2nd Quarter 2015Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Parker has extended the AC10 range of compact variable speed drives to a power rating of 180 kW, with power ratings now ranging from 0,2 to 180 kW. The AC10 series is the perfect choice for engineers who are seeking a compact, feature rich drive suitable for light, medium and heavy duty drive applications. Other newly introduced functionality includes Permanent Magnet AC (PMAC) motor control for drives up to 22 kW, fire mode and fly catching – a feature that recognises and matches the motor’s frequency on startup to avoid the generation of EMF. These design enhancements follow a recent upgrade that saw the introduction of an IP66/NEMA 4x rated enclosure for protection against the ingress of dust and water. This made the drive even more attractive to machine builders designing systems for challenging operating environments.
The AC10 provides a no fuss approach to general purpose industrial motor control applications across a wide range of industries. It gives users the inherent energy saving benefits associated with variable speed drives, as well as the improved reliability and extended service life advantages that come with smoother starting and stopping of regularly cycling loads. The AC10 features, usually only found on higher specification drives, include sensorless vector mode, three-phase 400 V supplies in all frame sizes, and full 150% overload for one minute. With this feature rich performance, extended power range and simple operation, it is hard to find a more competitive drive in this class.
Read more...PC-based control for additive machine tools Beckhoff Automation
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IRPD is a specialist in additive machine tools. Development is heavily focused on high system throughput and consistently high process quality. This goal was achieved with the help of PC- and EtherCAT-based control and drive technology from Beckhoff.
Read more...Major software release for Parker PSD servo drives Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Parker Hannifin has released its PSD servo drive family delivering new control modes, advanced synchronisation functions and performance optimisations designed to improve throughput, accuracy and system efficiency in demanding industrial applications.
Read more...Beckhoff expands economy drive system Beckhoff Automation
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Beckhoff’s new AM1000 servomotor joins the company’s economy drive system. The compact, powerful motor and the AX1000 servo drive provide users with a perfectly coordinated, cost-optimised drive system.
Read more...Moving next-generation monopiles
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate. The bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed per wind farm. Mammoet has been ahead of the curve in coming up with ways to make the movement of even XXL monopiles faster and more cost-effectively.
Read more...PC-based control for flat wire motors for electric vehicles Beckhoff Automation
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Special machine manufacturer, ruhlamat Huarui Automation Technologies has unveiled the second generation of its mass production line for flexible stators with bar winding (pins). This enables an extremely short production cycle and line changeover times, supported by PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology from Beckhoff.
Read more...New generation surface drill rig
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Epiroc South Africa is launching a new and improved PowerROC T45. This new generation surface drill rig offers increased fuel efficiency and high availability, and is a welcome addition to the PowerROC family.
Read more...Rip-and-ship solution speeds up nuclear decommissioning project
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When removing steam generators from decommissioned nuclear reactor buildings, the most economical method is to remove them in one piece. Mammoet was commissioned by Framatome to support with the removal of four steam generators from PreussenElektra’s Nuclear Power Plant Unterweser in Germany.
Read more...Helping to solve wastewater challenges
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KSB Pumps and Valves is doubling its efforts to help government and municipalities find practical and technical solutions to the growing wastewater challenges gripping large parts of the country.
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