Search
22,757 Results Found
-
Case Study
Siemens installs 72 drives at world's largest LNG plant
In addition to 72 ROBICON Perfect Harmony Variable Frequency Drives, Siemens installed 72 VFD control houses and four 33KV switchgear. -
Feature
What Is the Best Approach in Developing a Dynamic Process Model?
The primary objective of a dynamic model of a continuous process for process control is for the open loop gain, open loop time constant, and total loop deadtime be correct for the effect of each proce -
Feature
Control Panel Strategies for Reducing Complexity While Installing Adjustable Frequency Drives
There are three aspects to consider when building a panel around an adjustable frequency drive: application, wiring, and commissioning. -
Industry Product
American Control Electronics introduces ACF series of frequency drives
The drives are equipped with user-adjustable trim pots to set Max/Min Speeds, Slip Comp, Boost, Torque Limit, Accel and Decel/Injection Braking parameters. -
Industry Product
Parker's SSD Drives Division adds Profinet to AC890 and AC890PX adjustable speed drives
PROFINET/IO card plugs into an option slot on the AC890 drive, and can be configured with DSE Lite software. -
Case Study
Servo drive boosts speed of friction feeders for packaging
Metronix's smart drive has allowed Pfankuch to increase the speed of its friction feeder by 50% while also doubling the positioning accuracy. -
Industry Product
Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces FR-A800-E and FR-F800-E Ethernet-connected variable frequency drives
These VFDs are designed for factory automation in the automotive and food processing sectors, as well as wastewater treatment plants. They can be used in process control applications, multiple pump control systems and in networks that require continuous monitoring, such as the measurement of energy consumption. -
News
President Obama Announces Manufacturing Innovation Institute
The President announced a North Carolina headquartered consortium of businesses and universities, led by North Carolina State University, to lead a manufacturing innovation institute for next generation power electronics. -
Industry Product
Danfoss FCD QDrive requires no cabinet space
FCD QDrive IP66/NEMA 4X enclosed decentral drive is available for wall or rail mounting in any position, or atop the motor itself when ordered without a circuit breaker or output contactor. -
Industry Product
Aalborg releases Model TPU variable flow tubing pumps
Model TPU has chemically resistant tubing materials and four stainless steel rollers to minimize pulsation and promote longer tube life. -
News
Siemens supplies two Gearless Mill Drives for mine in Venezuela
The drives improve the efficiency of grinding copper ore. The two drives are worth EUR 20 million and will enter service in 2009. -
Industry Product
MISUMI Introduces Two Mini Conveyors
CVSMA and CVSPA perform precise, automated short-run conveying in machine building, as well as in testing and inspection applications. -
Industry Product
Danfoss expands VLT AutomationDrive line
VLT AutomationDrive variable frequency drives are now available in the 75-100 hp power range at 380-480/500 Vac. -
News
Saving Energy & Lowering Operating Costs with AC Drives
Do you know how much money you could be saving annually with a variable frequency drive? -
Feature
Emerging Technology Benchmarking
Automation.com, February 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor These results of the Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable (PAR) Emerging Technology Benchmarking Survey addressed major automation topics including DCS vs. PLC, Fieldbus Technology, Smart Devices, VFDs, PAT, APC, Wireless, Operator Interfaces, Computing Technology, Validation and Skills gaps. -
Industry Product
AutomationDirect introduces IronHorse DC Drives
IronHorse GSD1 series DC drives are PWM controllers for 12 to 36 volt battery/solar-powered equipment providing smooth control with adjustable maximum/minimum speed, current limit, I.R. compensation, and acceleration. -
Industry Product
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Provides High-Efficiency, Reliable Drive Systems for Demanding Packaging Applications
Compact, energy efficient drive systems from NORD are designed to be precisely positioned, reduce variants and maintenance, and lower Total Cost of Ownership for packaging systems.



