SERVO Products Company (Eastlake, OH), a progressive designer and manufacturer of a broad line of manual knee-type milling machine accessories since 1964, recently introduced designer and manufacturer of a broad line of their new Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and VFD Plus kits which are full-featured packages designed to convert older step pulley mills and variable speed mills from mechanically controlled…
Yaskawa America introduces GA500 microdrive
The Drives & Motion division of Yaskawa America, Inc. proudly introduces the GA500 Industrial Microdrive, reflecting Yaskawa’s continued customer commitment to providing sustainable, flexible, and easy-to-use products. “This drive builds on the deep history of Yaskawa’s product quality,” Ed Tom, Product Manager, said. “The GA500 provides high reliability with its design to deliver a minimum…
New medium voltage services-oriented drive from Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric’s new Altivar Process 6000 (ATV6000) medium voltage service-oriented drive is a smart, connected product that can help optimize businesses by enabling process optimization, improving energy management, enhancing asset management and providing a tailored engineering solution. Schneider Electric is currently working with UL and expects to have a listing by December, 2019. Equipped with…
Micro pitch board-to-board connector delivers high transmission speeds for industrial equipment
Hirose, has developed a miniature board-to-board connector that combines a rugged design with high-speed transmission speeds of more than 10Gpbs to support a number of industrial applications. Featuring a pitch of only 0.8mm pitch, the ER8 Series contacts are optimized for signal integrity performance, ensuring reliable high-speed performance. Now available through authorized distributors, the ER8 Series…
Danfoss variable frequency drives receive AHRI certification
Easy-to-use, energy-saving Danfoss VLT® HVAC Drives have been certified under AHRI Standard 1210/1211 for stated efficiency and performance Danfoss has received the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute’s (AHRI) certification for variable frequency drives, confirming the performance of its VLT® HVAC Drives based on rating standards. According to AHRI, certification under Standard 1210/1211 enables equipment users…
Schneider Electric Launches Altivar ATV680 & ATV980 Drives – the World’s First Three-Level Low-Harmonic Drives
The Altivar 680 and Altivar Regenerative 980 Compact Low Harmonic Drives are a packaged, high-performance solution for low harmonic applications. These active front end drives feature a three-level input switching stage, which reduces common mode voltage and improves performance and efficiency. These benefits are a result of the new drives’ custom filtering and three-level design.…
Low profile actuator suits packaging needs
Super-flat actuators feature IP65 protection and 480V, which makes the FHA actuator well suited for machine tool, packaging, and wash-down applications. The FHA-C-H series actuators come in four sizes. FHA-C-H rotary servo actuators use Harmonic Drive precision gears combined with a performance matched brushless servo motor. Encoder options include EnDat and HIPERFACE. The FHA series…
Direct drive offers more tractive force
The MCR-T radial piston motor, for compact tracked loaders and other tracked vehicles, comes in frame size 10. This unit is approximately 20% shorter than conventional radial piston motors on the market and offers around 10% higher starting torque for more tractive force. For improved efficiency, especially over long distances, the MCR-T units also allow…
The JUMPFLEX® Family Adds Four New Members
WAGO has added four new signal conditioners to the JUMPFLEX® 857 Series. Packed into industry leading 6mm housing, these new modules save space but don’t sacrifice on safety or power. The Loop Powered RTD module converts RTD and resistive inputs to standard analog signals without the need for an external power supply. The dual channel…
WAGO Launches New Plug-In Current Transformers Product Video
WAGO announces the availability of a new video featuring the Plug-in Current Transformers with CAGE CLAMP® Connection. WAGO’s Plug-In Current Transformers measure AC currents in 230 V, 400 V and 690 V low-voltage mains. The current transformer can be loaded with up to 120% of the nominal current, allowing you to measure peak currents without…
Mouser Signs Global Distribution Agreement with United Silicon Carbide, Inc.
