ABB during the 2023 EASA Convention, June 25-27, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, to meet with experts, view innovative solutions, and learn how selecting the right motor is critical to the success of your application or process. The full lineup of ABB solutions at this year’s conference includes:…
Open frame ac-dc supplies cover 30-65-W range
Traco Power’s new 30 / 65 W TPI line of compact open frame ac/dc power supplies are cost-optimized for price sensitive industrial, automation and IoT applications. The TPI 30 and TPI 65 products feature: -40° C ~ +85° C operation Rated full load to +60C, convection cooled up to 94% efficiency 120-130% peak load (5…
Polygon double insulation dielectric composite tubing for electric motors
Polygon Co.’s Double Insulation Dielectric Composite Tubing is used for electric motor applications. Polygon Tube double insulation tubing is customizable to an individual application’s needs, thus ensuring the highest possible quality and greatest safety benefit in each individual motor design. Used as a sleeve within the armatures of electric motors, Polygon Tube double insulation tubing…
SPPS now sells 75-hp single-phase motor for industrial, mining, and agricultural applications
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…
NK Technologies introduces AGT-FD ground fault sensor
NK Technologies has released the AGT-FD Series, new ground fault sensors that detect faults to earth from 0 mA to 100 mA and produce an output signal of 0–10 VDC in proportion to the amount of current passing to ground. The output is equal to the RMS value of the earth leakage. The AGT’s sensing…
Smooth and safe motors
These stainless steel motors meet the extreme environment needs of the food and beverage industry. Food Safe motors have smooth contours and sealing that exceeds IP69K for water to maximize motor life in high pressure, sanitary cleaning environments. The high ingress protection rated enclosures offer fully encapsulated windings, sealing the motor inside and out. Combined…
In the IIoT era, what do your motors really do?
The Industrial Internet of Things presents manufacturing managers with a conundrum. Most food manufacturing and processing plants have motors powering essential equipment such as mixers, conveyors and packaging machines. These motors are just motors and do not play in the same league as the other intelligent or IoT enabled devices in their factories. With years…
AutomationDirect adds More Premium Efficiency IronHorse® AC Motors
AutomationDirect’s IronHorse line of general purpose three-phase motors now includes the MTRP-series 56HC-frame premium efficiency motors available from 1 hp to 3 hp. The rolled steel motors are available in 1800 and 3600 RPM models and feature 4:1 constant torque and 10:1 variable torque speed ranges, TEFC frames, cast aluminum end bells and removable mounting…
Go-live for the online shop of Dunkermotoren
As of the beginning of 2016, Dunkermotoren is providing its customers the possibility to order Dunkermotoren products online. With the Dunkershop it is now easier for both businesses and private customers to order products from Dunkermotoren. The products offered in the Dunkershop include brushless and brushed DC motors, AC motors, venetian blind motors as well…
HTI Technology acquires Klauber Machine & Gear
HTI Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has acquired Klauber Machine & Gear, Co. on June 1, 2016. This acquisition will combine HTI Technology’s expertise in AC and DC motor and drives systems with Klauber’s technology and market leadership in AC and DC gear motors. The companies’ complementary technology and market capabilities will…
NiQ: The latest generation of energy-saving motor
The NiQ, an energy-saving motor for cool air distribution in evaporators and for cooling in condensers, is the logical advanced development of the proven iQ motor series from ebm-papst. The EC motor features an impressive efficiency improvement and optimized costs. It is even suitable for use in the food sector. Conventional shaded-pole motors have long since…
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…
New Micro Diaphragm Gas Sampling Pump Provides Deep Vacuum, Higher Flow and Adjustable Control
KNF Neuberger announces the expansion of their micro diaphragm gas sampling pump line, with the launch of NMS 030, featuring two internally connected pump heads, deep ultimate vacuum to 24 in. Hg, a flow rate of 12 L/min, and adjustable control. With the addition of NMS 030, the standard performance of the KNF micro air/gas…
HTI Technology acquires American Control Electronics
HTI Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has acquired American Control Electronics, LLC. This acquisition will combine HTI Technology’s expertise in AC and DC motor technology and powered mechanism capabilities with American Control Electronics’ technology and market leadership in DC and AC electronic motor drives and controls, including both Minarik Drives and American…
Zero-Max overhung load adaptors protect shaft seals in hydraulic systems
Zero-Max Overhung Load Adaptors protect shaft seals in hydraulic systems. They provide an intermediate mounting platform between a motor and pump to absorb both internal and external stress conditions in a hydraulic system. Designed to provide an extra layer of protection to hydraulic actuated functions, Overhung Load Adaptors prevent shaft seal breakdown, a condition often…
EF1A flood lights designed for areas requiring hazardous location ratings
Designed for rugged applications and those that require a light source with hazardous location ratings, NEW EF1A flood lights are well-suited to handle applications in oil & gas, water treatment, chemical plants, painting booths and more! With UL Class I, Zone 1 approval and a 4X rating, the EF1A series can be used in harsh…
Will we 3D-print electric motors?
Yes, it could happen thanks to research into the additive manufacturing of electrical steel, copper conductors, and motor dielectrics. Leland Teschler, Executive Editor, Design World Examine the inside…
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…
The Best Motor for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrains
There is growing interest in hybrid-electric vehicles and OEMs are developing hybrid electric vehicles on a number of different platforms including cars, trucks, boats and construction equipment. When it comes to choosing a motor for the powertrain, the choice is often between either an induction motor or a permanent magnet AC motor. This webinar looks…
Hegel Holdings Makes Organizational Moves
American Control Electronics (ACE) is pleased to announce that as part of its strategic initiatives, it is making several organizational moves. These moves both recognize the significant contributions of the people directly involved, as well as, better position the organization structurally for future growth. These moves will all be effective October 1st. Dan Schnabel is…
Fairchild Semiconductor’s New Motion SPM 5 Series
Designers of motor control systems need solutions that optimize efficiency and ensure maximum reliability under harsh application conditions. To meet this challenge, Fairchild Semiconductor developed the SPM 5 smart power module series 3-phase MOSFET inverter solution, providing designers an AC induction motor (ACIM) and Brushless DC (BLDC) motor inverter solution for motors up to 200W including…
High-Performance Brushless Servo Systems Tech Tip
Topics covered in this Tech Tip: Comparison of DC servomotors and brushless servomotors Sinusoidal and trapezoidal brushless servos Sinusoidal EMF and sinusoidal current Sinusoidal control for brushless and induction motors Closed-loop control for high performance Sponsored by: Download Design World’s Tech Tips E-Book Please complete the form below to unlock Design World’s Tech Tips E-Book.
Brushless flat motor with MILE encoder
The slim design of the EC 90 flat motor is now equipped with a MILE encoder. According to the manufacturer, MILE (Maxon’s Inductive Little Encoder) is the world’s smallest inductive rotary encoder. Its operating principle is based on the detection of high-frequency inductivity, which generates eddy current in an electrically conducting target. The advantage of…