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KB Electronics introduces the newest members of its KBAC Hybrid Drive family

October 15, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

KB Electronics Inc., a manufacturer of AC and DC Drives, now offers the newest members of its popular line of Hybrid Drives — Models KBAC-217 (5 HP)  KBAC-416 (10 HP). Hybrid motor drive By definition, a hybrid is the merging of two technologies. These drives combine the digital technology of the microprocessor with an easy to use analog interface. […]

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KB Electronics case study: Custom ac drive for new boat lift

April 15, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Now, a new custom ac drive is helping make a boat lift work faster and survive longer. A boat lift for residential use essentially takes a boat up in hoists and then stores it out of the water. That helps keep the boat — usually a private watercraft stored adjacent to a lake, river, or canal populated […]

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KBAC hybrid motor drive rated for 5 hp at 230 Vac (and 10 at 460 Vac)

February 26, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

New hybrid motor drives from KB Electronics are NEMA 4X — IP65 hybrid drives … digital drives with analog interfaces. • Model KBAC-217 is rated 5 hp and operates from a 230 Vac line. • Model KBAC-416 is rated 10HP and operates from a 460 VAC line. The drives are housed in a rugged NEMA 4X / IP65 die-cast […]

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New for mobile motor designs: Battery-powered speed controllers

April 13, 2015 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

KB Electronics now sells two battery-powered speed controllers … dc/dc low-voltage motor speed controls. The KBBW Series of pulse-width-modulated (PWM) dc/dc motor speed controls respond dynamically to load variations. PWM produces an almost pure dc current to the motor for low noise and long brush life. Pulse-by-pulse current limit provides short circuit protection and prevents control […]

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KB Electronics expands their AC drive product line

May 13, 2013 By Stacy Combest Leave a Comment

KB Electronics expand their AC drive product offering with new digital drives. The KBDF Series of Adjustable Frequency Drives consist of fourteen inverter models rated for 1/8 to 5 horsepower motors. Drives are available for AC, PMSM, DC brushless, PSC, Shaded Pole, Universal and EC motors. These drives are housed in IP 20 enclosures and are […]

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KB Electronics introduces the Hybrid Drive model KBWA

January 17, 2013 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

KBWA-Drive

 KB Electronics, Inc. introduces a Hybrid Drive to their current product line. KB is the first manufacturer of variable frequency drives to apply the term Hybrid Drive to a segment of their AC drive line. A hybrid, by definition, is the merging of two technologies. These drives combine the digital technology of the microprocessor with […]

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