ACS880 variable speed inverter drive from ABB UK

    The ACS880 is ABB UK’s latest series of industrial drives designed for maximum energy saving and productivity.  A built- in energy saving calculator allows users to monitor actual energy used and its value in Pounds, together with saved kWh, MWh and CO2 reduction, allowing the fine-tuning  of processes to ensure optimal energy use.  […]

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Omron MX2 drives automate cable winding machines

  Loimex cable winding machines use Omron MX2 inverters to make it possible for a single operator to wind cable from the original factory reels placed on reel holder racks or hydraulic jacks to empty reels, and to create coils using an additional winder.   Located in Barcelona, Loimex manufactures auxiliary machines to measure, wind, […]

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UK manufacturing and investment bouncing back according to CBI

Business investment will make a positive contribution to growth this year, rising at the fastest rate since 2007, according to the CBI.   Unveiling its new economic forecast, the UK’s leading business group is predicting GDP growth of 2.6% this year, up from its November forecast of 2.4%, which reflects a stronger-than-expected economic performance at the […]

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ABB ACH550 drives make British Airways quieter for pilots

    British Airways (BA) Pilots are benefiting from a quieter Flight Simulator environment following the installation of ACH550 drives from ABB UK in an Air Handling Unit (AHU) at the their Flight Training Centre near London’s Heathrow Airport.   The AHU is used to cool the flight deck and instruments on one of their […]

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ABB ACH550 Air handling unit (AHU) application features

    The ACH550 is an variable frequency AC drive designed specifically by ABB for the HVAC market that achieves the ultimate in flexible motor control performance. Offering two modes of motor control: Scalar (V/Hz) and Sensorless Vector, the ACH550 provides accurate speed control for any standard squirrel cage motor.   With drives ranging from […]

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