Lexium MDrive integrated motor-drive-controller-encoder systems are now networkable with PROFINET IO for industrial automation applications. Compact, robust Lexium MDrive Profinet products integrate easily into new or existing systems and equipment, facilitating faster implementation and reducing total cost of ownership. See networking overview at: http://motion.schneider-electric.com/networks/profinet.php Lexium MDrive Profinet products are available in 3 NEMA motor sizes: […]
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US Tsubaki Demos Overload Protection for Equipment
Motion Industries, a distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, has released a new video in their “MiHow2” series of product/application solutions. The instructive video series’ goal is to share practical industrial applications that viewers can adapt in their own facilities. Key Motion Industries partner US Tsubaki, a manufacturer of power transmission […]
Maximize Design Flexibility and Machine Performance with Kollmorgen
Kollmorgen will be exhibiting its family of motion control solutions for packaging machine builders at Interpack 2014, located in Dusseldorf, Germany, from May 8-14, 2014 in the Motion Control and Automation Hall 8a, Stand C 08. Kollmorgen will highlight its new IP69-K rated stainless steel AKMH™ Servomotor, specifically designed to address the Food Safety Modernization […]
Pittman Motors and Haydon Kerk Offer Free Shipping for Online Orders
Pittman Motors and Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, business units of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, announces the launch of a new and improved “Express” websites that include a free shipping option. The Express websites allow visitors to evaluate and order a wide variety of precision motion components for 24-hour shipment anywhere in the world. The Pittman […]
Oriental Motor BMU Series Brushless DC Motor & Driver package
Oriental Motor USA is proud to introduce our newest generation brushless DC motor and driver package, the BMU Series. The BMU Series continues our brushless motors advantages by offering a wide and stable speed range, easy wiring and easy set up, all in a long life, maintenance-free compact package. The new BMU Series features an […]
Kollmorgen drives the lightweight helpers of Universal Robots
Ian Young, Key Account Manager, Kollmorgen, Ratingen Universal Robots (www.universal-robots.com) developed the UR5 and UR10 models for small and medium-sized enterprises in particular. The handling units lift a payload of five and ten kilograms, but only weigh 18 and 25 kilograms themselves respectively. This low weight makes it possible to move the units easily without […]
The New AKD® Decentralized Servo Drive System Reduces Cabling
Kollmorgen introduces AKD-N – a distributed servo drive solution that significantly reduces cabinet space and cabling hassle, simplifying machine design, set-up and operation. This drive system leverages robust industry IP67-rated drives positioned next to the motor and supplied by a central power module located in the switchgear cabinet. An 11 mm diameter hybrid cable delivers […]
AutomationDirect’s White Paper on Top 10 Tips for Specifying VFDs
VFDs can significantly extend the life of motors and cut operating costs, but selecting the right unit is critical to achieving these benefits. AutomationDirect announces the release of a new White Paper, “Top 10 Tips: Specifying VFDs” that explains the steps needed to choose the right variable-frequency drive (VFD) to maximize energy efficiency and reduce […]
AutomationDirect introduces IronHorse DC Drives
AutomationDirect’s IronHorse line of motors and drives now includes the GSD series of DC drives. IronHorse GSD1 series DC drives are high-performance Pulse-Width-Modulated (PWM) controllers for 12 to 36 volt battery/solar-powered equipment providing smooth control with high-efficiency operation. Design features include adjustable maximum/minimum speed, current limit, I.R. compensation, and acceleration. The adjustable current-limit feature protects […]
Danfoss completes H1 family for intelligent, high-power drives
Danfoss has introduced the 210/250cm3 pump frame sizes that complete its H1 family of piston pumps and bent axis motors for high-power mobile machines. With these additions, the now comprehensive range comprises 14 pumps with displacements covering 45-250cm3, five bent axis motors spanning 60-250cm3 and five control options – a scope that leads the market […]