motion products — including some of the most-requested configurations and options —…
Noark Electric has introduced a new Manual Motor Starter product to extend their line of industrial control products July 19, 2023 Noark’s Ex9S series of Manual Motor Starters (MMS) provide manual isolation, manual motor control, and overcurrent protection. The new Ex9S80 MMS ranges from 14 to 80A and offers two protection types: thermal-magnetic and magnetic. They…
This Zero Backlash CSF-2XH Mini Gearhead Is Ideal for Servo & Stepper Motor Applications July 18, 2023 Harmonic Drive LLC, a leading provider of precision motion control solutions, is proud to announce the release of its CSF-2XH mini gearhead designed for servo and stepper motors. Available with an output shaft or flange, the CSF-2XH miniature…
July 14, 2023 Innomotics has launched in Germany as a separately managed legal entity as of July 1, 2023. Under a single roof, the supplier of motors and large drives brings together business activities with low- to high-voltage motors, geared motors, medium-voltage converters and motor spindles as well as project and service offerings for this product…
Excel in Power Density and Energy Management for Integrated Motor/Drive July 12, 2023 Seamless integration of motors and drives for a more efficient future with power density challenge ABB is seeking innovative and forward-thinking individuals to join them in pushing the boundaries of drives and motors with their power density challenge. If you are interested…
July 3, 2023 AutomationDirect now offers IronHorse stainless steel worm gearboxes. Worm gearboxes are power transmission devices that drive a load at a fixed reduced ratio of a motor’s speed. The stainless steel housings of these gearboxes make them suitable for the food and beverage industry and many other harsh industrial applications. IronHorse stainless steel…
July 3, 2023 By Nikunj Shah, Siemens Industry, Inc., Digital Factory, Motion Control Business In this paper, the author examines the various characteristics of electric drive enclosures labeled NEMA 1 and UL Type 1, detailing the differences and similarities, with an explanation of why the NEMA enclosure rating does not equate to the apparently similar…
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