The EC Titanium integrated motor drive by ABB promises ‘synchronous reluctance and permanent magnet technologies for a sustainable, wirelessly connected solution that improves customers bottom line.’ According to Global Product Manager, Mark Gmitro, the product was inspired by direct customer feedback requesting an IE5 efficient product, that could function as a drop-in replacement for standard NEMA mounted motors.
Global technology company ABB has signed a long-term agreement with LKAB to provide service to twelve mine hoists and now of hoisting motors at the Kiruna mine. Kiruna in Northern Sweden is the largest underground iron ore mine in the world, producing more than 85,000 tonnes per day.
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Littelfuse, Inc.,, an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected and safer world, reported its annual electrical safety survey exposed that almost all respondents had witnessed someone working on or near energized equipment of more than 50 volts.
ABB is proudly celebrating five years of ABB Ability innovations. Officially introduced at ABB’s Capital Markets Day in October 2016, ABB Ability solutions have been the bedrock in establishing ABB’s major presence in the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market.
On September 30th 2021, Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp., had a sod turning event late that morning. The event occurred outside, and a small amount of people participated in the event.
Allied’s “Ask The Expert” series taps into the experience and expertise of key thought leaders and subject matter experts from the more than 550 global suppliers Allied work closely with to bring customers solutions for their most challenging problems (and the daily ones, too).
E-commerce has recently experienced an enormous rise in acceptance and success. At the same time, consumers increasingly value sustainability and avoiding the use of unnecessary packaging material.
De-energizing equipment, following adequate lockout/tagout procedures, and verifying the absence of voltage are key components to establishing an effective foundation for an electrical safety program.
In the world of motors, efficiency is king. It is apparent that consumers are looking for not only efficiency in cost to operate but also in ability to get the task done quickly. When converting electricity into rotational motion via motors, a major contributing factor to efficiency is the type of motor, such as a DC motor, used to keep the momentum going.
ABB will deliver automation, electrification, quality control systems, motors and drives for Renewcell’s new industrial textile recycling production line in Sundsvall, Sweden. Renewcell is a fast-growing Swedish sustaintech company specializing in textile-to-textile recycling.
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Using Variable Speed Drives to Reduce the Risk of Pump Cavitation
Cavitation can be a serious issue for industry. It causes damage to pumping systems, reducing their lifetime and requiring costly maintenance and replacement, while in the beverage and dairy industry it can impact the quality of products being pumped. This article outlines the causes of cavitation and explains how the latest variable speed drives (VSDs) offer an efficient and cost-effective method to prevent it.
Cavitation can occur in many different pumping applications, but it is a particular challenge for the water and wastewater industry where a high number of large pumps are deployed. The result is an increased risk of downtime and higher maintenance costs.
Global technology company ABB has signed a long-term agreement with LKAB to provide service to twelve mine hoists and now of hoisting motors at the Kiruna mine. Kiruna in Northern Sweden is the largest underground iron ore mine in the world, producing more than 85,000 tonnes per day.
ABB has provided LKAB Kiruna with maintenance and hoist cycle optimization to maximize efficiency and increase capacity at the mine since 2010. The new contract extends these services to the end of 2023 with an agreement that LKAB may sign up for a further three years on a rolling basis.
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Littelfuse: Keep Your Distance and Stay Safe - MP8000 Bluetooth Enabled Overload Relay
Introducing the Revolutionary New MP8000 Bluetooth Enabled Overload Relay. This smart, universal relay can communicate directly with your smart phone via Bluetooth. No need to open the control panel. Monitor and control unlimited relays through the Littelfuse App on the smartphone you already own from a safe distance.
Monitor and control the MP8000 through the Littelfuse App on your smartphone. No need to open the control panel.
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EPLAN Canada recently announced the addition of Powerhouse Controls to its list of Certified Systems Integrators.
Powerhouse Controls has efficiently used the EPLAN platform as a valuable tool to complement the company's own skills. Over the course of almost 30 years of existence, Powerhouse Control has rose to the opportunity and is now recognized as a world-class systems integration supplier.
