Make sure your VSD has the right torque for the duty

Torque is the measure of the turning force of an object about an axis.  When applying  a variable speed drive to a motor application it is critical to consider the torque requirement of the load.   Variable speed drives manufacturers generally assign their drives into one of three categories according to their torque and power […]

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Combined PLC and touch screen HMI in IMO i3 integrated module

  The i3  integrated PLC and HMI from IMO Precision Controls combines the functionality of a PLC with a powerful, intelligent colour touch screen HMI.  The i3 is a robust, reliable control product that combines a traditional controller, programmed in ladder logic, an operator interface, I/O and networking into an integrated, all-in-one unit using a single […]

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Combined PLC and touch screen HMI in IMO i3H integrated module

  The i3  integrated PLC and HMI from IMO Precision Controls combines the functionality of a PLC with a powerful, intelligent colour touch screen HMI.  The i3 is a robust, reliable control product that combines a traditional controller, programmed in ladder logic, an operator interface, I/O and networking into an integrated, all-in-one unit using a single […]

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Simplified guide to energy saving with variable frequency drives

An introduction on how the installation of variable frequency drives saves significant sums of money when applied to fan and pump motors, and how you can convince your manager.  Let’s start with an analogy:   Imagine running a car at full throttle and controlling the speed by using the brakes.  In addition to the noise, […]

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