Drives & Control Solutions

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ABB, a Trusted Partner in Tunnel Ventilation in Canada

The safety and well-being of tunnel users depend on excellent ventilation. With its compact electric drives, ABB helps designers and operators of major infrastructures to meet the major technical challenges. In Canada, ABB proudly contributes to the safety of the Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine tunnels in Montreal and the Crosslinx project in Toronto by installing its ACS880-17 and ACS880-37 series drives. Read More

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7 Good Reasons For Ethernet-APL by Pepperl+Fuchs

As development progresses and the benefits for the process industry become clearer, interest in and demand for the Ethernet Advanced Physical Layer are growing. The debate about this innovative technology is becoming increasingly intense, so that more users from all over the world are approaching our experts with questions. You will find the most important answers here - seven good reasons why this technology should not be missing in your plant. Read More

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Utilizing maxon Heavy Duty Motors for Drilling

maxon Heavy Duty Drives are perfect for extreme applications such as drilling. They can withstand operating temperatures ranging from -55 to 200°C, and high shock loads and vibrations (1000 g / 25 grms). Their robust design with laser welded connections adds to their high reliability. They also have a high performance/volume ratio with a compact, low mass design. Having reliable information is crucial for drilling technicians so they can respond quickly... Read More

Product News

ABB Launches Next-Generation Mine Hoist Control

ABB announces the launch of ABB Ability™ NGX Hoist Control, a global control system enabling mining companies to achieve maximum performance and safety of hoist operations. Building on ABB’s reliable and proven past generations of hoist control systems, it brings new levels of reliability, flexibility and ease of use to smaller companies on greenfield projects or upgrades. It can help larger companies... Read More

50 Years of Bit Parallel Encoders from POSITAL

Encoder-maker POSITAL remains committed to supplying customers with absolute encoders with bit parallel communications interfaces. “Rotary encoders with parallel interfaces have been sold under the FRABA and POSITAL brands since 1972,” comments Christian Fell, leader of POSITAL’s North American operations. POSITAL’s ability to supply this low-volume niche market with cost-effective products is... Read More

Product News

ACOPOS P3 Defies Environmental Influences B&R

The compact B&R servo drive is suitable for use in aggressive atmospheric environments and at temperatures as low as -25°C. The electronics of the ACOPOS P3 are protected from external influences by a special coating as standard, making the servo drive even more resistant. The servo drive can now easily be used under extreme conditions like those faced by wind turbines. Applications in cold rooms... Read More

T-Easic® FTS - Clever Dry-Run Protection by SICK

The T-Easic® FTS thermal flow sensor measures flow and temperature of liquids in accordance with the calorimetric principle. Available as an industrial variant with VISTAL® housing and display or as a hygienic stainless-steel variant, the T-Easic® FTS is suitable for a wide range of applications. Depending on the requirements, the sensor features two digital outputs for limit value monitoring, a pulse output... Read More

Changing Scene

Motors and Controls Corporation Joins IDEA Connector Platform

Motors and Controls Corporation (MCC) demonstrates their dedication to making business easier for their customers by leveraging IDEA Connector to provide the most accurate and timely product data, minimizing order errors and returns. Customers will have 24/7 access to the product information they need to market and sell to their customers, and they can be confident that information is accurate and validated against... Read More

International News

Driving Best-In-Class Power-to-X Solutions, Together

“To reach the goals in the Paris agreement, we need to accelerate use of green technologies. Therefore, we are delighted to share the news that Hitachi Energy has invited Danfoss Drives to collaborate on delivering the complete power supply systems from the grid to the electrolyzer for Power-to-X projects”, explains Søren Kvorning, Senior Vice President – Head of Global Sales, Marketing & Services at Danfoss Drives. Read More

Product Focus

HPS Drive Isolation Transformers at AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has added drive isolation transformers from Hammond Power Solutions to their growing lineup of transformers. Their rugged design allows them to withstand the mechanical stresses, voltage distortions, and heating associated with motor drives. In addition to all the benefits of a line reactor, they also provide isolation, common-mode noise and transient suppression, and prevent... Read More

Pressure Switch Electrical Connections Defined

The PS71/PS72 family of Pressure Switches are available with a variety of electrical connection options. The listing below will show a picture of what the connection looks like as well as a description of the options. Gems Sensors Pressure Switches cover a wide range of applications from 2 to 6000 psi (40 mbar to 400 bar) in a variety of types including Vacuum, Differential, Specialty and General. Read More

ENI90 Series Incremental Rotary Encoders

Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, offers more than 1,500 ready-to-ship electrical connectivity solutions from industry-leading suppliers including Heyco, LÜTZE and Southwire. Allied also offers facility maintenance solutions from leading suppliers like Makita that support the installation of electrical... Read More

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Single Common Conformance Test Plan for the IEC/IEEE

The Avnu Alliance, CC-Link Partner Association, ODVA, OPC Foundation, and PROFIBUS & PROFINET International jointly announce that they are collaborating to develop a single conformance test plan for the IEEE/IEC 60802 Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) profile for Industrial Automation. The test plan will be used as a base test by all the participating organizations and made available to the broader Industrial Automation ecosystem. Read More

Digi-Key Electronics to Host Webinar on Single-Pair Ethernet

Digi-Key Electronics will host a joint webinar in partnership with SparkFun, Würth Elektronik, HARTING, and Analog Devices on Wednesday, June 8, at 11 a.m. CDT titled "Remotely Monitor Equipment in a Challenging Environment with Single-Pair Ethernet." Digi-Key’s upcoming webinar with SparkFun, Wurth Elektronik, HARTING, and Analog Devices will provide insights on how to remotely monitor equipment with Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE). Read More

Featured Video

SinaSave – Repair an Old Motor or Invest in a New One?

This video reflects a retrofit use case: Is it more cost-effective to repair an old motor or to invest in a more efficient replacement motor? With SinaSave, you can quickly determine the savings potential and the payback time of the more optimal scenario. Watch the video HERE.

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Motion made easy – Simplified Motion Series

The integrated drives of the Simplified Motion Series are the perfect solution for users who are looking for an electric alternative for simple movement and positioning tasks, but who don’t want the commissioning process for traditional electric drive systems that can often be quite complex. Watch the video HERE.

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