Heat is a major factor in the performance and life of a motor, and one of the primary sources of motor heating is current running through the motor windings. Since heating is an unavoidable condition of motor operation, it's important to protect the motor from overheating, or thermal overload. In a previous post, we described several types of … [Read More...] about What are thermal overload relays and what motion components do they protect?
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Beckhoff introduces contact-free, flying motion technology with XPlanar
Beckhoff is unlocking entirely new possibilities in machine design with the introduction of XPlanar. In this innovative system for flying motion … [Read More...] about Beckhoff introduces contact-free, flying motion technology with XPlanar
Miniature gearing and planetary gearing in haptic feedback
Planetary gearsets offer applications advantages over other gearsets, including multiple kinematic combinations, power density, big reductions from … [Read More...] about Miniature gearing and planetary gearing in haptic feedback
XTS from Beckoff offers hygienic design with optimal cleanability
XTS Hygienic, the stainless steel version of the eXtended Transport System from Beckhoff, is now available in the U.S. The IP69K-rated linear … [Read More...] about XTS from Beckoff offers hygienic design with optimal cleanability
What are thermal overload relays and what motion components do they protect?
Heat is a major factor in the performance and life of a motor, and one of the primary sources of motor heating is current running through the motor … [Read More...] about What are thermal overload relays and what motion components do they protect?
What are HMI-PLC combination units and where do they make sense?
PLCs have long been an industry standard in machine control. They range in size and function from the simplest of controllers with the most basic … [Read More...] about What are HMI-PLC combination units and where do they make sense?
What’s the difference between dynamic braking and regenerative braking?
When a motor's rotor speed is greater than its synchronous, or designated, speed, it can act as a generator, creating electrical energy from … [Read More...] about What’s the difference between dynamic braking and regenerative braking?
What are busbars and how are they used in motion control applications?
Busbars are components that facilitate the distribution of power to electrical equipment, supplementing or replacing traditional wiring in … [Read More...] about What are busbars and how are they used in motion control applications?
Beckhoff EL51xx EtherCAT Terminals enhance incremental signal analysis
Beckhoff Automation has introduced new EL51xx EtherCAT Terminals with built-in incremental signal analysis functionality. Incremental encoders have … [Read More...] about Beckhoff EL51xx EtherCAT Terminals enhance incremental signal analysis
New large, hollow-shaft gear units from Harmonic Drive
The new FBS-2UH gear unit series from Harmonic Drive features a large, hollow shaft with a compact outer diameter. The extra large hollow shaft is … [Read More...] about New large, hollow-shaft gear units from Harmonic Drive
What are bearing currents and what causes them?
Pulse-width modulation is a fundamental operating principle of variable frequency drives (VFDs), but the high-frequency switching that delivers pulses … [Read More...] about What are bearing currents and what causes them?
Smart controller provides performance, wear monitoring for clutches and brakes in IoT systems
Regent Controls, a Carlyle Johnson Company, has introduced the SmartSense(IoT), a sensorless controller for clutches and brakes in industrial Internet … [Read More...] about Smart controller provides performance, wear monitoring for clutches and brakes in IoT systems
Brushless DC motor from Portescap with integrated driver saves you space and time
Portescap introduces the newest addition to their Ultra EC mini brushless DC motor platform - the 16 ECP brushless motor with a new integrated driver. … [Read More...] about Brushless DC motor from Portescap with integrated driver saves you space and time
Bishop-Wisecarver hosts 9th annual National Manufacturing Day 2020 with virtual activities
Bishop-Wisecarver, a trusted industrial automation company offering proven motion solutions that are expertly designed and delivered to perform, is … [Read More...] about Bishop-Wisecarver hosts 9th annual National Manufacturing Day 2020 with virtual activities
IDEC introduces HG1P handheld human-machine interface
IDEC Corporation introduces the new 4.3” LCD screen size HG1P handheld human-machine interface (HMI). This lightweight and robust HMI is the … [Read More...] about IDEC introduces HG1P handheld human-machine interface
Universal Robots takes the gold in 2020 LEAP Awards in Industrial Automation category
The winners of the 2020 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced yesterday in a digital ceremony, with products … [Read More...] about Universal Robots takes the gold in 2020 LEAP Awards in Industrial Automation category
ACE Controls now supplies SOL-28 solar dampers
ACE Controls now supplies SOL-28 solar dampers for solar-panel motion designs needing compression and extension forces of 14 to 2,252 lb and strokes … [Read More...] about ACE Controls now supplies SOL-28 solar dampers
New online encoder selection tool targets MRO needs
Sensor manufacturer POSITAL has released its intuitive online tool EncoderMatch.com. This new web platform, which combines a search engine, product … [Read More...] about New online encoder selection tool targets MRO needs
Washdown-ready smooth body gear units from NORD feature patented sealed surface conversion
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has developed modular, cost-effective smooth body gear units for washdown applications. This complete solution can tackle extreme, … [Read More...] about Washdown-ready smooth body gear units from NORD feature patented sealed surface conversion
What is cable ringing between AC drives and motors and how can it be avoided?
