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Motor Drives, Inverters & Controls (AC, DC, Flux, VFD) Application Stories
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Many of the following links are PDF documents and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. Download Acrobat Reader Here.Variable-speed drives critical in operation of heat wheels essential to maintain temperature and humidity of The RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Behind the scenes, a lot of mechanical engineering goes into creating and maintaining a tropical rainforest near Lake Erie, just 40 miles from the Canadian border. It is a feat accomplished by Cleveland (Ohio) Metroparks, a recreational authority that provides an “emerald necklace” of woodlands, golf courses, hiking trails and other attractions surrounding this Midwestern city -- known as much for its sports teams as its world-class orchestra and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. Without state-of-the-art HVAC technology, it is doubtful this unique tropical habitat -- located within the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo complex -- could exist; and it continues to benefit from equipment improvements, such as advanced motor and drive design. Click here to read full article...
New DC Drive Technology Debuts in Retrofit of Leading Southeast U.S. Paper Mill’s Slitter-Rewinder
The United States, according to The Federal Network for Sustainability, uses approximately eight million tons of office paper annually. That’s enough to build a wall 20 feet high and 6,815 miles long. To keep up with demand, paper mills constantly are looking for ways to improve efficiency and quality. While there are many different machines and processes involved with papermaking, a vital part of any paper mill is the slitter-rewinder. Click here to read full article...
Keeping your car clean – AC drives critical to operation of PDQ vehicle wash systems; ensure maximum uptime in extreme environments around the world
According to the International Carwash Association (ICA), Americans spend more than $24 billion a year to repair automobile corrosive damage. The ICA recommends that consumers wash their cars at least once or twice a month to avoid environmental paint damage. PDQ, the world’s largest manufacturer of touch-free vehicle wash systems, is named after the qualities it stands for: Performance, Dependability and Quality. Founded in 1984 in De Pere, Wisconsin, PDQ was the first company to invent a robotic arch that closely follows the contours and shape of any vehicle, pioneering the way for touch-free, car-wash technology. Click here to read full article...
AC Drives Provide Precise Control Critical to Next-generation Test Stands
Testing of rotating machines like gears, engines and complete cars is a demanding task. High accuracy and dynamic load control -- that is, control of torque -- is needed both for day-in-day-out testing, but excels, specifically, on those tests with new complex electronic functions, such as ABS, EPS -- or electromechanical innovations like dual- clutch transmissions being introduced in the current generation of automobiles. AC motors drive these test rigs. Click here to read full article... by ABB.
Mechanical Cams Made Cam-less and Paper Rewinders Sectionalized Via Installation of Regenerative Drive System and Tension Control Products
ABB Automation Technologies, New Zealand was approached by a major manufacturer of paper and paper related products in Australia and asked to upgrade their Kitchen Towel and Toilet Paper Rewinders. The machine was originally manufactured in the USA. Click here to read full article...
Drive Retrofit Boosts Production and Uptime
Industrial regenerative drive retrofit provides 20 percent savings in cycle time and increases throughput significantly at The Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida. Click here to read full article...