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Editor's Pick
Transferring Energy from the Prime Mover
Our last issue looked at industrial motors and how they keep the world turning. They may be the prime mover, but there are a lot of other important components that are involved to transfer that energy to the driven system. This issue looks at power transmission and some of the components that are involved in that process. We start with a look at a highly efficient IE5 motor and why they are in demand, as well as some problems (and solutions) that con occur in some of the industries where power is transferred from a source to a system. Enjoy reading!
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Featured Article: Ultra-Premium Efficient IE5 High-Performance Motors
Lafert North America, Italian-Made Motors for Global Applications
2022 was a monumental year for Lafert. They celebrated their 60-year anniversary and the official opening of their new manufacturing facility in San Donà di Piave. Drives & Control Solutions had the opportunity to talk to Doug Backman, Director of Sales North America at Lafert to learn more about this new manufacturing facility and the high efficiency permanent magnet motors it was constructed to make. Lafert's fastest growing product line is their IE5...
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Featured Article: The Innovative Anti-Cavitation Solution in ABB Drives
Tackling Costly Cavitation Challenges: Anti-Cavitation Solution in ABB Drives
Cavitation causes damage to pump and pumping systems which increases maintenance costs. It can also destroy the product, resulting in lost revenue. In industries such as food and beverage and water treatment pumps are used to move liquids from one point to another. ABB has solved the challenge of cavitation with the innovative anti-cavitation feature found in ACQ580 water and wastewater drives, ACS580 general machinery drives and ACS880...
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Product News
Appleton PlexPower Lowers Cost of Ownership of Industrial Motor Starters
The Appleton PlexPower is a cost-effective, easy-to-install, and simple-to-operate alternative to traditional cast and bolted motor starters. Appleton PlexPower motor starters deliver savings of up to 73% compared to the total cost of ownership of traditional cast and bolted motor starters. Designed for hazardous, wet, or corrosive locations such as oil refineries and chemical plants. Fabricated from lightweight...
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New High-Performance Hollow Shaft Gear Unit from Harmonic Drive
Harmonic Drive is proud to announce the release of its HPF series of hollow shaft gear units. Designed for heavy-duty industrial applications, these advanced gear units offer high torque outputs and flexible installation options, making them ideal for use in demanding environments. The HPF series hollow shaft gear units provide exceptional torque density and positional accuracy, making them suitable for...
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Product News
New G2RV-ST And G3RV-ST Relays from Omron
Industry-leading automation solution provider Omron Automation Americas recently launched new G2RV-ST and G3RV-ST Slim Relays. These industry-leading switching speeds allow for use in a wider range of applications, including PLC outputs for heating applications and bottling lines. In addition to their exceptional speeds, the G2RV-ST and G3RV-ST are notable for their slim dimensions that help customers reduce...
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More WEG CFW500 High-Performance and Washdown Duty AC Drives
AutomationDirect has extended its line of WEG CFW500 high-performance AC drives to include more horsepower options. With this addition, the high-performance horsepower ratings have been expanded all the way up to 150hp. Also added are new higher current high-performance 10hp drives as well as 10hp washdown rated IP66/NEMA 4X models. A full range of supporting accessories is also included with...
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EV Charging Opportunities
EV Charging Opportunities for Business
Electric vehicle charging stations are booming and can be an excellent business opportunity, given the current price of gasoline and Canada’s intention to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles. Interested in installing an EV charging station? Guillevin’s experts can advise you. Are you considering installing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station for your business? Wondering about the advantages—and possible disadvantages—of doing so? EVs are on rise...
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Leviton Announces MILLENNIUM
Three New Global Copper Cabling Systems
Leviton has announced the availability of three new copper cabling systems for customers around the globe. The MILLENNIUM Copper Systems broaden Leviton’s ability to service multinational businesses with guaranteed performance, a consistent worldwide product offerings and industry-leading support. Most importantly, global customers can standardize network design and deployments with products that meet multinational specifications, are stocked...
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Product Focus
Xelity IP20 Managed Gigabit Switches – Intelligent Networking
Murrelektronik’s IP20 Managed Switches allow Ethernet devices communicate with each other via network connections. They give the network the option of setting up different topologies, like star or tree. In addition, the switches can perform other tasks including error analysis or network diagnostics. They optimize data transmission and provide network control through remote access. The ProfiNet connection...
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Hammond Mfg. Type 1 Galvanized Lay-In Wireway CWG Series
The Type 1 galvanized lay-in wire way CWG series from Hammond Manufacturing is designed to ensure electoral continuity and to permit fast and easy indoor installation of multiple wire way runs. It adheres to UL-50 Type 1 Standards, cUL Type 1 Standards, and complies with IEC 60529 and IP20 Standards. It is formed with 16 or 14 gauge unpaired G90 galvanized steel, its flat covers have keyhole screw slots, it has...
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Safely Monitor the Cardboard Feed on Packaging Machines
Packaging solutions must often accomplish one task above all: to safely protect operators. The same applies to monitoring the cardboard feed. In this case it is essential to avoid a scenario in which an operator can reach into the machine and get injured because the opening for the material feed is empty. For this case Pilz offers a TÜV-certified solution up to PL d/Cat. 3 of EN ISO 13849- 1 or SIL CL 2 of EN IEC 62061...
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New Options Added to HPS Centurion P And HPS Sentinel Lines
The HPS Centurion™ P passive harmonic filter already employs a low kVAR to HP ratio in its mitigation of harmonics to meet IEEE 519 guidelines. The new capacitor contactor option for the HPS Centurion™ P passive harmonic filter allows users to open and close a contact, removing the filter’s capacitors from the circuit. Typically the user will control the contactor by providing a configurable contact output from a VFD...
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Featured Video
SIMATIC ET 200SP from Siemens
SIMATIC ET 200SP – The powerful IO system for compact control cabinets. Despite it's compact design, the ET 200SP is one of the most powerful distributed IO's in the industry.
Watch the video HERE.
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Featured Video
Pro 2 Power Supply Family
Power supplies are the heart of any control panel. James Lubow, our new Product Manager for Electronic Interface, discusses the different options WAGO’s Pro 2 can give to your application in this Product Manager Minute.
Watch the video HERE.
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