Mouser Electronics, Inc. announces a global distribution agreement with United Silicon Carbide, Inc. (USCi), a manufacturer of high-efficiency silicon carbide (SiC) products. USCi technology and products enable affordable power efficiency in key markets, including wind and solar power, transportation, smart grid technology, and motor control. The USCi product line available from Mouser Electronics includes 650V…
AutomationDirect Expands Enclosure Air Conditioner Offering
AutomationDirect has expanded its Stratus® line of enclosure air conditioners to include compact models. Excessive heat inside an enclosure can cause nuisance faults from electrical and electronic components, circuit breakers, fuses, and controlling units such as PLCs, HMI, and AC drives. Stratus enclosure air conditioners are closed-loop cooling systems designed for harsh environments, or when…
Ac drives help reduce energy costs
The more efficient a drive, the lower the energy costs. The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755T drives offer harmonic mitigation, regeneration and common bus system configurations. The latest versions include TotalFORCE technology, which enhances motor control through precise, adaptive control of velocity, torque and position of electric motors. AC drive technology is an important investment for our…
Soft starters — up to 100 hp
Carlo Gavazzi announces the launch of the RSGD Series Self-Learning Soft Starters with communications for motor applications up to 100Hp. The RSGD is an extremely compact 75mm wide and easy-to-use 3-phase soft starter for AC induction motors up to 100A. The new self-learning algorithm has been adapted to work with different applications without needing to…
Ametek announces two acquisitions
AMETEK, Inc. has announced that it has completed two acquisitions: Brookfield Engineering, the world’s leading manufacturer of viscometers and rheometers, and ESP/SurgeX, a leader in energy intelligence and power protection solutions. Brookfield Engineering Brookfield offers a complete range of viscometers and rheometers as well as instrumentation to analyze texture and powder flow. Its products are…
New ANG Active Next Generation Servo Inverter series expands Bonfiglioli drive portfolio
Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A., a global designer and manufacturer of gearmotors, drive systems and planetary gearboxes, announces the addition of a servo inverter series, ANG Active Next Generation, which provides higher performance for machine builders. With this new servo inverter series, Bonfiglioli offers the broadest connectivity with the most advanced control technology and the highest power…
Networked, Panel-Mount Piezo Drive for Coordinated Motion between Piezo Stages and Servo Axes
Aerotech’s Ensemble QLe™ panel-mount nanopositioning piezo drive is designed for seamless use with the Ensemble family of drives and controllers. The QLe connects to any Ensemble controller network enabling coordinated motion between piezo stages and servo axes at much higher rates than other controller or drive products. It is ideal for applications ranging from demanding…
AutomationDirect releases white paper on electrical arcs
AutomationDirect announces the release of a new White Paper, “Electrical Arcs”, that explains how arcing develops, the dangers of electrical arcs and various means of arc suppression. Common causes of electrical arcs include misapplication of components and dirt buildup. Over time, dirt builds up on electrical components, causing standoff voltages to decrease until an arc…
Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces energy-saving variable frequency drive
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. introduces the F800 Series variable frequency drive (VFD) for precise motor speed control with maximum energy-savings. The low-voltage F800 is specifically designed to improve efficiency of air movement through HVAC systems. While the F800 is especially suitable for HVAC applications, including air handlers, cooling towers, and pumps; this multi-functional F800 is…
Fuji Electric releases next generation compact drive for N.A. market
Fuji Electric Corp. of America announced that they have expanded their portfolio of low-voltage inverters in the North American market with the next generation FRENIC-Mini Drive (C2), which is now available for shipment to customers. As a replacement model for the existing FRENIC-Mini, these new compact inverters offer customers additional features and improved functionality while…
AutomationDirect unveils productivity2000 programmable controller
The Productivity2000 is AutomationDirect’s newest addition to the Productivity line of industrial controllers. The Productivity2000 is a modular, rack-based system with a full lineup of discrete, analog and specialty I/O modules. The high-performance CPU has 50Mb memory, fast scan times and five communication ports for $255. The P2-550 CPU features LED status indicators as well…
New AC Digital Drive: Model KBWK-23D
KB Electronics, Inc. of Coral Springs, FL, a manufacturer of AC drives and DC drives from fractional through 5 horsepower, introduces a new AC digital drive to their current product line. The new KBWK-23D operates with either a 115 or 230V AC line, is housed in a NEMA 1 / IP 20 enclosure, and features…
Orion Fans enhances electric vehicle battery compartment cooling with smart fans
Dallas-based Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics and a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, fan trays and accessories, has developed a thermally-controlled series of DC fans designed for electric vehicle (EV) battery cooling applications. The smart fans reduce power consumption by up to 30%, as the thermal controller increases…
Orion Fans’ thermally-controlled AC and DC fans cool solid state systems
Dallas-based Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics and a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, fan trays and accessories, has developed a series of thermally-controlled AC and DC fans for cooling solid state lighting. The smart fans deliver high airflow to help prevent premature LED component failure due to excessive…
Minarik Drives Announces YouTube Video Library
Minarik Drives, a brand of American Control Electronics, is pleased to announce the release of a library of videos that answer the market’s most frequently asked questions. This library of short videos will answer technical questions about specific products, provide wiring instructions, define technical terms, and demonstrate how to make the proper adjustments to various…