The Drives & Motion division of Yaskawa America, Inc. has released the new GA800 Variable Speed Drive for sale and shipment immediately. The Yaskawa GA800 drive provides the ultimate combination of power, ease of use, flexibility, and performance. Designed to control traditional and emerging motor technologies through 600 hp, the GA800 handles applications ranging from […]
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AutomationDirect adds compact WEG VFD drives
AutomationDirect has added a new line of ac variable frequency drives (VFD) for motor speed control and other industrial control applications. The WEG CFW300 variable frequency drive is a high-performance VFD for three-phase induction motors. It’s suitable for applications on machines or equipment that require precise control with easy setup and operation. The CFW300 features […]
What is an inching drive?
When you hear the term “inching drive,” you might think of a small actuator, possibly driven by a piezo or voice coil, suitable for short, precise movements in applications such as optical inspection. (At least, that’s what I envisioned when I first heard of an inching drive!) But inching drives are so named because of […]
Custom ABM Drives for extreme-environment motors, drives, and hoists
ABM Drives has extensive experience in developing and producing gearmotors for demanding applications — including dockside crane hoists, trolleys, and bridge drives. The gearmotors are engineered to last years even under severe duty cycles that demand minimum maintenance and enduring reliability. In fact, ABM hoist drives can withstand exposure to extreme ambient conditions. Drives must […]
Three things to consider when selecting a customized DC motor drive system
(This is an unedited webinar transcript.) Today we will review the three things you need to understand when selecting a DC motor drive system. After completing this webinar, you will understand key characteristics of brushed and brushless DC motors, gearheads, and encoders. You will learn how to configure your customized system in a few simple […]
Allied Motion introduces brushless DC motor with integrated drive
Allied Motion Technologies introduces the KinetiMax 42 EB, a 42-mm diameter outer rotor, brushless DC motor with an integrated drive. Extremely compact, the KinetiMax 42 has a robust bearing system capable of handling high side loads. It has a minimum operating life of 20,000 hours. The KinetiMax has an integrated speed control loop with speed […]
New low-voltage drive for North American market from ABB
The ACS580 all-compatible general-purpose, low-voltage drive for the North American market is the newest entry in ABB’s low-voltage AC drive portfolio. The ACS580 drive provides user-friendly, energy-efficient motor and process control, keeping user systems running smoothly while saving time and money over the product lifecycle. It’s designed to control pumps, fans, conveyors, mixers and many […]
How to get a variable frequency drive (VFD) running
Here we cover the specifics of how variable frequency drives (VFD) operate and ways to simplify their installation and setup. By Bob Bonczar, Yaskawa America | Technical Training Services Variable frequency drives or VFDs — which we call simply drives in this context — operate in a wide array of industries. They’re often behind the […]
How do brushless-motor drives eliminate motor power-supply setup?
In a recent video recorded at the Design World studios, I teamed up with my colleague Paul Heney to review the features of a brushless-motor drive from Koford Engineering in Winchester, Ohio. Consider some examples from Koford Engineering, which sells a full line of compact 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40-A brushless motor drives. […]
Custom parallel-shaft geared motors and drives from ABM Drives
ABM Drives offers compact parallel-shaft motor and drive designs for small spaces and quiet running requirements. Precision-ground gearing provides for low noise and extended life. Tight-fitting housing covers and flanges prevent distortions that can amplify noise. Aluminum housings absorb harmonics and other vibrations better than cast iron. Typical applications include crane hoist travel drive units; […]
