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Brake motor handles handles heavy loads
Lafert AMBY brake motors have been used for the scenery movement systems in the recently refurbished La Scala and La Fenice theatres in Italy.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (14 May 2008)
Motors boost performance but cut size
Stator currents are lower, generating lower losses due to low current demand, which in turn reduces temperatures in the windings and bearings.
News from Lafert Electric Motors ( 7 May 2008)
Rare-earth magnets boost motor efficiency
Permanent magnet synchronous motor couples with a specially developed variable speed drive frequency inverter to provide efficiency levels better than Eff1.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 5 May 2008)
Motors meet efficiency standards
The WEG W22 design provides better airflow over the motor casing, keeping temperatures within the optimum operating range and improving reliability.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 5 May 2008)
Motors survive oil and gas applications
The WOGC and WOGB motors cover low, medium and high-voltage requirements, in two, four, six and eight-pole models up to 1500kW.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 2 May 2008)
Acquisition leads to expanded catalogue
Baldor Reliance's American heritage means it provides a very wide range of NEMA types, providing in-depth support for automation builders who export to North America and allied markets. Brochure available
News from Baldor UK (15 April 2008)
Electromechanical engineers go West
Local support for motor rewinds and mechanical repairs is now available in the West of England.
News from Rotamec (11 April 2008)
Gear redesign boosts motor power
Wider gear teeth and heavier and harder-wearing bearings combine to produce a 20% improvement in output from a given footprint.
News from David Brown Engineering ( 7 April 2008)
New name for motor specialist in the UK
Move reflects closer integration with the Italian MarelliMotori manufacturing plant.
News from Marelli UK ( 2 April 2008)
A more accurate measure of motor efficiency
ABB has already started retesting its motor range to the new IEC/EN60034-2-1 standard, and will publish the new efficiency values in its catalogues during 2008.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (28 March 2008)
Compact motors incorporate quiet cooling
BandR's liquid-cooled three-phase synchronous motors feature high power density with compact outer dimensions.
News from B and R Industrial Automation Corp ( 5 March 2008)
Malfunctioning motors - the replace/repair dilemma
Technical background article Dave Hawley of Deritend Industries provides a basic guide to when it is best to repair, and when is it best to replace faulty electric motors.
News from Deritend Group (27 February 2008)
Reliable motor powers industrial blower
User application article Lafert's Progressive motors are designed to give engineers more power for weight/size than similarly sized IEC machines.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (26 February 2008)
Compact DC motors cover many options
The Doga motor programme covers a wide range of speed, power and size options.
News from OEM Automatic (26 February 2008)
Modular motors meet all efficiency demands
SEW Eurodrive has included many new developments in its modular DR motor series.
News from SEW Eurodrive (22 February 2008)
Stainless motors in the fruit juice blend
User application article The Marlin stainless motor is the "natural" partner for Ytron-Y ByPass mixers.
News from Marlin Stainless (19 February 2008)
Lightweight motors suit pressure testing
User application article CPS of Ipswich provides a service to construction companies that verifies their buildings' compliance with new energy saving requirements.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (22 January 2008)
Turnkey MV motor system moves monster crane
User application article Transformers, motors and frequency inverters are used to automate the second largest overhead crane in the world, at the Usiminas steel plant in Brazil.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (18 December 2007)
Motor installations cover all ATEX requirements
Deritend is one of the few UK companies qualified to repair, certify, install and commission electric motors for use in ATEX zoned environments.
News from Deritend Group (14 December 2007)
Motors and drives make cuts for the NHS
User application article Over 70 WEG electric motors and variable speed drives have been installed at the two major London healthcare sites.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 7 December 2007)
Motors are specified in green pulp project
User application article WEG is the preferred supplier of motors to the Veracel project due to the high levels of reliability, efficiency and robustness provided by its ranges of LV and MV motors.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 4 December 2007)
Motors underpin reliability of pumps
User application article WEG currently supplies its high efficiency motor range for all standard pumps in the Clyde Pumps range.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (29 November 2007)
Gearmotors pack in innovative features
Helical worm gearmotors and helical shaft mount gearmotors match critical mounting dimensions of common competing brands.
News from Emerson Power Transmission (28 November 2007)
Torque motors take new approach to extrusion
User application article Parker torque motor technology is key to a new generation of "direct drive" extruders.
News from SSD Parvex (27 November 2007)
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