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Variable speed drives handle large voltage range
Leroy Somer has extended the power of its compact and economical Digidrive SK range of variable speed drives - up to 132kW.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 April 2007
Drives keep components and wiring to a minimum
Powerdrive variable speed drives are modular with air or liquid cooling and offers open or closed-loop vector or simple V/F control.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 February 2007
Variable-speed drive range extends to 11kW
The Varmeca is arguably the most versatile and convenient way for OEMs and machine builders to reap the rewards of true variable speed control in a wide range of common applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 January 2007
Helical geared motors deliver more torque
Designed to exceed the demands of today's industrial applications, the new 3000 range consists of three modular families of helical-geared motors.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 October 2006
Drives improve on setup and communications
The Digidrive SK range from Leroy Somer takes all the functional and user-friendly concepts offered by the company's highly successful SE range, enhances them and expands them.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 May 2006
Motors are approved for UK defence contracts
Leroy Somer motors have recently sailed through the stringent mechanical shock tests performed by QuinetQ, the UK Government's defence research and development organisation.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 May 2006
Motors supply ventilation in underground car park
Motors power 180 jet fans in two-tier underground car park as part of huge shopping complex in Orestaden, Denmark.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 April 2006
Motor unit keeps fat content in check
Foss Analytical uses encapsulated motor and drive for conveyor belt on its Meatmaster unit that uses X-rays to analyse and record the fat and meat content on food processing and production lines.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 January 2006
Drive goes to the point of control
A new drive lets users take motor control right to the heart of their application - eliminating the need for control cabinets and cable runs within some of the most hostile manufacturing environments.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 December 2005
Easy fitting shaft mounted gearboxes
Industrial Motors and Gears Limited (IMAG) has now launched the Leroy Somer PB shaft mount range of gearboxes in the UK.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 November 2004
Guarantee of speedy motor supply
Leroy Somer has introduced a new service offering a huge range of motors and options with "guaranteed availability".
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 September 2003
New facility assembles gearmotors on day of order
To meet the need for a quick turnaround on customised electric motor and gearbox assemblies, Leroy Somer has established a geared motor assembly centre in Skelmersdale, Lancashire.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 August 2003
Notified body guarantees motors' ATEX compliance
Following the introduction of its new ATEX range of motors for use in dusty areas, Leroy Somer has obtained independent Zone 21 certification for its motor and gearbox products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 May 2003
Motors suit ATEX classifications
Engineers needing equipment for use in hazardous areas will be pleased to hear about the new Leroy Somer range of motors.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 March 2003
Industrial DC motors take on new applications
Leroy Somer has extended its LSK range of industrial DC motors, further increasing the range of applications for which they are suited.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 March 2002
Smoke-extraction motors can take the heat
Leroy Somer reckons its HT range will set the standard for electric motors designed to withstand the high temperatures experienced during a fire.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 March 2002
Gearboxes give more torque
New from Leroy Somer is the Cb 3000 range of high-performance gearboxes for electric motors.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 February 2002
Fractional horse power motors for any application
The standard range of Leroy Somer FHP motors (rated up to 1 kW) is now extensive and includes 2,4 and 6 pole single and three-phase asynchronous, together with three-phase multi-speed
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 December 2001
Motors meet Enhanced Capital Allowance requirement
Leroy Somer now has a complete range of electric motors from 1.1 to 400kW, which meet the requirements of the UK Government's Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) for energy efficiency.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 July 2001
Transdrive appointed stockist of Eff1 motors
Leroy Somer has appointed Transdrive as its UK northern area stockist of Eff 1 rated motors, including the full range of 2 and 4 pole, foot mounted designs and selected 2 pole flange mounted units
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 June 2001
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