The more efficient a drive, the lower the energy costs. The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755T drives offer harmonic mitigation, regeneration and common bus system configurations. The latest versions include TotalFORCE technology, which enhances motor control through precise, adaptive control of velocity, torque and position of electric motors. AC drive technology is an important investment for our…
4 tips for building electrical equipment to North American standards
By Sarah Larson, Commercial Program Manager, Rockwell Automation For global machine and panel builders looking to sell their equipment into North America, one of the bigger challenges is complying with local standards and codes. Building compliant machinery and control panels for North American end users requires understanding the electrical codes and standards, as well as…
Servo Drives Deliver Precise Tension Control for Microbore Tubing
Microbore tubing is an essential tool in modern medicine. Tiny in diameter, it’s also flexible and durable – qualities that make it indispensable for treating, repairing and even replacing parts of the human body. Manufacturers produce microbore tubing in a range of sizes for different medical purposes. Whatever the size, microbore tubing requires a rigorously…
Extension to Drive Family Delivers 1 to 2,000 Horsepower
PowerFlex 755 ac drives range has been extended to 1500 kW/2,000 Hp. The drive builds on application flexibility and common user experience of PowerFlex 750-Series, giving industries options for power control. Wide variety of applications ranges from simple variable speed and variable torque control to constant torque control. Target applications include fans, pumps, mixers, compressors,…
IntelliCENTER Software From Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation has released two new features in Allen-Bradley IntelliCENTER software – IntelliCENTER Integration Assistant and IntelliCENTER Energy – to accelerate the configuration time and enhance end users’ data-driven energy decisions. With IntelliCENTER Integration Assistant, users can seamlessly integrate their IntelliCENTER Motor Control Centers (MCCs) into their Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000 programming software. This feature…
Rockwell Automation Energy Intelligence Software
Rockwell Automation announced the addition of new energy intelligence capabilities in software applications. The new tools – the FactoryTalk VantagePoint Energy bundle, FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix software, and Allen-Bradley IntelliCENTER Energy software – help plant and operations managers view resource consumption in relation to specific units, lines and machines, so they can make more informed energy decisions.…
Kinetix 6000M integrated drive-motor simplify cabling
Rockwell Automation has combined the technologies of Allen-Bradley MP Series food-grade servo motor with Kinetix 6000 multi-axis servo drive into a compact, on-machine package that allows machine builders to reduce the time spent on wiring while simplifying cabling. Specifically designed to integrate with the Kinetix 600 as well as Kinetix 6200 multi-axis servo-drive systems, the […]
Integrated Linear Thruster Reduces Development Time
To produce a high speed, load-bearing linear actuator today, machine and equipment builders invest a good deal of time and money to design a mechanism with rotary-to-linear motion conversion. With the Allen-Bradley® LDAT-Series™ Integrated Linear Thruster, machine builders get high speed, load-bearing linear motion out-of-the-box, reducing design and assembly time by as much as 98%.…
Packaging the Perfect Motion Solution
Linear Motors from Rockwell Automation
The new Allen-Bradley® LDC-Series™ and LDL-Series™ linear servomotors deliver excellent servo responsiveness for faster settling time of any move.> Linear motors maintain quick movement while handling multiple motion profiles to increase machine capabilities. Setup and programming support through RSLogix™ 5000 software reduces setup time. Rockwell Automation, Inc. www.ab.com/motion/
Rockwell Software RSLogix Micro Starter Lite Software
Rockwell Automation is offering downloadable application development software free of charge to allow users to create, modify and monitor application programs for cost-effective Allen-Bradley MicroLogix controllers. Designed for the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1000 and MicroLogix 1100 programmable controllers, the Rockwell Software RSLogix Micro Starter Lite software cost-effectively streamlines users’ overall development and deployment processes, helping to…
Rockwell Launches the New Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 AC Drive
Representing the first drive from the new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750 series, the PowerFlex 755 AC drive meets global user needs for versatile motor control, integration ease and high performance to help increase productivity. Available in power ranges from 7.5 to 250 kW or 10 to 350 hp at 400/480V AC and 540/650V DC input, the…