February 18, 2025 ITC Electrical Components are proud to offer new enclosure options for most of popular Sontheimer RLO and RLT disconnect switches. The new enclosures material options are: Features and specifications: Download the Metal enclosures for Disconnect Switches catalog Source More Information ITC Electrical Components Related Story DETASUltra Cable Entry Systems Expanded Offering from ITC Electrical…
February 18, 2025 Kollmergen looks at the five most common mistakes that engineers make when specifying and working with stepper motors and drives, the problems that can result, and how you can avoid them. They also list five best practices for making the right choice. We all make mistakes — even machine engineers. Almost always, a mistake is an…
February 18, 2025 By Damien Herweg, Product Marketing Manager SmartD Technologies Why the Smallest Currents Matter:Understanding LeakageCurrent and Ground Faults in Modern VFDs Imagine a bustling manufacturing plant where machines produce thousands of components every hour. The electrical cabinets buzz with energy, and a labyrinth of cables branches out to every corner, connecting motors large…
February 18, 2025 By Damien Herweg, Product Marketing Manager SmartD Technologies Understanding VFD 2-Wire and 3-Wire Preset Configurations Recent discussions Damien Herweg had with colleagues motivated him to write this article—to explain, simplify, and share the concept of 2-wire and 3-wire preset configurations in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Whether you’re an experienced engineer or you’re…
February 11, 2025 Developing a groundbreaking product requires accomplished individuals to work together to bring a brand-new concept to life. To achieve this, Sprint Electric has brought in some of the finest electrical engineers together to create Generis, the next generation of AC drive technology. Giuseppe Laudani joined Sprint Electric to further boost the expertise in…
February 7, 2025 REGENERATIVE 4 QUADRANT AC DRIVE A traditional AC drive, or inverter, takes the three-phase AC mains and converts it into a DC voltage with a combination of a rectifier and smoothing capacitor. This ‘DC link’ voltage is then chopped at high frequency to synthesize a variable voltage, variable frequency supply to the…
February 7, 2025 ABB unveils new direct drive motor technology for fan wheels at AHR Expo. ABB, a global leader in HVACR technologies, will unveil its new ERH, the next next generation of energy-efficient motor solutions for the HVACR industry, at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, U.S., February 10-12. The official product launch took place at 11am on…
February 5, 2025 Review what the final lifecycle phase of RSLogix 5 programming software means for your operations and how to prepare for the future. For nearly four decades, the Allen‑Bradley® PLC-5® and its programming software RSLogix™ 5 have been the cornerstone for industrial automation. While paving the way for future PLC and software development…
February 4, 2025 LOVATO Electric expands the range of soft starters with the new ADXT series, which features three-phase control for the progressive starting of three-phase asynchronous motors. ADXT is particularly suitable for controlling heavy-duty applications, characterized by high inertia, such as crushers, fans, vertical or inclined conveyors, screw compressors, centrifuges, propellers, mills, band or circular…
January 30, 2025 Poultry and meat processing solutions from NORD include hygienic, compact gear units, reliable, high efficiency electric motors, and intelligent electronic control products. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will once again be exhibiting at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), one of the world’s largest annual poultry and meat processing industry event. This year’s convention will…
January 29, 2025 ABB has strengthened its Roller table motor offering, increasing availability in response to growing demand. The motors, designed specifically for the hot and corrosive environment of steel mills, are paired with ABB variable speed drives (VSD), allowing for intense and dynamic workloads while minimizing downtime and operational costs. ABB’s Roller table motors…
January 29, 2025 By Debra Schug, PR and Content Lead With an installation base of more than 5 million CNCs and over 60 years of CNC technology development experience, FANUC is a world leader in factory automation. To kickoff this year, they are proud to present FANUC’s powerhouse dynamic duo to help provide the industry with…
January 29, 2025 High-performance, flexible and scalable – the MOVIPRO® technology inverter combines the performance capability and range of options of the MOVIDRIVE® control cabinet platform with the installation benefits and robustness of decentralized technology. The decentralized inverter is the control-cabinet-free solution for modular automation. Powerful universal genius There’s a new addition to the decentralized…
January 23, 2025 ABB, a global leader in food processing motor and drive technologies, has developed its next generation of energy-efficient motor solutions for the food and beverage industry. The Baldor-Reliance® Food Safe SP5+ is the world’s first IP69 ultra-premium efficient motor. Engineered for seamless inverter duty operation with advanced bearing protection, it utilizes cutting-edge…
January 23, 2025 What is distributed drive technology? In recent years, distributed drive technology has become a key part of automation and drive technology. It offers significant advantages over traditional centralized approaches, especially in terms of flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. Distributed drive technology moves drive components, such as servo drives or stepper motor terminals, out…
January 22, 2025 FLEXLINE 3500 Motor Control Centers from Rockwell Automation The FLEXLINE low voltage MCC solution integrates motor control, power distribution and electrical switchgear into a centralized package. Built for global markets, this smart control solution meets IEC standards 61439. Power your production with unparalleled flexibility and better visibility. A FLEXLINE™ 3500 low voltage motor…
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