4th September 2013
To improve usability, the Mitsubishi FR-D700 inverter is designed for a service life of over 10 years by addressing the two devices most likely to cause failure: capacitors and cooling fans. The D700 from Mitsubishi Electric UK is an ultra compact inverter drive range for motors up to 2.2kw at 220V , […]
Read more30th August 2013
The ACQ810 from ABB is an industry-specific variable speed drive for water and waste water. It uses Direct Torque Control (DTC) to optimise control and energy use in motors up to 500kW. ACQ810 was developed in consultation with water-industry experts to meet the need for industry specific control of pumping applications. Built-in […]
Read more28th August 2013
Mitsubishi Electric’s expanded MELSEC L-Series PLC range of positioning modules includes a Simple Motion Module to simplify the use of servo motors in a range of applications. The Simple Motion Module enables advanced motion control functions such as positioning, speed control, torque control, cam control, synchronous control and mark detection to be […]
Read more26th August 2013
The AC drive industry has traditionally identified applications as either variable torque or constant torque. Schneider Electric has produced a
Read more23rd August 2013
The Processing and Packaging machinery Association (PPMA) has organised a series of machinery safety seminars taking place during September and October 2013. Topics include robot safety in automation, practical machinery safety/PUWER, functional safety, and machinery guarding. Places are currently available at all venues. 1. Safety in Automation & Robot Integration This is […]
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