Compact multi-axis servo system 2nd Quarter 2016, Beckhoff Automation Beckhoff’s AX8000 multi-axis servo system can be used to configure multi-channel drive solutions in an exceptionally compact form factor.
Energy efficient solutions through hybrid automation 2nd Quarter 2016, Hytec South Africa The choice of an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic motion system has the potential to affect costs, performance, flexibility, reliability, ease of use and maintenance.
New DMC division for Yaskawa Southern Africa 2nd Quarter 2016 Yaskawa Southern Africa has announced the creation of a brand new Business Unit called Drives, Motion and Controls (DMC). Motion Control’s editor paid a visit to CEO, Terry Rosenberg to find out more ...
Setting the standard for the drive industry 2nd Quarter 2016, Ana-Digi Systems The new generation of energy-saving variable speed drives from LSIS draws on Future Smart technology to bring significant savings in the cost of power and maintenance when installed in an HVAC or pumping ...
The latest VSD technology 2nd Quarter 2016 The new U1000 Matrix converter from Yaskawa represents the next generation in variable speed drive technology. It provides users with a reliable, low harmonic, fully regenerative solution without the ...
Understanding AC motor control models 2nd Quarter 2016, SEW-EURODRIVE Since the late 1970s, many control models with different names have been developed for AC motors. Examples at SEW-Eurodrive include V/f control, VFC, CFC and servo control.
To bring clarity to the many ...
High torque DC brushless motors 2nd Quarter 2016, DNH Technologies For applications demanding very high torque, drive specialist maxon motor is now launching its EC-i 40 DC brushless motor in a high torque version. The iron-core internal rotor drive is available with ...
Inverter for basic applications 2nd Quarter 2016, Siemens South Africa Simple drive tasks demand straightforward, cost-effective solutions. Siemens is therefore expanding its Sinamics portfolio to include the new single-axis Sinamics V20 inverter. It comes in four sizes ...
Drive solutions for the sugar industry 2nd Quarter 2016, SEW-EURODRIVE Advanced drive solutions dramatically improve productivity and energy consumption efficiencies in the sugar industry, and SEW-Eurodrive tailors its motor and gearing offerings to best suit sugar producers. ...
ABB supplies major wind power project 2nd Quarter 2016, ABB South Africa, Motion ABB is supplying a special medium voltage switch-fuse combination switchgear for power protection and isolation in unit substations for one of the country’s largest wind power projects. The Longyuan Mulilo ...
Parker inverters help fuel energy storage 1 May 2016, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa A major project to create a modular energy storage system for electric vehicle rapid chargers is making use of inverter technology supplied by motion and control specialist, Parker. The project is spearheaded ...
Festo’s quarter turn actuator 1 May 2016, Festo Festo’s DFPB quarter turn actuator is durable, easy to install and multifunctional, making it an excellent choice for the process industry. This sturdy, user-friendly rack and pinion drive has been specially ...
More applications for Sinamics servo drive 1 May 2016, Siemens South Africa Siemens has extended its basic servo drive system, consisting of the Sinamics V90 converter and the Simotics S-1FL6 servo motor, to serve a much wider field of application.
Motion control in a superconducting electron linear accelerator 1st Quarter 2016, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice PC-based control and drive technology from Beckhoff is used to position 91 special high-precision magnet assemblies (undulators) in the underlying electron accelerator.
Precision planetary flanged gearboxes 1st Quarter 2016 Bonfiglioli has released the TQF series of precision planetary flanged gearboxes.
Using a compact integrated solution, the series saves valuable space and gives machine designers a wider range of options ...
ABB delivers 10 millionth variable speed drive 1st Quarter 2016, ABB South Africa, Electrification Products The ten millionth ABB low voltage drive rolled off the production line at ABB’s Beijing factory in November. The ten millionth drive is going to Wuhan Guide Electric Co in China, a system integrator manufacturing ...
Multi-function valve and pump controller 1st Quarter 2016, Axiom Hydraulics High Country Tek has created a unique precision proportional controller that is rugged, versatile, compact and simple to configure. The EVC multi-function digital valve driver can be configured to control ...
Ultra-fast brushless DC motor 1st Quarter 2016, DNH Technologies The new high-speed ECX brushless motors from maxon motor are configurable online. They are quiet and have very high efficiency. These brushless drives are ideal for use in hand-held surgical tools and ...
Maintenance-free electric cylinders 1st Quarter 2016, SEW-EURODRIVE A flexible and entirely maintenance-free range of electric cylinders has been introduced to the African market by drive specialist SEW-Eurodrive, following overwhelming success of the product in the European ...
