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Listing of all 132 news releases from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors):
Catalogue describes drives and motors
A 44-page drives and motors catalogue provides technical details on low voltage AC drives from 0.18 to 2,800kW and motors from 0.06 to 710kW.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (12 March 2008)
Variable speed drives cut air handling costs
User application article Variable speed electric motor drives has reduced the cost of providing air circulation at commercial/industrial units from GBP 180/week to GBP 50/week.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 3 January 2008)
General machinery drives are up to 22kW
General machinery drives - up to 22kW - offer advanced functionality including unpowered drive configuration, sequence programming and simple installation and integration.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (24 December 2007)
Standard drives/motors get extended warranty
ABB Automation has announced an extended warranty for its standard and industrial drives and includes optional maintenance intervals, improving the opportunity for lifecycle management.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (10 September 2007)
Maintenance kits carry drives spares
Latest kit to support maintenance of ABB industrial drives contain all the genuine spare parts needed to service drives at planned intervals in order to extend their service lives.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (23 July 2007)
Precise control servo motors
High performance servo motors for machine builders
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (13 July 2007)
Paper company saves with variable speed drives
User application article Paper manufacturer James Cropper installed variable speed drives from ABB Automation Technologies and achieved payback in a year.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (25 June 2007)
Drives service programme to prevent downtime
ABB Automation Technologies (Drives and Motors) has announced three levels of service - DrivesAdvantage, DrivesActive and DrivesActive+ - enabling customers to choose from a range of services.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (15 May 2007)
Variable speed drives in southern England
IDS South has been appointed distributor for ABB Drives in Surrey, Berkshire and south Buckinghamshire, offering sales, service and repairs as well as energy appraisals and drive dimensioning.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (26 April 2007)
Performance motors meet NEMA
ABB process performance motors offer reliability and high efficiency, and meet the NEMA and CSA standards required for OEMs exporting to Central and South American countries, as well as Asia.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (16 April 2007)
New team for high performance servo drives
ABB Automation Technologies (Drives and Motors) has decided to expand into the UK high-performance machinery drives market with the appointment of a new team.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 9 April 2007)
Variable speed drives control flow
User application article Three variable speed drives from ABB are helping to deliver energy and maintenance savings.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 2 April 2007)
Generators capture wave power
User application article ABB generators are one of the essential components of the Pelamis Wave Energy Converter, designed by Edinburgh based Ocean Power Delivery.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (15 March 2007)
Adaptable drive allows control of motors
ABB has designed a drive which it claims is the most adaptable in the market, allowing control of synchronous or asynchronous motors, either open loop or closed loop.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 1 March 2007)
Low voltage water-cooled motors to 1100 kW
ABB has launched a new range of low voltage water-cooled motors in IEC frame sizes 400 and 450, extending the water-cooled offering up to 1100 kW.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (29 December 2006)
More reliability data called for on electric motor
ABB is calling upon the electric motor industry to create greater transparency with its technical motor data by making available information that gives a clear indication of motor reliability.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 7 December 2006)
Motors vent own smoke without fans
Smoke venting motors can now take advantage of the surrounding airstream for cooling when mounted inside a ventilation duct, so do not require fans or fan covers.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (20 November 2006)
ABB appoints UK spokesperson on energy
ABB has appointed Steve Ruddell as its first UK spokesperson on energy and has many years' experience of working with energy efficiency issues, as the efficiency of motor and drive systems.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 4 September 2006)
Induction motors up to 11,000kW are modular
Induction motors, ranging from 500 to 11,000kW, have a modular construction, enabling tailoring to specific applications, including the harsh environments in manufacturing and metals processing.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (30 August 2006)
