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Industrial Drives/Controls
News Release from: Omron Electronics
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 10 June 2002
Grand milestone for Omron and ILE
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 UK's largest supplier of lift control systems and components, International Lift Equipment (ILE), has just purchased its 1000th type 3G3FV inverter drive from automation and control expert, Omron Electronics The compact three-phase drives have been designed and manufactured with ease of use, reliability and functionality in mind
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 8 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Before deciding on Omron drives in this key application, we carried out an extensive evaluation exercise", said John Miller, ILE's Technical Director, "and we found that the 3G3FV not only offered us the versatility we needed, but it was also extremely good value for money.
We were also impressed by its proven track record in demanding lift and hoist applications".
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"Clearly, our decision to buy Omron has proved correct", continued.
Miller.
"The performance and reliability of the units in service has undoubtedly helped to enhance ILE's reputation in the market place, while their attractive pricing has helped us to remain competitive.
There's no doubt that using Omron drives has been a significant factor in enhancing the success of our business".
ILE has also been favourably impressed with the quality and availability of technical support provided by Omron's expert team of drive specialists, and by the excellent deliveries offered on 3G3FV inverters, which helps ILE in providing a rapid response to the needs of its customers.
"Naturally, we're delighted that ILE is enjoying such important benefits from using our products", said Robert Brooks, Omron's Market Manager.
"We believe that the purchase of a thousand units, and the promise of ongoing future business, is a ringing endorsement not just of the quality of our products, but also of the effort we have put into making sure that they meet our customers' needs".
"We're pleased to have been able to contribute to ILE's considerable success in the lift market", continued Robert Brooks, "and we look forward to working with the company in future to help it become even more successful".
ILE uses Omron 3G3FV drives with power ratings from 4 to 37kW, but models can be supplied with ratings up to 300kW.
All models in the range offer starting torque of up to 250% at 0.5Hz, and position lock at zero speed.
Other key features include excellent speed stability during load variations, variable torque characteristics, integral PID control and built-in RS232/422/485 communication facilities. Request free introductory details about products from Omron Electronics ...
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