Choosing the appropriate motor has never been a simple process because no one aspect of it could take precedence. And the new energy efficiency standards are adding another dimension that might further complicate selection processes, which equipment designers must immediately address. As part of its effort to move toward greater energy independence and security, Congress…
Modular Motor Family from SEW-EURODRIVE
Lyman, SC ‚– SEW-EURODRIVE has engineered a new line of AC motors with modular components that can be configured to comply with any nation‚’s energy efficiency standards. The new DR family of motors will replace all other AC motors in SEW‚’s product line in 2009, providing engineers around the world with optimum energy-saving solutions for…
DieQua to Exhibit at Process Expo in Chicago
Diequa is excited to announce that it will be exhibiting for the first time in the Process Expo being held November 9-13 in Chicago‚’s McCormick Place. While Diequa has previously been a continual participant in Pack Expo, which typically co-locates with Process Expo, they have never ventured into the processing side. New this year will…
General Purpose AC Motors
The OME Series of general purpose AC motors are industrial-duty, three-phase, 208-230/460 volt motors available in 1 to 5 horsepower and speeds of 3600, 1800, and 900 RPM. These totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) T-frame motors have cast iron frames with a ribbed design for maximum cooling and feature class F insulation. They are inverter-duty capable…
Rotor Finds Better Flux Path
Steve Meyer is President of Solid Technologies – Lakewood, Col. Electric motors consume more electricity than any other machine, lighting system, or type of load. In the industrial world, some experts estimate that as much as 62% of all electricity generated is used for this purpose. So it is not surprising that hundreds of millions…
Inverter Duty Gearmotor from Bison
Bison’s new 107 series Inverter Duty gearmotor is rated at 1/20 hp @ 230V, 60 Hz and 3 phase. Coupled with a variable frequency Bison drive, the gearmotors are rated from 6 Hz to 90 Hz with a broad line of gear ratios. Input power is either 115V or 230V, 60/ 50 Hz for maximum…
Applied Materials’ SunFab Performance Service™ Program
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Applied Materials, Inc.(Nasdaq:AMAT) today announced another first for the solar industry with its SunFab Performance Service™ program. This unique service solution guarantees the performance cost and output of the Applied SunFab™ Thin Film Line for producing solar modules, enabling continuous cost reduction based on megawatt output. As the most comprehensive integrated…
Baldor Listed in Fortune 1000
Baldor Electric Company has joined Fortune magazine’s elite “Fortune 1000”. The list is a compilation of the largest U.S. industrial corporations ranked by sales volume. Baldor’s 2007 sales of $1.8 billion placed Baldor in the 935th position. www.baldor.com ::Design World::
Hansen Damper Actuator/Air Brake
Hansen Corporation is proud to announce the release of its ultra-quiet spring return damper actuator for the HVAC market. The Hansen actuator incorporates the patent pending Whisper Motion™ air brake and the always reliable Synchron® AC synchronous motor. The air brake adds virtually no resistance during the power open cycle but adds drag as acceleration…
New General Purpose Motors from AutomationDirect®
(Cumming, GA) – AutomationDirect’s new IronHorse™ general purpose AC motor line includes rolled steel and cast iron styles in the most popular sizes. IronHorse motors are available in single and three-phase models and in one-third to 300 hp sizes; all motors have a base speed of 1800 RPM and are electrically reversible. The MTR series…
5 Steps To Better Motor Applications
By Walt Dryburg, Integrated Power Services Too often, motors are selected only on the basis of horsepower or price, with the result that the goal of moving a load at minimal cost is not achieved. At its simplest, a motor is a heat-management problem, with the objective of getting the most work out of it…