2nd Quarter 2010Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Schneider Electric has announced the local introduction of Altivar 61 Plus and Altivar 71 Plus low-voltage variable speed drives for high power ratings from 90-2400 kW. “Altivar Plus drives are pre-engineered to suit customer requirements saving time during design, quoting and ordering,” explains Helgard Honiball, general manager: Drives Competency Centre at Schneider Electric South Africa. “The drives are factory tested and delivered ready to run, providing savings during installation, commissioning and start-up.”
Both the Altivar 61 Plus and the Altivar 71 Plus are suitable for synchronous or asynchronous motors and have been designed with safety in mind, with integral Cat 3/SIL 2 safety input, as well as an optimised cooling system and components that have been tested at full-load operating conditions. The Altivar 61 Plus is ideal for fans, pumps and compressors, while the Altivar 71 Plus is has been optimised for conveyor belts, mixers, extruders and lifting gear. These enclosed drive solutions complete the well known Altivar 61 and Altivar 71 ranges, offering performance at high power ratings.
“The drives combine exceptional performance and advanced functionality while maintaining the emphasis on simplicity of use,” explains Honiball. “The products are adaptable to the application and ready for system integration. They also meet all protection requirements to ensure that equipment operates correctly, particularly when sited close to the motor.”
The Altivar 61/71 Plus range is well suited for use in harsh environmental conditions and all drives are equipped with components to reduce harmonics. Depending on the local requirements and power range, these can take the form of a line reactor, DC choke, 12/18/24 pulse rectification, passive filtering or active compensation.
Next-generation oil-free motor systems with active magnetic bearings
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
WEG and SpinDrive are collaborating to integrate SpinDrive’s AMBs and built-in IoT condition monitoring into WEG’s market-leading electric motor offering, creating an oil-free, maintenance-free drive solution.
Read more...Direct drive with integrated control Vepac Electronics
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
The PSD 40 direct drive is a mechatronic system with integrated control, bus interface and absolute measuring system, with no battery required.
Read more...AI-powered on-premises analytics for industrial drives Siemens South Africa
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Siemens is introducing a new on-premises analytics solution for industrial drive systems. The software enables users to evaluate drive data entirely within their own infrastructure and meet stringent data-sovereignty requirements.
Read more...Hydrostatic machine base for ultra-precision grinding centre
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Hyprostatik Schönfeld has developed a high-precision hydrostatic machine base for a new ultra-precision grinding centre for Optotech. The machine platform enables a previously unattainable combination of dimensional accuracy, dynamics and surface quality in the ultra-precision grinding of optical surfaces.
Read more...Innovative drive system for smart logistics Horne Technologies
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
With its new DualGear, Faulhaber presents a high-performance drive system with high dynamics, robustness and precision in a compact, diameter-compliant design.
Read more...Proportionate specification for hazardous locations
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
As automation spreads deeper into processing, handling and transport operations, motors are increasingly required to operate in spaces that sit on the edge of hazardous zones.
Read more...Redefining compact motorsport driving simulators
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Leading driver-in-the-loop simulator manufacturer, Ansible Motion has introduced the Delta T1 Sport, the first in a new class of motorsport simulators that offers high-fidelity dynamics, ultra-low latency and a fully immersive experience, all within a compact footprint and accessible price point.
Read more...The shopping cart that knows the way Horne Technologies
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
How can visually impaired and blind people shop independently in a supermarket? VIRAS supplies the answer: an autonomous shopping cart developed at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.
printer friendly version