3rd Quarter 2017Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Rockwell Automation has introduced a suite of drive solutions that will help users reduce energy costs and increase machine uptime in high demand applications. The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755T drives provide harmonic mitigation, regeneration and common bus system configurations. This latest PowerFlex drive offering marks the introduction of TotalFORCE drive technology, which delivers superior motor control through precise, adaptive control of velocity, torque and position for electric motors. They are all compliant with IEEE 519 and have comprehensive diagnostic and maintenance features with simplified startup and installation.
The PowerFlex 755TL low-harmonic drive uses active, front-end technology and an internal harmonic filter to reduce harmonic distortion. The drive is available from 160 to 1250 kW. The PowerFlex 755TR regenerative drive delivers power from 160 to 2300 kW and includes both regenerative and harmonic mitigation solutions. This drive helps reduce energy consumption and costs by delivering energy back to the incoming supply, resulting in a more energy-efficient solution. The PowerFlex 755TM common DC bus drive system allows users to build the system that best fits their needs for regeneration and coordination of multiple motors in common bus configurations. The three drive solutions have advanced predictive diagnostics to estimate and provide notification of the remaining life span of drive components such as fans, relay contacts, power semiconductors and capacitors. Users can actively monitor parameters such as temperature and runtime of the drive and motor to allow for preventive action if necessary.
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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