ATLANTA, GA—WEG Electric Corp. has released an energy savings calculator application for BlackBerry® smartphone devices. In just a few quick steps, the app calculates savings gained from utilizing WEG variable frequency drives (VFDs) and/or electric motors. The WEG Energy Savings Calculator can calculate potential energy savings, return on investment, reduction of CO2 emissions, and create…
Slip Ring Motor Drives from Sprint Electric
Arundel, England – Sprint Electric now offers drives for slip ring motors. The new motor controllers will be introduced in November at SPS/IPC/Drives, the international trade fair for electric automation, systems and components, in Nuremberg, Germany. A slip ring motor is a type of induction motor having a wound rotor connected to slip rings.…
New AS-Interface Power Conditioner Designed for Easy Panel Mounting in Two Networks
Pepperl + Fuchs’ VAN-KE2-2PE is the industry’s first panel mount AS-Interface power conditioner to enable two AS-Interface networks to be operated from a single DC power supply. This power conditioner delivers up to 4 A output power per network connection, and is suitable for double master use without the need for data uncoupling. “Mounting the…
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,…
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…
Parker Hannifin Releases New Product Brochure for Digital DC Drives
CHARLOTTE, NC – Parker Hannifin’s full color brochure describes the Parker SSD DC590+ Integrator Series 2, the next step in the development of DC drive technology With its innovative 32-bit control architecture, the DC590+ has the flexibility and functionality to more than meet the requirements of all applications, from basic motor installations through to the…
maxon motor Joins traceparts.com
Free downloads are now available on 2D and 3D data as well as on the maxon data sheets. Go to traceparts.com and see this CAD portal’s library containing detailed information and technical drawings of maxon’s DC brush and brushless motors, sensors, gearheads, brakes and control electronics. The multi-CAD capability of the online application ensures compatibility…
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…
BD series of BLDC Drives from Northland Motors
Northland Motor Technologies offers a line of Drives for brushless DC (Electronically Commutated) motors. The compact size and wide range of input voltages covered by the 3 new models makes the NMT BD Series of drives ideal for use on equipment requiring variable speed, remote controllability and reversing operation. The series consists of three standard…
Digital DC Drives from Sprint Electric
Arundel, England – Sprint Electric has increased its range of digital DC drives up to 2250 Amps (980 KW/1320 HP). All models ranging from 650 to 2250 Amps are offered with two options: Either top entry or bottom entry three phase supply input, and as high voltage (690V AC) or standard voltage (480V AC) models.…
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…
Minarik Drives and Assembléon Partner
South Beloit, IL — The nine year partnership between Minarik Drives and Assembléon continues to move forward with the first United States installation of the new MC-1 SMT (Surface Mount Technology) Pick and Place equipment. While most US manufacturers are cutting back due to the economy, Minarik Drives, based in South Beloit, IL, continues to…
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…