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Corrosion protection and galling resistance on critical components
Gear component manufacturers asked for an in-house metal finishing process to provide break-in lubricity, robust corrosion protection and galling resistance on critical components.Birchwood...
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Hollow shaft stepper motor range offers simplified design options
Mclennan, the motion component and systems specialists, further expands its range of stepper motors with the new HH series hollow shaft motors from its USA distribution partner Applied Motion Products...
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Universal drive with EtherCAT and safety functionality
Technosoft has released iPOS4808 MY-CAT-STO, an intelligent drive with integrated motion controller offering 1 kW of peak power in a compact and flexible design.Conceived as a plug-in solution for...
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Dynamic drive applications with inverter technology
Nord Drivesystems’ advanced frequency inverters and high efficiency geared motors can be combined to provide servo-level performance at very competitive costs when compared to traditional servo...
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Medium voltage inverter
Mitsubishi Electric’s new range of innovative medium voltage inverter drives are designed for both the current and future energy needs of industry.The drives are compact and modular, allowing for...
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Ultra-fast brushless DC motor
Maxon Motor launches new high-speed motors that are configurable online. The new ECX brushless motors are quiet and feature very high efficiency. These brushless drives are suitable for use in...
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Beyond the inverter: making motors run efficiently
Tony Young presents his top five tips for ensuring that the motors on your application run as efficiently as possibleMotor efficiency is often overlooked completely when companies are addressing energy...
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Congratulations, it's a VSD
Jonathan Wilkins discusses the milestones in the history of the variable speed driveIf we were to personify the variable speed drive (VSD), it would have to be the underrated middle child in the...
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Solution for uncomplicated open-loop motion control
Now available from Heason Technology, Kollmorgen’s recently announced PMX series hybrid stepper motors provide a competitively priced and comprehensive solution for uncomplicated open-loop motion...
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Partnership promotes motor customisation
Supply and repair specialist CP Automation and motor manufacturer VASCAT are working together to challenge the way companies commission industrial motors. Through electrical and mechanical...
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Top three emerging eco technologies
Mark Proctor unveils his top five emerging environmental technologies to look out forAccording to scientists and the internet, the Earth is 4.543 billion years old. In comparison, humans have been...
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Single cable, multi-axis servo systems gets more power
The performance of the Kollmorgen AKD-N multi-axis servo drive control system, available motion specialists INMOCO, has been doubled to 12A, equivalent to a doubling of output to 4.8kW.The AKD-N is a...
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Three-phase-bridge power modules
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new series of 45A to 100A three-phase-bridge power modules in the low-profile MTP PressFit package.Compared with devices incorporating solder contact technology,...
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High precision under high pressure
High precision gearing expert Harmonic Drive UK will be attending marine science and ocean technology showcase Oceanology International (Oi16) in March 2016. The event runs for three days from March 15...
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Driving the future of robotics
As the robotics industry gathers pace and evolves, there is an increasing need for high levels of power, accuracy and precision from smaller machines. Addressing this problem Harmonic Drive offers its...
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Top tips for mitigating harmful harmonics
The rise of non-linear loads in industrial environments over the last two decades has resulted in the growing problem of harmonic currents and utility-level voltage distortion. Facing a lack of...
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New series of compact variable speed drives for low-power motors
WEG has launched a new series of compact variable speed drives (VSDs) to enhance energy efficiency across a wide range of applications requiring low motor power. Designed to drive motors with power...
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New range of gearmotors introduced
Power transmission specialist Brevini has launched a new range of gearmotors that will expand its capabilities within small- to medium-duty applications across a range of industries and sectors.The...
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Automotive motors: something in the air
Exploring the advantages and applications of piston air motors in the automotive sectorA number of automotive manufacturers have adopted air motors to drive the agitators in their paint shops. Piston...
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A suitable solution ... brushless motors
Stefan Roschi presents a protective suit that relies on brushless motorsTB Safety is a small Swiss company that specialises in high-quality protective suits with ventilation. The wearers enjoy a...
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