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A US-based specialist in the supply of complete electrical packages for oil rig cranes is using Control Techniques AC and DC drives as part of a $500,000+ order involving the upgrade of 10 LeTourneau cranes.

By Harold Schaevitz, Alliance Sensors Group The second article, of a three part series, examines the strengths and weaknesses of industrial position-sensing technologies, and presents a comparison chart of their specification parameters together with a brief explanation of what those specifications mean

By Jeff Hussey, Tempered Networks Today’s industrial control systems (ICS) represent critical operational assets across many organizations and industries. Connecting and safeguarding these vital networks is critical to improving operational efficiency, while maintaining the safety of our communities and the personnel who work with these ICS systems.

Soffass produces a range of products including Regina, as well as a wide selection of other products aimed at the global consumer tissue paper market. The company is a long-term user of Control Techniques variable speed drives

By Harold Schaevitz, Alliance Sensors This first article, of a three part series, discusses the true cost of the utilization of position sensors and how businesses can evaluate that cost when making long-term strategy decisions

In a joint white paper to be presented at the Motor Summit 2016 in Zurich on October 11 and 12, NEMA and CEMEP outline an extended product approach that moves beyond single motors, invertors, and controls to include electronic speed controls, power drive systems (PDS), pumps, fans, compressors, and other auxiliary electronics that make up the system.

The eighth such regional facility in the U.S., the Plano facility includes sales offices, engineering labs and training facilities. This 2,600 square-foot office will provide sales and engineering expertise for customers in the south-central United States.

The all-electric ferries operated by Fjord1 will ply the E39 Anda-Lote route on the west coast of Norway. Both will have a cargo capacity of 120 cars, twelve trailers and 349 passengers. Operation on the 2.4 kilometer-long route will start in January 2018.

The drive system is currently in development on a 60-ton articulated underground haul truck application, yet more than 1000 mining-duty powertrain systems are deployed globally in the open pit mining market which includes all- electric excavators and various haul truck applications.

NEMA MG 1 addresses new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regulations that require motor manufacturers to comply with efficiency targets. The new rule requires most induction motors from 1 to 500 hp to meet the premium efficiency levels appearing in NEMA MG 1.

The Android application is designed to solve linear motion calculations, with a range of velocity profiles. This helps the user understand which product might work best for their particular application.

A Belgium-based producer of dairy products, Inex is achieving minimum energy savings of at least 18% from its refrigeration process as a result of switching to Dyneo permanent magnet motor technology from Control Techniques & Leroy-Somer. .

Mrs. Sebring joined MCAA in 1997 as Administrative Assistant to the President. Since 2012 she has served as Vice-­‐President and has been responsible for operations of MCAA including: communications, data programs and staff oversight, marketing and meeting/event planning.

With the new system, SKF can organize the logistics of its bearings, lubricants and seal products more efficiently and economically. The completed installation went into operation earlier this year.

By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation discusses how this new development helps bring legacy systems forward.

Cacic’s skillset will provide clients with solutions to many automation challenges associated with process optimization, system integration and advanced control system design through project conception, planning, design, construction and life-cycle operations.

ABB’s Dodge controlled start transmission (CST) drive system is helping prevent repeated breakdowns of a 700 meter (m) conveyor at a Norwegian mine, saving up to NOK 1 million ($120,000/107,000€) in lost production each time.

The solution, which also features a Leroy-Somer Powerdrive high-power modular drive, is being used in an industrial refrigeration system that cools milk after pasteurisation or sterilisation.

The mill, which manufactures high-strength cement with 5000 Blaine, is not only the country's first vertical roller mill for cement grinding. At 4000 meters above sea level it is also the highest installed elevation of an OK mill in the entire Americas.

By Richard Anderson, Rockwell Automation Significant cost savings can be realized when using a soft starter instead of an AC drive and can also provide substantial physical size and volume savings.