This on-demand webinar explores the differences between pneumatic and electric actuators and outline the decision process for successful, efficient, and cost effective deployment. Pneumatics’ performance characteristics, costs and best case application scenarios will be compared to those of electrics. Case studies where pneumatics are preferred to electrics and where electrics are preferred to pneumatics will…
Minarik Acquires Automation Technology Inc.
Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation (Kaman) announced that it’s subsidiary, Minarik Corporation (Minarik) has acquired the assets of Automation Technology, Inc. with locations in Salt Lake City, Utah and Boise, Idaho. Automation Technology, considered to be a strong motion control distributor in the Intermountain and Pacific Northwest trading areas, increases Minarik’s leading position in those markets…
Promotions Set Course for More Growth
Yaskawa America Inc. recently named Mike Knapek as president and chief operating officer. The company also promoted Mark Bernicky to vice president of drives. The company is headquartered in Waukegan, Ill., with manufacturing facilities in Oak Creek, Wis., Buffalo Grove, Ill., and Plain City, Ohio. The moves are designed to place long-time Yaskawa leaders in…
Hitachi Introduces High Performance AC Drive Model
Hitachi America, Ltd., Industrial Components & Equipment Division, announced the new SJ700-2200HFU2 model inverter, with a 440 A output current capability. This new model fills in the gap at 300-350 hp in the SJ700 series, which now completely covers the range from ½ to 600 hp. The SJ700 significantly expands on the performance, capabilities and functions of…
Zero-Max Publishes New Drives Brochure
Plymouth, MN – A new, 28 page Zero-Max catalog of Adjustable Speed Drives, Right Angle Gear Drives, and Linear Actuators has been published. The brochure contains new product models, new technical application data, drawings, and photos for easy ordering. Zero-Max Adjustable Speed Drives Provide Infinitely Adjustable Speed Control With New Micro Dial™ Feature Zero-Max Adjustable Speed…
Variable Frequency Microdrive Maximizes Energy of Water Pressure System
Thrush Co. Inc., an industry-leading hydronics company, developed a unique energy-saving water pressure booster system, based on a Baldor variable frequency microdrive and high efficiency motor. Known as the Pressurizer-VS™, the new system provides supplemental pressurization of water supplies, using a preemptive control scheme that employs custom Baldor-developed firmware to regulate output flow and pressure…
Rugged Microdrive
The V1000-4X is a washdown and dust-tight microdrive. It is available in 200-240 V single-phase, 200-240 V three-phase, and 380-480 V three-phase versions, from 1/8 to 25 hp. It meets NEMA Type 4X/12 and the IP66 rating of IEC 60529 for indoor use requirements. The corrosion-resistant package is epoxy-coated to protect against chemicals commonly used…
MEGA Series AC Drive from Fuji Electric Corporation of America
Fuji Electric Corporation of America (FECOA) introduces the MEGA series AC drive to American market. MEGA is the newest series full performance sensor-less Vector control AC drive from Fuji Electric. Packed with optimized features and simple intuitive start up, MEGA is ideal for virtually all industrial and commercial AC drive applications. Product Features:• Multi-rated specification…
Zero-Max Adjustable Speed Drives With Micro Dial™
Plymouth, MN – Zero-Max Adjustable Speed Drives with the new Micro Dial™ feature provide accurate and repeatable speed settings. This allows users to more accurately set and re-set various speeds to meet performance levels for different applications. When the Adjustable Speed Drive with the Micro Dial is used in a seeder cart application, for example,…
Motoman Inc. and Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. Combine to form Yaskawa America, Inc.
