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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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Honey in a spin
2nd Quarter 2016, Siemens South Africa
Siemens technology optimises the efficiency of honey centrifugation.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Energy saving variable speed drive
1st Quarter 2016, Adroit Technologies
The new energy saving FR-F800 variable speed drive from Adroit has a host of new features contributing to enhanced energy efficiency and productivity.

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Linear actuators with superior ­performance
1st Quarter 2016, Stone-Stamcor
Thomson’s new Electrak HD electric linear actuator platform with flexible onboard electronics offers superior performance and unmatched environmental protection.       Industry-leading onboard electronics...

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New integrated linear motion ­systems
1st Quarter 2016, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
STAF integrated linear motion systems, which include linear guides, ball screws and linear tables, are available in southern Africa exclusively from BMG. “With the growing demand locally for economical ...

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