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New Aircore EC Motors: Infinitum Eases Installation and Energy Burdens

New Aircore EC Motors: Infinitum Eases Installation and Energy Burdens

A recent innovation from Infinitum has seen the launch of the next generation of the Aircore EC motor lineup, with a PCB stator and greatly reduced weight for energy efficiency in motion industries.


News Jan 22, 2024 by David Peterson
Invertek Drives’ Optidrive P2 VFDs Optimize Demanding Mining Processes

Invertek Drives’ Optidrive P2 VFDs Optimize Demanding Mining Processes

The Optidrive P2 VFD from Invertek Drives has demonstrated its ability to improve efficiency and production while minimizing energy usage during operation at a hard rock mining site in Indonesia.


News Jan 20, 2024 by Seth Price
Teardown: What’s Inside a Solenoid-Controlled Safety Interlock?

Teardown: What’s Inside a Solenoid-Controlled Safety Interlock?

Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and operator from harm. But what’s inside, and how do these switches work?


3-Phase Motor Wiring Infographic

3-Phase Motor Wiring Infographic

Compete wiring diagram guide for 3-wire, 6-wire, 9-wire, and 12-wire three-phase motors used for industrial automation.


How Do You ‘Megger’ a Motor? Understanding Motor Insulation Resistance

How Do You ‘Megger’ a Motor? Understanding Motor Insulation Resistance

Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a normal multimeter. But what is insulation resistance, and how is it measured?


The Automator’s Edge: New Weekly Video Series Comes to Control!

The Automator’s Edge: New Weekly Video Series Comes to Control!

Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video series from Control Automation, designed by engineers, for engineers.


News Jan 16, 2024 by David Peterson
Electrical Drawings, Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams: How to Read Them

Electrical Drawings, Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams: How to Read Them

In order to trace control system problems to the core, the ability to read and interpret various resources, from facility-level diagrams to machine-level wiring layouts, is critical.


What is a Soft Start? Reducing Start-up Load on Motor Circuits

What is a Soft Start? Reducing Start-up Load on Motor Circuits

Controlling the startup of a motor not only reduces the wear on the motor, but eases the burden on the electrical supply, reducing infrastructure demands and the running cost of industrial loads.


igus Expands ReBel Cobot Capabilities With Newly Developed Bionic Hand

igus Expands ReBel Cobot Capabilities With Newly Developed Bionic Hand

The recently launched ReBel finger gripper is the latest in cost-effective automation from igus. The easy-to-integrate bionic hand expands ReBel cobots' capabilities by enabling humanoid tasks at a low cost.


News Jan 05, 2024 by Austin Futrell
What is a Fuse? The Skinny On Overcurrent Protection

What is a Fuse? The Skinny On Overcurrent Protection

Protecting equipment and personnel from overcurrent dangers, like sparks and fires, is the primary job of the humble fuse, one of the most basic, yet critical of all safety devices.


Rockwell Offers Delta Motion for Replacement of ControlLogix Modules

Rockwell Offers Delta Motion for Replacement of ControlLogix Modules

Delta Motion RMC controllers offer a replacement to solve the upcoming discontinuation of Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix analog modules for hydraulic and servo motion control systems.


News Jan 03, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Star-Delta Wiring for Reduced Voltage Starting of 3-Phase Motors

Star-Delta Wiring for Reduced Voltage Starting of 3-Phase Motors

Digital controls like VFDs and soft starts have advantages by elongating start time, but simple strategies for starting motors with a reduced current draw, like star-delta (or wye-delta) are common.


What is a Circuit Breaker?

What is a Circuit Breaker?

We depend on circuit breakers all the time, even when you have a day off or work from home. These overcurrent protection devices keep machines running safely, reducing the risk of fires and arcing.


Portescap Adds 60ECF Brushless DC Motor to Flat Motor Offerings

Portescap Adds 60ECF Brushless DC Motor to Flat Motor Offerings

Portescap has released the latest addition to its flat motor portfolio, the 60ECF brushless DC flat motor. The new 60ECF is designed to deliver high performance in a small package.


News Dec 22, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Beijer Adds to BFI Frequency Inverter Family With High-Power VFDs

Beijer Adds to BFI Frequency Inverter Family With High-Power VFDs

Beijer Electronics has recently added 200 kW and 250 kW power inverter models to the existing BFI-P2 and BFI-H3 product lines for large pump, fan, and motor applications.


News Dec 21, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
KEB Automation Releases DL4 Servo Motors For Equipment Manufacturers

KEB Automation Releases DL4 Servo Motors For Equipment Manufacturers

KEB Automation has launched the DL4, an 8-pole AC servo motor in three frame sizes with torque ratings from 11 to 520 Nm and power ratings up to 77 kW for the largest models.


News Dec 19, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Merry Christmas From Control.com! Our Most Popular Articles of 2023

Merry Christmas From Control.com! Our Most Popular Articles of 2023

Thanks to you once again, our community of engineers around the world, we achieved incredible success in passing along stories and technical knowledge, with these articles leading the list…


News Dec 18, 2023 by David Peterson
Monitor Current and Machine Health With Sensing Coils From Banner

Monitor Current and Machine Health With Sensing Coils From Banner

Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of electrical currents up to 6000 amps.


News Dec 16, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Mennekes Announces New Range of Ganged Motor Disconnect Switches

Mennekes Announces New Range of Ganged Motor Disconnect Switches

Mennekes has released a multi-gange 30 to 60-amp disconnect assembly, featuring a modular design for ease of engineering and a sloped top for protection in harsh washdown environments.


News Dec 14, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
What is a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)?

What is a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)?

When we need to change the speed of an industrial motor, whether to control a process or save energy costs, we turn to the variable frequency drive, better known simply as a VFD.