http://www.engineeringtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowsedi.html Industrial Drives/Controls latest news on Engineeringtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Two Emotron VFX variable speed drives, of 37kW and 11kW respectively, control the two electric motors that power the drum and brake the screw conveyor so that it maintains a suitable speed. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Emotron http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/emn/emn111.html Fifty McDonald's restaurants across the country are now saving 50% on power bills for kitchen extractor fans with the help of ABB Inverter drives. Wed, 07 May 2008 08:00:00 UT ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/abb/abb338.html Fast and accurate repeat drive programming is possible by simply inserting the Optistick into the RJ485 slot on the face of the Optidrive E2. Wed, 07 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Invertek Drives http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/inv/inv118.html Enclosed drives are ideal for applications where the electronics need to be protected against dust, dirt and the harmful effects of water and corrosion. Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Lenze-ACTech http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/act/act138.html The versatility of the SSW-07 is based on digital signal processing (DSP) control, which combines accuracy and repeatability in the start up sequences with ease of configuration and programming. Mon, 05 May 2008 08:00:00 UT WEG Electric Motors (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/weg/weg171.html Improved plug-and-play philosophy for three-phase induction motor control is one of many important benefits of WEG's CFW-11 variable frequency drive (VFD). Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:00 UT WEG Electric Motors (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/weg/weg169.html Curtis aims to cover initial production costs and put otherwise redundant stock to good use with its eBay shop. Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Curtis Instruments (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cur/cur112.html Machine Automation Training Days demonstrate how to reduce costs, reduce risk and simplify machine automation through the use of new ideas. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/man/man142.html Baldor launches a family of frequency inverter drives for AC motors that can reduce total cost of ownership substantially for common process automation equipment. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Baldor UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bal/bal224.html Rated up to 132kW, with models available in 200V up to 690V, Affinity is offered in both IP20 and IP54 formats with BACnet, Metasys N2 and Modbus communications all integrated as standard. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Control Techniques http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cod/cod184.html Optimum selection of drives technology was made after considering many different solutions for this application. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/abb/abb337.html Two ABB drives have an individual gear box which in turn drives a common girth gear that is attached to the kiln shell at Castle Cement's Padeswood works in north Wales. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/abb/abb336.html Danfoss Drives VLT series Variable Frequency Drives improve ease of use by sharing a common platform with smaller Danfoss drives. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Danfoss Drives http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/dan/dan136.html Seminars will include sessions that cover subjects such as machine safety, 3D vision inspection, choice of control system and logistics automation. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Lenze http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/len/len294.html When the PLC within the Unidrive SP recognises a change in the pump preset torque profile, it initiates a set of procedures designed to clear the impeller. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Control Techniques http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cod/cod183.html Control Techniques Australia was awarded the contract for the control of all variable speed AC motors on the Dalrymple Bay coal terminal's new shiploader. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Control Techniques http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cod/cod182.html Silverteam has appointed seven-branch Bearing Traders (BTL) as a distributor for Hitachi Drives and automation equipment across the northern Home Counties, the North East and North Wales. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Silverteam http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/sfp/sfp118.html A novel approach to refurbishment has brought 25 year old variable speed drives up to specification, yet kept them outwardly identical to the original oil-cooled units. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mib/mib257.html Halcyon's 2007 turnover for drives was 80% higher than the previous year. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/abb/abb334.html Automatic Technologies International's rotating jigs use Unidrive SP AC drives with UMD servomotors from Control Techniques Dynamics, with programming provided by on-board EZMotion modules. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Control Techniques http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cod/cod181.html The MS 1 control system includes inputs that enable the lift to be automatically slowed through an inside curve. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Controlled Speed http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cyy/cyy100.html