Motoman Inc. and Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. announced they will combine to form Yaskawa America, Inc. The Motoman Inc. operations, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, will form the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America; the Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. operations, headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, will form the Drives & Motion Division. According to Yaskawa America, Inc.…
WEG Electric Opens New US Headquarters
ATLANTA, GA – WEG Electric Corp. held its open house and ribbon cutting celebration on April 16, 2010 for its new USA headquarters at 6655 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30097. Over four hundred guests, including city officials, customers and vendors, attended the WEG Electric Corp. open house event at the new USA headquarters. The day…
Yaskawa Introduces the P7S Slim Configured Package
Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. announces the new P7S Slim Configured Package providing a P7 in a space saving NEMA 1 package that can accommodate several common options, such as circuit breakers, filters, reactors, etc. The P7S Slim Configured Package has been designed for flexibility in providing features and options commonly requested. The new P7S Slim…
WEG Electric Corp. Releases 8000 HP MVW-01 Medium Voltage VFD
ATLANTA, GA — WEG Electric Corp. announces the release of the 8000 HP MVW-01 medium voltage variable frequency drive. With the first unit shipping in April, the 8,000 horsepower VFD is the largest ever manufactured by WEG Electric. This expansion in capability doubles the HP available from the MVW01 drive. The MVW-01 features 99% efficiency…
Lenze-AC Tech hires new President
UXBRIDGE, MA – Lenze SE, headquartered in Hameln, Germany announces the appointment of Chuck Edwards as President of Lenze Americas which includes Lenze-AC Tech. In taking responsibility for Lenze Americas, Edwards will also become a member of the global Lenze SE Executive Committee. “We appreciate winning an experienced and successful senior executive like Mr. Edwards…
maxon motor Announces the maxon academy
maxon motor’s “maxon academy” training platform represents another innovative step in customer support. www.maxonmotor.com/academy offers comprehensive knowledge on drive technology; printed publications, e-learning modules and seminars on drive technology and motion control. “Professor’s Desk” supports tutors and students. Deepen your knowledge in drive technology and motion control. Learn more about the coordinated operation of the…
WEG Relocates North American Headquarters
ATLANTA, GA —WEG Electric Corp., a leading global supplier of motors, drives, controls, transformers, and generators, announces that it has relocated its North American headquarters to 6655 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30097. Previously located at 1327 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, Georgia 30024, the new facility is 250,000 square feet, which makes it larger than four football…
Next-generation ABB Industrial Drive Module Expands to 600 HP
New Berlin, Wis. – ABB’s new drive module ACS850 is now available and UL listed up to 600 HP. The ACS850 features on-board safe-torque-off, a removable memory block, intelligent user interface with a series of assistant wizards, a built-in energy saving calculator, and modular hardware and software. It also includes an advanced adaptation of ABB’s…
Yaskawa Electric Brasil Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
Waukegan, IL – Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. is pleased to announce that its operation in Brazil, Yaskawa Elétrico do Brasil, received ISO 9001, ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18001 certifications from Bureau Veritas, one of the world’s leading certification bodies. From its headquarters in Sao Paulo, Yaskawa Elétrico do Brasil and its distributors provide motion and…
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 753 AC Drive from Rockwell Automation
MILWAUKEE, WI – The new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 753 AC drive from Rockwell Automation provides machine builders and manufacturers with the versatile motor control they need for general-purpose applications. Designed to meet global user needs, the drive supports multiple languages and complies with global standards and certifications. The second release in the PowerFlex 750 series, the…
Lenze-AC Tech Announces EtherNet/IP for SMVector
UXBRIDGE, MA — Lenze-AC Tech announces the release of EtherNet/IP as an optional communication protocol for the SMVector Drive. According to Mike Bailey, Product Sales Manager at Lenze-AC Tech, the SMVector AC Drive can seamlessly operate on an EtherNet/IP network with the addition of a simple plug-in communication module. “Other network protocols are also available…
VLT® Low Harmonic Drive from Danfoss Drives
LOVES PARK, IL — Danfoss Drives introduces the VLT® Low Harmonic Drive. VLT Low Harmonic Drives don’t merely reduce or mask current distortion; they attack it at the source by performing real time analysis and actively imposing currents, as needed, to restore and ensure the highest possible quality sine waves from the power supply grid.…
LEESON Electric Energy Saving Solutions
GRAFTON, WI – LEESON Electric energy saving solutions have put customers on the leading edge of energy efficient technology for over two decades and the company continues to lead change by providing products that meet or exceed NEMA Premium efficiency requirements that will be in place in 2010. The Energy Independence and Securities Act that…
Small Variable Speed Drive
The Altivar‚® 12 variable speed AC drive delivers flexibility and energy efficiency in a compact, easy-to-use design. Its starting and stopping features eliminates the need to oversize the drive or add dynamic braking in most applications. The drive can handle a range of power disturbances, enabling it to continue running despite minor transient voltage sags…
Grounding Motor Shafts to Suit VF Drives
An inexpensive method of grounding motor shafts to divert harmful VFD-induced currents protects motor bearings, increases motor life, and improves system reliability. With the rising cost of energy, more variable-frequency drives (VFDs) are being installed for motion and speed control. They are highly efficient, but the currents they induce on motor shafts can wreak havoc…
VLT® Micro Variable Frequency Drives
LOVES PARK, IL — Danfoss Drives’ VLT® Micro Drive is now available in an M4 frame size covering the three-phase 380 — 480 VAC, 15 — 20 HP range. The M4 is just 250mm tall (292mm with flange) x 125mm wide x 241mm deep. They feature conformal coated PCBs per IEC 60721-3-3, class 3C3, and…