RX inverter drive from Omron UK

    The RX is Omron UKs advanced series of inverter drives for motors from 0.4 to 132kW. feature an extensive range of built-in application functions, such as brake control, bypass motor control, orientation stop and automatic energy saving optimisation for fan and pump applications.   The RX offers a wide range of high performance features […]

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Mitsubishi Electric UK desegregates automation safety to optimise productivity

    By combining its world class factory automation produces to meet European safety standards EN ISO 13849-1, EN 62061 and IEC 61508 Mitsubishi Electric UK enables users to optimise productivity.   There can be few aspects of machine design that have moved so quickly in recent years as that of safety. With the introduction of […]

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Compressor manufacturer uses Altivar ATV31 to improve cost and control

    Historically, gas-driven engines were the norm for compressors used in natural gas extraction. The engines were fuelled by natural gas from a pipeline, but the cost of gas has made it more profitable for the producer to sell the gas than use a portion of it for operations. Working with Schneider Electric a […]

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Heavy duty load sharing application tips for FR-A700 from Mitsubishi UK

  A load-sharing application is one where there are two or more motors mechanically connected to drive the same load. In this application a Mitsubishi FR-A700 sensorless vector drive is controlling a long conveyor belt. In theory, if there are multiple motors that are all supplied by the same frequency, they will all output the same […]

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