IEC 60034-30 requires efficient IE3 motors from 15 January 2015

Motors placed on the market after 1 January 2015, with a rated output between 7.5 – 375 kW, must have a minimum efficiency class of IE3, or minimum IE2 if they are operated or equipped with electronic speed control, essentially a variable-speed drive (VSD).   It is estimated that electric motors consume 70% of the […]

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Mitsubishi FR-A800 inverter drives suitable for PM motors

    The newly developed PM motor auto tuning function of the FR-A800 is suitable for operation with permanent magnet (PM) motors and induction motors from a wide range of manufacturers .   The FR-A800’s PM sensorless vector control makes it suitable for accurate and stable transport between machines to deliver a precision work piece, […]

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Mitsubishi FR-A800 inverters deliver class leading performance

    The FR-A800 high performance frequency inverters from Mitsubishi Electric UK combine innovative functions and reliable technology with maximum power, economy and flexibility.  FR-A800 is particularly well suited to demanding applications like extruders, centrifuges and winding machines.   For applications like cranes, lifting gear, and high-bay warehousing systems the FR-A800 delivers  smooth cargo handling work […]

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ACS550- general purpose drives from ABB UK

    In addition to the ACS550 general purpose inverter drives, ABB UK sells a wide range of inverter drives whose performance characteristics and specifications closely match the industry demands for applications such as HVAC, water and wastewater, fans and pumps, and high torque loads.   The ACS550 however, is a general purpose drive are […]

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Intel and Mitsubishi pilot Internet of Things for factory automation

Intel Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation today announced a new collaboration to develop next-generation factory automation (FA) systems with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and a pilot program at Intel’s back-end manufacturing facility in Malaysia.   The pilot demonstrates the benefits of IoT in a factory setting with a focus on delivering productivity enhancement through […]

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