Schneider Electric has expanded its Altivar family of variable speed drives to include the new Altivar Machine ATV340. Designed to address the challenges of the smart machine era, the new Altivar Machine ATV340 drive combines easy installation with cutting-edge application control and advanced, easy-to-integrate automation capabilities. The Altivar Machine ATV340 variable speed drive is suited […]
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Smart variable speed drive (VSD) repairs can reduce operational cost and downtime
By Brian Park • Scotland Regional Sales Manager • Sulzer || As legislation dictating efficiency requirements of electric motors tightens, the volume of variable speed drives (VSDs) in service increases. Often specified by the motor manufacturer as part of the original installation (or retrofitted to improve efficiency) the drive contains both hardware and software that is […]
Parker adds Ethernet-based peer-to-peer communication option to AC890 variable speed drive series
The Electromechanical and Drives Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has expanded LINKnet capability to the AC890 series of variable speed drives. LINKnet is an Ethernet-based version of the SSD LINK system that has been successfully used in coordinated drive systems for over 25 years. LINKnet is a peer-to-peer network designed to integrate AC and DC […]
New variable speed drives from Schneider Electric improve machine performance
Schneider Electric’s new Altivar 320 Machine Drive is part of the new Altivar Machine range. The Altivar 320 offers a powerful combination of safety, reliability and simplicity with numerous out-of-the-box features for building more effective machines at optimized build costs. Available in compact and book form factors for simplified installation and efficient space use, it […]
Danfoss acquires Vacon, expands capabilities within variable speed drives
In May 2015, Danfoss finalized the acquisition of global AC drives manufacturer Vacon. Today, Danfoss, through its business segment Danfoss Drives, is the world’s second largest manufacturer of variable speed drives, with more than 5,000 employees specializing in motor control, sales and service centers in more than 50 countries, and production and R&D operations in […]
Zero-Max Custom Variable Speed Drives
Zero-Max Custom Variable Speed Drives are used as a prime mover connected to a motor, or as a secondary drive connected to a shaft in the machine’s driveline. When used as a prime mover, the drive acts as a variable speed device. When used as a secondary drive, it becomes a variable ratio device. The […]
Mentor MP Variable Speed DC Drives from Control Techniques
Minneapolis, MN – Control Techniques™, an Emerson® Industrial Automation company, announces the release of its Mentor MP variable speed digital DC motor drive designed for energy efficient operation, optimal motor performance and enhanced versatility in its system interfacing capabilities and onboard processing power. Designed for use in a wide range of industries and applications, the […]
New versatile, easy-to-commission variable frequency drive from Bison Gear
Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. has released a new highly versatile and easy-to-commission Bison Variable Frequency Drive. The Bison VFD features adjustable operating speed, flexible mounting options and the capability to control most types of motors, and is suitable for a wide variety of industrial and outdoor applications. The Bison VFD significantly reduces energy consumption […]
NORD’s PROFIsafe module adds functional safety to drive systems
Functional safety is a fundamental component in drive systems. The SK TU4-PNS, known as the PROFIsafe module, provides comprehensive safety for the reliable operation of NORD drive systems. This PROFIsafe module is a drive-integrated solution for decentralized variable frequency drives that implements functional safety within the system to stop operation and avoid potential injuries or […]
Low-voltage dc drives provide flexibility in motion applications
Low-voltage dc stepper and servo drives offer innovative and space-saving options for many motion control applications traditionally handled by ac servo drives. Kevin Wu Product Marketing Manager Siemens Industry In the not-so-distant past, industrial facilities were limited in the motor types they could deploy on production lines. Today, their choices have been widening quickly, however, […]