Drives maintenance support got from one source
Users of variable speed drives can for the first time source repairs, maintenance and hire services as well as new drives from one source, thanks to a new support package.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 7 August 2006)
Drives make paper from recovered waste paper
Pump control software module for drives
Component drive is easy to install
Motor users - be prepared for ATEX, summer 2006
High-performance DC drives installed easily
Catalogue details drives from 0.18 to 2,800kW
Variable speed drives waste recycled
Coil shuttle cars positioned at hot dip lines
Hand-held device configures drives quickly
ABB's UK drives business records record growth
Multi-level medium voltage AC drive is fuseless
Contract awarded ti improve system control
Motors' ATEX certification gives added security
Electric motor company gains three awards
Variable drives make boiler fans more efficient
Drives cut capital cost for automotive press shop
Low voltage motors are flameproof
Protection device avoids motor damage
Motor Guide keeps AC users up-to-date
South Wales drives distributor appointed
Drives can replace soft starters
ABB mean to capture 20% of LV AC drives market
Standard IP54 drives do not need de-rating
Appointment supports energy-saving customers
Catalogue details low and medium voltage drives
Smoke venting motors comply with EN 12101-3
What you need to know about softstarters
High efficiency motors save energy costs
Low voltage performance motors' kW range raised
Scheme to bring in customer feedback
ABB Drives Alliance expands through Thrige-Scott
Hagemeyer to distribute ABB motors
Intelligent controller adds motor flexibility
'Global electric motor' can be used anywhere
£100k a year saved on a single fan
Standard motors operate in hot, corrosive areas
Closed loop control saves wheel maker 50% energy
Guide describes ATEX 137 responsibilities
High voltage induction motors delivered in days
Maintenance assistant embedded in HVAC drive
Variable speed drives save foundry on fan costs
Data for over 500 motors now available online
CBS Rotary Power Motion offers ABB motor service
ABB launches tour of Technology Days
Robots offer casting fettling flexibility
ABB to distribute Wimmer Systems software
Drives bring energy savings and an award
ABB drives and motors SW UK agent changed
ABB drives division gets new general manager
AC motor range realigned to ease selection
Standard drive to boost UK market potential
Wheels plant drives save energy costs
Inverter Drive Systems join ABB Drives Alliance
ABB to take 35% of UK HVAC drives market by 2005
Electric motor company now repairs and rewinds
ABB to take 35% of UK HVAC drives market by 2005
Standard drives designed for immediate use
Motor parts from ABB help children walk again
Variable speed drives replacement scheme launched
ABB appoints motors distributor in Wales
High speed electric car tests drives and motors
'Jargon Buster' cuts through the ATEX jungle
Low voltage high speed motors into production
Energy saving award for floor maker
ABB doubles drives sales into HVAC markets
ATEX directive use of motors detailed on CD-Rom
Drive support gives security for critical usage
ABB creates new nationwide instrumentation network
Loan calculator shows energy saving profit
Motor solves pump vibration problems
Module enables AC drive to be panel-mounted
AC drives reduce CO2 cunsumption, save costs
Videographic recorder offers wide security range
Drive control around the world through Internet
Variable drives save costs for kiln fans
Advanced production line opened for drives
Compact DC drive from shrinks size by 25%
Variable speed drives reduce injection mould costs
ABB appoints new Scottish Motor Service Partner
ABB launches energy saving hotline
Highly reliable motor intended for process use
Drives reduce maintenance costs for extruder
Pay as you save scheme economises on energy usage
ATEX approved hazard area motors are efficient
Multiple site users benefit from motor service
Drive enables speedy changeover in dyeing machine
New business unit has Industrial IT focus
Pumping water bill cut for semiconductor plant
Drives cut costs at car production plant
Rapid growth wins speedy reward
Insulation manufacturing process saves energy
Drives substitution cuts energy bill by 66%
Motor service agency appointed in South West UK
Variable speed AC drive forms stand centrepiece
Compact AC drives suit many applications
ABB wins Award for its Six Step Plan
Drive cuts costs for wooden toy company
Variable speed drives help cut dust and odours
ABB signs up first OEM customer to e-purchasing
ABB drive saves energy in generator tests
Paint plant energy savings prove value of audit
Dedicated drives prolong life of cranes
Weekend fan parts search saved chipboard output
ABB starts replacement motor and drive scheme
World's first personalized drives Web site is up
Energy appraisal saves GBP17,000 at cooker plant
ABB drive floors costs for carpet maker
ABB Drives Alliance gains SE member
ABB introduces remote monitoring
Drive modules offer system integrators flexibility
