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Nothing can stop this "no brake" AC drive

latest compact and low cost "no brake" drive provides users with an ideal solution for simple applications where there is no need for motor braking.

News from Rockwell Automation, Apr 19, 2004

Gearbox design smashes engineering barriers

Considered a breakthrough in the world of industrial transmissions, a gearbox offers a service life of greater than 50,000 hours - 30,000 more than the industry average.

News from SKF (UK), Apr 19, 2004

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Matched motor/drive package solved failure problem

A matched 200kW motor/drive package has solved a recurring problem of motor and inverter failures, which was costing thousands of pounds in repair bills and lost production.

News from WEG Electric Motors (UK), Apr 19, 2004

Ultra-compact stepper drive packs high performance

Ultra-compact stepper motor drive packs a high level of performance into an exceptionally small size and offers full step and microstep operation to 2000 steps/rev.

News from Astrosyn International Technology, Apr 16, 2004

Integrated motor/drive packages suit machine tools

For production machinery and machine tool applications, integrated motor/drive packages and a low-centre motor range will be shown for the first time at MACH 2004.

News from AEG Electric Motors, Apr 15, 2004

Highly reliable motor intended for process use

A new motor designed for high reliability, targeted at the process industry, has been launched by ABB.

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Robotics), Apr 13, 2004

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Drive cuts costs for wooden toy company

A 30kW Comp-AC drive from ABB is helping a wooden toy company reduce the noise in its workshops, as well as save over GBP 700 a year in energy.

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Robotics), Apr 13, 2004

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Variable speed drives help cut dust and odours

Using variable speed drives from ABB Drives Alliance partner Slater Drives Systems has enabled a northern company to develop a revolutionary new system for removing dust and odours.

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Robotics), Apr 13, 2004

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Metal connector offers enhanced EMC protection

Harting has introduced a metal version of its Han Q8/0 connector, designed to provide enhanced interference protection for electromagnetic compatibility in decentralised drive intstallation

News from Hartingxxx, Apr 13, 2004

Servomotors offer more power, higher acceleration

The exact specifications of a custom solution with the faster delivery times and lower cost feature a range of servo motors that provide more power with higher acceleration and more torque.

News from Inmoco, Apr 13, 2004

Rapid prototyping evaluates ideas fast

At Wedgwood, one of the highest profile names in the pottery industry, the use of rapid prototyping has allowed a fast track evaluation of new ideas and designs with each taking less than half a day.

News from Umakxxx, Apr 13, 2004

Electromechanical actuators widen automation scope

Electromechanical actuation products are opening up new possibilities for automation that were perhaps not previously thought practical with hydraulic systems.

News from Danaher Motion, Apr 9, 2004

Combining best of frameless and full-frame motors

Compact motors represent a new category of direct drive technology that combines the performance of frameless direct drive motors with the ease of installation of a full-frame motor at lower cost.

News from Danaher Motion, Apr 9, 2004

Multi-tasking control accelerates fluid filling

An advanced motion control system is at the heart of a continuous fluid packaging machine that uses detachable pump carts and programmable motion to achieve batch changeovers of just a few minutes.

News from Baldor UK, Apr 2, 2004

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Redesigned drives provide increased reliability

On average, redesigned drives that are 35% smaller than their predecessors provide increased reliability, higher performance, lower installation costs and lower ownership costs.

News from Danfoss Drives, Mar 31, 2004

Compact DDR servos give frameless performance

Compact direct drive rotary servomotors combine the performance advantages of frameless direct drive motors with the ease of installation of a full-frame motor.

News from Danaher Motion, Mar 31, 2004

Drives bring energy savings and an award

Electric motor drives maker has awarded a steel wheel manufacturer for achieving energy savings, in saving over 1,374MWh, equating to 605 tonnes of CO2, during 2003.

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Drives and Motors), Mar 25, 2004

No job is too tough for extended AC drives range

Powerful AC drives range has been extended to 690V - ideal for high-power applications requiring precise, reliable and cost effective motor control.

News from Rockwell Automation, Mar 25, 2004

Misunderstanding ATEX changes could be costly

Engineers do not have to test EEx motors and drives together to comply with the latest version of the ATEX Directive, contrary to the current perception of many users, says Brook Crompton.

News from Brook Crompton, Mar 24, 2004

Powerful gearbox drives are maintenance-free

Powerful, compact and versatile, reliable gearboxes allow end-users to reduce the size and weight of assemblies whilst ensuring high levels of reliability and minimal maintenance.

News from ZF Great Britain, Mar 24, 2004

'Plug and play' digital inverter drive is low-cost

A low-cost 'plug and play' digital inverter drive, initially for 0.75kW AC motors, has been introduced in reponse to market demand.

News from DeltaSense, Mar 22, 2004

Stepper motors modified without damage risk

Sanyo Denki stepper motor systems can be expertly built to customised designs, thus removing the potential for damage when modifications are made in-house by the user.

News from EAO, Mar 22, 2004

Small AC motors resist heat damage under load

Small AC motors resist damage caused by heat buildup and "dirty voltage" spikes from lower speed operation while under torque load.

News from Groschopp, Mar 16, 2004

SS gearboxes are easy to clean, resist chemicals

Super-smooth stainless-steel gearboxes provide advanced clean-in-place solution for food/biopharm machinery and are easy to sanitize, and can be exposed to harsh chemicals.

News from Baldor UK, Mar 15, 2004

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Variable speed drives in explosive atmospheres

Motor users are concerned that changes in the ATEX Directive have lead to a requirement to test EEx d motors and inverters used with variable speed drives - not so says a motor supplier.

News from Brook Crompton, Mar 15, 2004

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