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…
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.
Controlling the startup of a motor not only reduces the wear on the motor, but eases the burden on the electrical supply,…
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.
Protecting equipment and personnel from overcurrent dangers, like sparks and fires, is the primary job of the humble…
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.
Digital controls like VFDs and soft starts have advantages by elongating start time, but simple strategies for starting…
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.
We depend on circuit breakers all the time, even when you have a day off or work from home. These overcurrent protection…
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.
Beijer Electronics has recently added 200 kW and 250 kW power inverter models to the existing BFI-P2 and BFI-H3 product…
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.
KEB Automation has launched the DL4, an 8-pole AC servo motor in three frame sizes with torque ratings from 11 to 520 Nm…
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.
Mennekes has released a multi-gange 30 to 60-amp disconnect assembly, featuring a modular design for ease of engineering…
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.
When we need to change the speed of an industrial motor, whether to control a process or save energy costs, we turn to…
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.
KEB Automation has introduced a new ‘2-in-1’ motor/inverter combo to alleviate cabinet space concerns and create an…
KEB Automation has introduced a new ‘2-in-1’ motor/inverter combo to alleviate cabinet space concerns and create an efficient, high-performance solution with easy installation.
FAULHABER recently released a new incremental encoder with an impressive resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution…
FAULHABER recently released a new incremental encoder with an impressive resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution using the latest interpolative chip technology.
Dold has introduced safety-rated directional control and regulatory compliance to the UH 6937 speed and frequency…
Dold has introduced safety-rated directional control and regulatory compliance to the UH 6937 speed and frequency monitor, making it an ideal solution for applications where safety is critical.
A research team has leveraged Beckhoff industrial PCs and sensor arrays to remove trash from water up to 20 m deep, using…
A research team has leveraged Beckhoff industrial PCs and sensor arrays to remove trash from water up to 20 m deep, using a robot to clean trash from a popular, yet polluted location.
Omron announces the expansion of their Programmable Multi-Axis Control (PMAC) series controllers to include four new…
Omron announces the expansion of their Programmable Multi-Axis Control (PMAC) series controllers to include four new product lines for high-speed motion processes.
Dunkermotoren has recently added a new product to the motor control platform (MCP) with the new BG 45 dPro, featuring…
Dunkermotoren has recently added a new product to the motor control platform (MCP) with the new BG 45 dPro, featuring built-in digital and analog I/O and smarter control technology.
Current flow in wires is often modeled with a perfectly circular cross-section, with the size of the wire being…
Current flow in wires is often modeled with a perfectly circular cross-section, with the size of the wire being responsible for the maximum current. This is true, but there’s more to the story.
There are two types of winding designs inside three-phase industrial motors: Wye and Delta. Although the motors and…
There are two types of winding designs inside three-phase industrial motors: Wye and Delta. Although the motors and connections look similar on the outside, this article discusses the internal construction for Delta wound motors.
Soon to be treating nearly 70% of sewage generated in the region, WEG is to supply critical electrical infrastructure to…
Soon to be treating nearly 70% of sewage generated in the region, WEG is to supply critical electrical infrastructure to power and control Colombia’s largest-ever wastewater plant.
Leveraging modularity in both production and design, Festo’s new family of Multi-Protocol servo drives provides OEMs…
Leveraging modularity in both production and design, Festo’s new family of Multi-Protocol servo drives provides OEMs with productivity and cost advantages.
Kollmorgen unveils the latest addition to its line-up of stepper drives featuring closed-loop position control and…
Kollmorgen unveils the latest addition to its line-up of stepper drives featuring closed-loop position control and efficient programming protocols.
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