The launch of the TeSys D Green is a significant advance for Schneider Electric. The current TeSys D contactors and overloads are the largest selling line of contactors in the world. TeSys D Green is a replacement for the TeSys D series contactors up to 80A ( 37 kW 400V AC3) and offers significant performance […]
For organisations seeking ways to reduce energy consumption it is important to evaluate the performance of both their existing systems and products. Evaluating new products also forms an important part of this activity. If you’re not going forwards, you’re going backwards, and using VSDs that offer triple duty ratings is a good starting point […]
Many businesses overlook the fact they pay more for electricity depending on how it is used. The how depends on the type of electrical load as some loads have a poor power factor. Most electrical equipment, such as motors, compressors, welding sets, fluorescent and LED lighting create an inductive load on the supply. In most […]
When refurbishing machines, converting from DC to AC motors and drives has many advantages. They include the use of AC variable speed drives to improve reliability, reduce running costs and provide energy savings. Over 20 years ago DC motors and drives dominated many markets and industries. The reason was that only DC motors could […]
Using AC variable speed drives to save money by reducing motor power consumption is a matter of fact. Furthermore, offering a range of inverters with dual output and duty rated means users of Jaguar VXG drives can further increase savings by reducing the cost and size of the drive. When applying a variable speed […]