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Drives exceed stringent harmonic standards

A new AC drive is aimed at applications where reduced harmonics are a priority.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (26 October 2005)

Motor starter supports distributed control

The new Starttec motor starter brings switchgear control to the motor location. Brochure available

News from Lenze (25 October 2005)

Soft starters save by optimising power factor

Technical background article Fixed-speed motors comprise the largest number in industry use today, but their potential for savings is largely ignored, says James Bowler, of Fairford Electronics.

News from Fairford Electronics (13 October 2005)

Drives provide cost-effective upgrade

User application article ABB Drives Alliance partner Slater Drive Systems (SDS) has saved a metal pressing company GBP 18,000 on the cost of new drives for two of its presses.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 6 October 2005)

Profits up for Lenze

Lenze has recorded a 15% increase in profit for the financial year May 2004 to April 2005. Brochure available

News from Lenze ( 6 October 2005)

Spindle drives brought back to life

Yaskawa Engineering Europe has introduced a spindle refurbishment offer for users of old Yaskawa MT2 and MT2B series spindle drives.

News from Yaskawa Engineering Europe ( 5 October 2005)

Vibration monitor protects critical assets

The Allen-Bradley XM-720 machine vibration monitor from Rockwell Automation delivers cost-effective monitoring and protection of critical plant-floor assets.

News from Rockwell Automation ( 3 October 2005)

Distribution deal covers full WEG range

Wyko has concluded a national UK distribution agreement with WEG for the full range of WEG products, including AC motors, AC drives, starters and switchgear. Brochure available

News from Wyko Industrial Services ( 3 October 2005)

Inverter features commercial power switchover

The Mitsubishi FR-F700 range continues to stand out from the crowd with a number of innovative, and very useful features. Brochure available

News from LC Automation ( 3 October 2005)

Equipment is redesigned to increase openness

User application article Aided by Rockwell Automation, a supplier of broadcast hardware and systems has completely redesigned the equipment it supplies to its customers - offering them a greater level of openness.

News from Rockwell Automation (27 September 2005)

Energy saving plan is updated

ABB is releasing an updated version of its 'Six Step Energy Saving Plan'.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (23 September 2005)

Lift drive products on show in Augsburg

Yaskawa Electric Europe will be exhibiting new lift drive products at Interlift 2005 in Augsburg from 18th to 21st October.

News from Yaskawa Electric UK (21 September 2005)

Pump maker signs exclusive drive deal

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.

News from Danfoss Motion Controls ( 7 September 2005)

Soft starters are high-efficiency alternative

The Startmaster55 is a fully integrated complete soft starter solution for electric motors up to 22kW.

News from Fairford Electronics ( 2 September 2005)

Custom drive design is at the cutting edge

User application article Regatron from Switzerland has been creating highly specialised drive and control solutions for more then 30 years.

News from Regatron (22 August 2005)

Bosch to invest in Japan

Bosch is planning to invest more than Eur 110 million in its Japanese operations, with a particular focus in the automotive technology business sector.

News from Bosch Automotive OE Division (18 August 2005)

Bosch buys out Indian joint venture

The Bosch Group has secured a further 40% equity holding in the Indian brake manufacturer Kalyani Brakes, bringing its stake in the company to 80%.

News from Bosch Automotive OE Division (11 August 2005)

Drives prove popular in UK HVAC market

Danfoss has demonstrated that physical size, or lack of it to be precise, as opposed to rating, does matter when it comes to buying drives.

News from Danfoss Motion Controls (10 August 2005)

Drives help breathe new life into old machines

User application article Bradford based industrial electric engineering specialist Appleby is using 7.5kW smd drives as part of a complete electrical refit for older models of Heidelberg embossing and cutting machines. Brochure available