The benefits of using VSDs with motors are well documented, however for some applications the installer must use caution. Using a long VSD cable between the drive and the electric motor can have a major impact on performance and cause premature ageing. For example, long cable runs between the drive, and motor may cause […]
Modern plant automation systems provide transparent monitoring of system status, plus tools such as condition monitoring or predictive maintenance. All help to reduce unscheduled downtime and improve productivity. However, the same is not true of many existing installations where the owners have yet to recognise the benefits of digitising legacy equipment from fairly simple and […]
To extend the shelf life and to protect products is the main essence of packaging. We all want products to arrive at the consumer in a perfect state. There is a need for speed in sealing packages. The sealing needs to be fast, even with very thin sealing materials. But it also needs to be […]
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 […]
We are expecting to use more electricity in buildings as designers plan for a low carbon economy. While electricity demand will increase, so too will prices as we continue to fund green production. Secure open source building automation will help operators improve building responsiveness and efficiency. The government has committed to a low carbon economy. […]