Choosing between variable speed drives and soft starters

Demand for industrial products has risen considerably over the past two decades — and with that, we’ve seen an increase in energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. In fact, in 2020, the industrial sector accounted for 33 percent of total U.S. energy consumption. As pressure to minimize consumption mounts, how can industry reduce its environmental impact? Here, Claudia Jarrett, US country manager at obsolete equipment...

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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS provides high-efficiency, reliable drive systems for demanding packaging applications

Compact, energy-efficient drive systems from NORD are designed to be precisely positioned, reduce variants and maintenance, and lower the Total Cost of Ownership for packaging systems. The combination of NORD’s modular gear units, motors, and variable frequency drives provides intelligent solutions for the special requirements of the Packaging industry. These drive systems can power many types of equipment, including roller conveyors,...

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Piezo Motion and iMotion Inc. announce partnership

Piezo Motion’s new partnership with iMotion will expand Piezo’s precision motor technologies and motion control offerings to the Rocky Mountain region Piezo Motion, a Brain Scientific company, and iMotion Inc. together have announced a distribution partnership. Piezo Motion is a developer and leading manufacturer of precision motor technology. iMotion Inc., based in Colorado, is a manufacturer’s representative serving leading...

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SAKOR Technologies announces Dynamometer Line for testing electric motor efficiency to meet International Environmental Standard including IEC 60034-2-1; IEEE 112B; and Canadian standard C390-93

New models can test a wide range of motor sizes on a single system SAKOR Technologies Inc., a recognized provider in the area of high-performance dynamometer systems, announces that it has developed a series of dynamometer systems ideal for customers required to test and verify the level of efficiency of electric motors in accordance with a variety of national and international standards, including IEC 60034-2-1; IEEE 112B; and...

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Regal Completes merger with Rexnord PMC, creating Regal Rexnord Corporation

The new company brings an expanded range of product and digital solutions aimed at helping increase customers’ efficiency and productivity Regal Beloit Corporation, a global provider in the engineering and manufacturing of electric motors and controls, power generation products, and power transmission components, has announced it has completed the merger with Rexnord Process and Motion Control (PMC) to become Regal Rexnord...

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Eaton helps Commercial, Industrial and OEM Customers achieve new level of Safety, Reliability and Simplicity

New Eaton PowerXL™ DM1 micro variable frequency drives help customers increase space savings in multiple environments Offers proven performance efficiency with the most value in its class Easy-to-operate industry-exclusive onboard communications and Bluetooth capabilities integrated into every drive Power management company Eaton has announced the launch of the PowerXL™ DM1 micro variable frequency drive (VFD). Designed for...

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Servo motors provide the accuracy and smoothness of motion required for automated precision processes

STXI Motion, a global motion control, and servo solution company, introduces the PRHD2 high-performance permanent magnet synchronous servo motors from Servotronix Motion Control. The motors target automated precision processes such as robotic manufacturing, machine tooling, and electronics assembly. The PRHD2 combines excellent dynamics and torque accuracy with a compact design and high-power density. The electromechanical design of...

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