Variable frequency drives use a technique referred to as pulse-width modulation (PWM) to provide voltage of varying frequency to an AC induction … [Read More...] about What is cable ringing between AC drives and motors and how can it be avoided?
Allied Electronics & Automation expands online selection of motion control and power transmission products
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance product availability in high-demand categories, Allied Electronics and Automation has further expanded its … [Read More...] about Allied Electronics & Automation expands online selection of motion control and power transmission products
Regal announces new sizes in stainless steel right-angle gear drive line
Regal Beloit Corporation announces a line extension of the Hub City SS (stainless steel) HERA High Efficiency Right Angle Gear Drive. Regal has … [Read More...] about Regal announces new sizes in stainless steel right-angle gear drive line
Extra thin emergency and holding brakes for compact automated systems
Miki Pulley’s unique BXR power-off engaged brake can serve as an emergency brake, as well as a holding brake, important for protecting compact … [Read More...] about Extra thin emergency and holding brakes for compact automated systems
Elmo Motion Control receives ISO 14001 certification
Elmo Motion Control, a manufacturer of innovative motion control technologies, today announced that it is has been certified to the ISO 14001 standard … [Read More...] about Elmo Motion Control receives ISO 14001 certification
How do vibration sensors measure acceleration to track machine health?
Condition monitoring of machines is intimately linked with the larger program of predictive maintenance. The goal of predictive maintenance is to … [Read More...] about How do vibration sensors measure acceleration to track machine health?
Multi-axis servo system features oversampling technology
The AX8000 multi-axis servo system from Beckhoff now offers oversampling technology in addition to extremely high dynamics and μsec cycle times. … [Read More...] about Multi-axis servo system features oversampling technology
New ultra-light weight gearheads from Harmonic Drive
The new CSF-ULW ultra-light weight gearhead series from Harmonic Drive LLC features a newly engineered lightweight structure with an ultra-compact … [Read More...] about New ultra-light weight gearheads from Harmonic Drive
What’s the difference between resistance, reactance, and impedance?
DC circuits are relatively easy to analyze, due to current flowing in one direction, with resistance being the main element of the circuit. AC … [Read More...] about What’s the difference between resistance, reactance, and impedance?
What are drive isolation transformers and how do the differ from line reactors?
A variable frequency drive alters the speed of an AC induction motor by rectifying incoming AC power to DC, storing the DC power in a bus, and then … [Read More...] about What are drive isolation transformers and how do the differ from line reactors?
maxon, ANYbotics enter into strategic partnership for robotic drive systems
Drive specialist maxon is joining forces with the robotics startup ANYbotics to supply the drive systems for the autonomous ANYmal inspection robot, … [Read More...] about maxon, ANYbotics enter into strategic partnership for robotic drive systems
ElectroCraft introduces MPW series wheel drive for mobile robots
ElectroCraft Inc., the global fractional horsepower motor and motion solutions provider, has expanded its MobilePower product family with the MPW … [Read More...] about ElectroCraft introduces MPW series wheel drive for mobile robots
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