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 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…
March 12, 2024 Supporting OEMs, Contractors and Drive integrators in Ontario Vanco aims to provide high quality service and sound technical advice. Whether you are an OEM, Contractor, or facility manager, Vanco will help identify and provide cost effective solutions to your unique challenges. Markets and Applications What They Do Vanco only works with reputable…
March 11, 2024 The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published the first global standard to classify energy efficiency for high voltage (HV) AC induction motors operating on-line at up to 2000 kilowatt (kW). In common with the existing standard for low voltage (LV) motors, the new IEC/EN 60034-30-3 defines four efficiency classes ranging from IE1…
March 7 2024 The new 200A and 400A SPEC Grade models join their full line of stainless steel and non-metallic motor disconnect and enclosure products MENNEKES’ has recently expanded their SPEC Grade Series of stainless steel motor disconnects to include 200A and 400A models. These units are the first on the market to combine these amperages in…
February 9, 2024 ABB has achieved another world first for its IE5 SynRM (synchronous reluctance motor) series with the launch of a new version that combines the benefits of ultra-premium energy efficiency with highly effective liquid cooling. The new design sets a new benchmark for high power output and reliability in a compact footprint. Customers…
February 8, 2024 “Comprehensive Study of DVDT Filter for Motor Drive System with Long Cable Lead,” published at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Haider Razak, HPS Principal Engineer in Power Quality and Power Conversion Solutions, alongside Manish Saraf, VP Design Engineering have had their paper, “Comprehensive Study of DVDT Filter for Motor…
January 25, 2024 While servo motors are often chosen as a high-performance alternative to stepper motors, their variety and specialized applications are less commonly understood. This article aims to explain the differences between the types of servo motors, enhancing your understanding of when and why to use each type. AC Servo Motors AC servo motors…
January 24, 2024 ACS580-01 UL Type 4X/IP66 Drive Provides Superior Performance and Reliability in Extreme Indoor and Outdoor Environments ACS580 UL Type 4X drive is a new member in ABB’s all-compatible drive portfolio. It is designed for the most demanding industrial environments to withstand extreme rain, heat, cold, salt spray, dust, and humidity. ABB’s ACS580…
Visit ABB Booth S6929 to Learn About Their New HVACR Products Launching at AHR January 22, 2024 Join ABB at AHR 2024 to learn more about ABB’s HVACR dedicated solutions and to connect with their experts. AHR 2024 is at the McCormick Place in Chicago from January 22, 2024, to January 24 -2024. With 1,600+ exhibitors, 370+ speakers, and…
January 22, 2024 Siemens is innovating the well-established Sinamics S210 servo drive system with a new hardware architecture and new V6 software generation that expand the system’s range of applications. The servo drive system is especially suitable for applications with high dynamics in the power range between 50 W and 7 kW: for example, machines…
January 18, 2024 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…
January 10, 2024 The new range combines the proven robustness of Lafert’s asynchronous motors with new permanent-magnet technologies to reduce power consumption in a compact design Born from the desire to meet the application needs of axial fans, the new pad mounting range combines the consolidated robustness of Lafert’s asynchronous motors with new permanent magnet…
December 22, 2023 Throughout industrial manufacturing, motors play a very important role in the advancement of processes and the handling or transformation of materials from raw materials to finished products or services. To ensure a reliable and efficient start-up of a machine, the correct starting method should be chosen to minimize stress on the motor…
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