November 27, 2011
Soft motor starters
The Stellar SR33 Series basic soft starters from AutomationDirect are designed for general purpose applications where traditional across-the-line starting or wye-delta starting would typically be appropriate.
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Motion Control
February 04, 2009
Energy savings software
The BE$T Baldor Energy Savings Tool is a software program that compares the efficiency and annual electricity usage of existing motors. The program then calculates the annual potential savings. The program provides an estimated payback calculation and suggested replacement motor to make upgrades easier. A built in report writer provides simple summary and detailed reports.
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Motion Control
August 10, 2009
Six-pole and two-pole motors for fans and conveyors
AutomationDirect has extended its IronHorse general purpose AC motor
line. It now includes 3-phase 1200 RPM six-pole and 3600 RPM two-pole
models. Six 56C 3600 RPM rolled steel motors are also now available,
ranging from 0.33 to 2 HP; 13 T-frame cast iron motors in 3600 and 1200
RPM models are available in sizes from 1 to 10 HP.
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Motion Control
December 16, 2009
High-performance hybrid stepper motors
AMETEK announces the MAE brand Size 34 (Model HS 200) hybrid stepper motors exhibit superior torque characteristics to power a wide range of industrial equipment applications. Their low detent torque to holding torque ratios serve to deliver smooth and quiet operation and the fine positioning capability required for microstepping.
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Motion Control
January 10, 2010
Extremely high density 200 W power pack
Maxon’s RE 50 results
in detent-free running and minimized mass inertia. The combination of a
two-pole Neodymium permanent magnet with the patented maxon winding
technology results in high torque and remarkable acceleration.
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Motion Control
January 31, 2010
Motor solves challenges for robust, high temperature applications
BEI Kimco Magnetics recently met the challenging high-performance motor
requirements for a Down Hole Measurement While Drilling (MWD)
application. With oil companies drilling deeper than ever before to
obtain increasingly valuable deposits, components within the drill tool
must deliver reliable operation at the most extreme ambient
temperatures.
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Motion Control
March 03, 2010
DC Motors for conveyors
AutomationDirect’s new IronHorse permanent magnet DC 56C-frame motor line features totally enclosed non-vented (TENV) and totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) models. The motors are constructed of a rolled steel frame with cast aluminum end bell, and are available in sizes ranging from .33 to 2HP. IronHorse DC motors are ideal for applications such as conveyors, turntables, and whenever adjustable speed, constant torque, dynamic braking and reversing capabilities are needed.
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Motion Control
July 05, 2010
Selecting a miniature motor for analyzers
Medical analyzers are
the workhorse of the medical diagnostics industry. They are versatile tools with multiple functions; from testing
human bodily fluids such as blood, and urine,
to processing drug-protein interaction studies that deliver key
information for the diagnosis, prevention and
treatment of disease.
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Ontor Limited has been appointed as an authorized
National distributor for Control Techniques.
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