Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Inverter Drive",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Test rigs upgrade motor repair services from
Anstee Ware Group, which we summarised at the time by saying "Permanent magnet motor repair and calibration service covers all manufacturers, makes and sizes, and includes the complete overhaul of motors, gearboxes and pumps".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Frequency inverters help reduce motor size needed from
Nord Gear: "Nord Gear frequency inverters can allow low-cost AC motor equipment to be used in place of much more expensive motion controller and servomotor based automation".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Block UK
concerning its Block electrical products
- take a look at Electrical system helps handle frozen foods
which says: "In order to prevent tripping, Block UK recommended adding a motor reactor (choke) that would smooth out the PWM (pulse width modulated) waveform".
Take a look also at the news release from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems, Logic controllers improve plant control,
as well as Online supermarket discounts SSD drives from Inverter Drive Supermarket,
and Drive inspection service launched from Deritend Group.
See also:
Inverter drive offers easy startup
(October 2007)
High-frequency IGBT switching ensures silent motor operation and the system offers protection against motor over-temperature, output short circuits, earth faults and supply aberrations
Motor provides power boost
(September 2007)
The Rosync KM65 motor is available with both single and three-phase winding
Motor saves company GBP 16,000 a year
(July 2007)
An inverter drive package from Deritend has offered B Mason and Sons savings of around 20% on a 250kW motor
ABB organisation expands in UK
(April 2007)
IDS South is a new branch of long-standing ABB Drives Alliance member, Inverter Drive Systems of Nottingham (IDS East Midlands)
Variable speed drives water golf course
(March 2007)
Three variable speed drives from ABB are helping keep the land green and pleasant by controlling irrigation at Belton Park Golf Club in Grantham, Lincolnshire
Motion controller helps machine stone
(February 2007)
A CNC motion controller with a powerful onboard PLC is at the heart of an automation system for a new design of machine that mills complex shapes into stone
Machine controllers keep cranes working in harmony
(December 2006)
Although EEU's engineers are familiar with working with all kinds of plant, in the Netherlands that plant can often have leaves
Drive addon cuts the cost of compressed air
(October 2006)
EnergAir has partnered with KEB to develop an integrated compressor control and management package that is being made available to both end users and compressed air distributors
Bearing developments
(September 2006)
Phil Burge, Marketing Manager at SKF, looks at how bearings can make huge differences to increasing company efficiency in a variety of ways
AC drives add flexibility to pressing tasks
(August 2006)
Lenze smd drives have been used to provide accurate variable speed control for the world-famous Electrolux range of industrial ironing machines
Vector drives answer medical manufacturing needs
(July 2006)
Advances in AC drive technology have helped a Leeds company win a valuable order for a machine order for Korea and subsequently for Japan
Inverter drive systems save faster than expected
(May 2006)
Dairy Crest is helping to offset the problem of high energy costs with the installation of four turnkey energy saving systems at its Maelor site near Wrexham
Inverter drives scores for HVac in Finland
(April 2006)
Inverter drives integrates into LON network as part of major renovation of heating and ventilating in key building in the Finnish city of Tampere
Vertical compressor answers user demands
(March 2006)
Available now, the Hydrovane Mark II vertical compressor has been designed using customer feedback from users of the previous generation units
Drive improvements through decentralisation
(January 2006)
Decentralised drive technology puts the inverter drive together with the geared motor
Classic SMSRs given new lease of life
(January 2006)
All Fenner Classic shaft mounted speed reducers are eligible for a new lease of life thanks to the service exchange programme from Wyko
Pump maker signs exclusive drive deal
(September 2005)
Pump maker Armstrong Holden Brooke Pullen has signed an agreement with Danfoss for the exclusive worldwide supply of drives with sensorless control software for circulating pumps
Screw compressor range set for further expansion
(July 2005)
CompAir has announced more new products, which are due to go into production during the next eight months to extend its range of oil lubricated screw compressors even further
SR drive boosts oil-free compressor efficiency
(July 2005)
CompAir's successful range of oil free compressors has just got even better, with the introduction of two additional water injected screw compressors
Variable speed drives cut food cooling costs
(July 2005)
Food manufacturer Northern Foods is saving over GBP 30,000 a year in electricity costs thanks to the installation of three ABB variable speed drives at its Riverside Bakery in Nottingham
Cased inverter drive eases installation
(February 2005)
The popular E7Z series inverter drive range from Omron has very recently been enhanced with the addition of a rugged, metal-cased IP54 version
Inverter lifts performance ever higher
(September 2004)
The latest addition to the Jaguar inverter range is the LE series, which aims to give lift applications a significant performance boost
Drives provide a healthy alternative
(May 2004)
Lenze smd drives have cut the cost of replacement by half for a seized packaging conveyor control system at the Seven Seas manufacturing plant in Hull
Drives cut cost of compressed air
(May 2004)
Avelair Compressors has switched to the new Unidrive SP for its variable-speed range, designed to save energy - typically over 30% compared with fixed speed alternatives
Enclosed drive tackles rugged environments
(April 2004)
The Jaguar TE is a new general-purpose AC inverter drive enclosed in an IP54-rated enclosure, making it ideal for use in environments where dust and water are a constant hazard
Inverter Drive Systems joins alliance
(January 2004)
Inverter Drive Systems (IDS) in Nottingham has become the latest company to join ABB Drives Alliance, serving the Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire areas
Bearings help cut friction in record attempt
(October 2003)
NSK has provided sponsorship and a set of specially adapted low friction, high-load bearings for the final drive system of E-motion, the UK's electric land speed record attempt car
Inverters aid efficient milk production
(September 2003)
A new range of milking machines made by Gascoigne Melotte uses a vacuum system controlled by a Lenze frequency inverter to improve efficiency
Early payback for compressor upgrade
(September 2003)
Projected savings of GBP 15,000 per annum in energy costs have proved to be a compelling argument for shower manufacturer Kohler Mira in its choice of replacement compressors
Motion controller aids custom surfboard production
(May 2003)
The Mint language is providing the real-time motion control for a machine that lets surfboard builders automate the production of complex profiles
Gearbox upgrade cuts costs for Hubron
(February 2003)
Plastics specialist Hubron has increased line productivity and reduced operation costs by a massive 30% thanks to a decision to replace its problematic gearboxes
Controller provides class-leading crane stability
(January 2003)
Street Crane describes its XY-Zero load stability system as the latest advance in precision crane control
Grand milestone for Omron and ILE
(June 2002)
The UK's largest supplier of lift control systems and components, International Lift Equipment (ILE), has just purchased its 1000th type 3G3FV inverter drive from Omron Electronics
The drive for energy savings
(May 2002)
Easily achieved energy savings up to 20% when driving suitable loads, such as fans and pumps, are claimed for the new 3G3PV inverter drive series from Omron Electronics