Blowers

EXAIR’s Super Ion Air Knife neutralizes static electricity while blowing away dust and particulates from printed surfaces, paper, plastics, and three-dimensional shapes. The wide laminar airstream, full of static-eliminating ions, is effective at high speeds and provides superior cleaning up to 20 ft away. Thus, poor print quality, dust attraction, tearing, jamming, and equipment downtime…

EXAIR’s TurboBlast Safety Air Gun is a revolutionary air gun designed to tackle the most challenging cleaning and blowoff applications in industrial settings. With the help of an easy-adjust gate valve, the TurboBlast can be fine-tuned to meet the user’s specific needs on the fly. This dynamic air gun is the perfect combination of power,…

EXAIR’s Adjustable Spot Cooler System offers a low-cost, reliable, and maintenance-free solution for industrial spot cooling needs. Designed to address a wide range of cooling challenges, this tool provides precision control, versatility, and ease of use for various applications, including milling, machining, soldering, gas sampling, welding, and more. The Adjustable Spot Cooler System has everything…

EXAIR’s Intellistat Ion Air Gun is a handheld and lightweight solution for eliminating static in clean processes, electronic test facilities, laboratories, and clean rooms. Rated Class 5 for ISO 14644-1 and controlled environments, the Intellistat has secured a patent highlighting its unique design and operation, which represents EXAIR’s continued advancement in clean room static elimination.…

By now, Boeing’s recent engineering issues are familiar to most people. There were the two deadly crashes of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in 2018 and 2019 that killed more than 350 people. Plus, we’ve seen the recent incident of an aircraft door plug falling off in midair and allegations of structural defects in the 787…

AC motors are commonly paired with variable frequency drives (VFDs), which control motor speed by regulating the frequency of the supplied voltage. Depending on the application and level of…

Motion Control Tips

As automation continues to expand in existing as well as newer applications, the enabling automation technology is evolving to keep pace with these changes. Motors and drives are no exception. In particular, motors have gotten smaller to accommodate space and size restrictions in new, unique applications. There have also been changes to how motors are…

Siemens announced the immediate availability of the Simotics SD200 severe-duty motor in frame size 440 as its latest offering in the low-voltage Simotics motor family. Providing high productivity and energy-efficient operation in all torque ranges, these new cast-iron NEMA motors are built to power pumps, fans, compressors, hoists, winders, and similar equipment in harsh environments. […]

Keeping the electricity grid up and running through summer heat waves and winter deep freezes is an ongoing balancing act. Power lines that stretch for miles are vulnerable to wind and fire. Surges in demand for heating and cooling strain capacity can lead to blackouts. Air pollution is an ongoing issue. Although alternative-energy solutions such […]

The combination of design and material creates a quiet, durable tribo ball bearing for high speeds As a result of continuous research and development, igus is now introducing an innovative two-component (2K) ball bearing. The xiros bearing, which requires no lubrication or maintenance, combines a wide range of properties. It is not only wear-resistant but […]

Sensata Technologies has announced that it has launched a new asset monitoring solution that enables predictive maintenance for rotary assets and delivers actionable insights to plant managers. Unplanned downtime related to motors, pumps, and other rotating assets costs plants millions of dollars in production every year. But existing solutions do not provide the real-time insights […]

The global power-tool market is projected to see a rise in its revenue from U.S. $31,994.7 million in 2021 to $43,278.3 million by 2027. The market is registering a CAGR of 5.2% over the forecast period 2022-2027, according to a new report by Astute Analytica. Power tools, which are actuated by an electric or batter power…

Sulzer HST turbocompressors provide substantial OPEX savings for UK Water Company Since installing four Sulzer HST turbocompressors in 2012, Severn Trent’s Rushmoor wastewater treatment has enjoyed a significant reduction in maintenance costs, energy consumption, and unplanned downtime. That experience has led to the company installing another four Sulzer HSTs during its most recent facility upgrade. […]

Taking its name from the popular Dutch drop licorice candy and 3D (ddd), dddrop B.V. has been introducing innovations in 3D printing systems since the company introduced its first 3D printer, the Recon, in 2012. The most recent 3D printer is the Rapid One Industrial 3D Printer, introduced in 2020. The company’s engineers, who used […]

In the early Spring of 2020, the phone calls and emails started streaming into the mechanical engineering department of the University of Wisconsin — Madison: “We don’t have enough ventilators. Can you design something else?” Then a couple of weeks later, “Okay, we have enough ventilators; now we need personal protection equipment (PPE), face shields,…

Thomas XTSRLS couplings are full-floating shaft couplings designed for applications with relatively long distances between connected equipment, either horizontally or vertically. XTSRLS couplings are a suitable choice when shaft spacing exceeds the maximum length of standard fully machined spacer designs (XTSR52/ XTSR71). Common applications include vertical pumps, fans & blowers, compressors, and paper machines. XTSRLS52: Welded […]

Schaeffler is launching its innovative Concept1 single-point automatic lubricator to the North American market. Engineered to ensure optimal lubrication in a broad range of industrial machines and devices — including electric motors, bearing housings, fans, blowers and pumps — Concept1 eliminates the need for time-consuming manual lubrication procedures, while preventing lubrication mistakes such as over- or under-greasing…

Regal Beloit Corporation, a manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation, and power transmission components, announced the introduction of new solutions for wireless vibration and temperature monitoring. The Perceptive Technologies wireless monitoring system provides 24/7 services to help detect abnormalities in equipment before they become problematic. At a fraction of the cost of […]

Regal Beloit Corporation, a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation, and power transmission components, announced the introduction of their patented Time Saving axial groove (TSAG) in the inner ring bore on the Sealmaster Unitized Spherical Roller Bearing (USRB). It allows users easy removal and the ability to reuse the shafting with […]

Makita U.S.A., Inc. recently launched an updated automotive website. Makita is a global manufacturer of industrial power tools, pneumatics, and power equipment — offering a wide range of industrial accessories for professionals and hobbyist. From repairs and maintenance to customization and detailing, Makita has the automotive tools and accessories to get the job done safely and…

Electric motors are absolutely essential to automating innumerable applications around the world. In most cases, the driving of motors — the supplying of electric power to them — requires some engineered system that must also be compatible with the motor’s winding arrangement. Because these motor-powering systems are often found employing or accompanying the other electrical […]

Solid-state relays (SSRs) serve the same functions as electromechanical relays but are non-moving noncontact devices that can switch voltages to several hundred Vac for hundreds of thousands of cycles and beyond … which makes them useful for switching heating elements, motors, and transformers needing frequent and high-speed switching. ⚙️ Download this article (and the rest…

Variable frequency drives have an incredible amount of functionality. Due to advancements in technology over the years, HMIs in the form of VFD keypads have become more user friendly with easier navigation, higher resolution displays, and more detailed setup wizards. By Jonathan Kopczyk | Technical support engineer • Yaskawa America Inc. Looking back at the […]

Lovejoy’s redesigned S-Flex Shear Type coupling product is the highest quality and longest-lasting offering available in the marketplace. Lovejoy engineers reconfigured the material and have delivered a new and improved, longer-lasting EPDM rubber sleeve. Lovejoy introduced the redesigned product as “S-Flex Endurance Couplings” to signify the increased longevity and other performance improvements. The product launched […]

Single Phase Power Solutions now sells a 75 hp single-phase electric motor to power industrial equipment such as pumps, conveyors, grain dryers, and many types of industrial or commercial machinery. The Belle Single-Phase Motor uses Written-Pole technology to deliver 75 hp single-phase operation right off of single-phase utility services. The utility-friendly starting and operating characteristics…