The replacement of steel by aluzinc in the manufacture of Shaw Controls motor control centres (MCCs) brings a range of benefits to the company’s customers, according to Anderson Kohler, senior manager, operations. The company traditionally used steel for its MCCs, which must be powder coated in order to protect it from corrosion. This made it […]
The Movitrans contactless energy transfer system from SEW Eurodrive (together with its Movipro SDC decentralised drive, position, and application controller), has played a critical role in an assembly-line extension at a major automotive producer in Port Elizabeth. The big advantage of the Movitrans system is that it is based on contactless energy transfer. In this system, […]
The InterContinental Madrid is an important success in the IHG Green Engage system. Located on the Paseo de la Castellana, the five-star hotel has stood as a landmark in Spain’s hospitality industry throughout its 65-year history. It welcomes around 100 000 guests a year including presidents, royalty, celebrities and business leaders. A detailed energy survey conducted […]
A Zambian cement producer has standardized on SEW Eurodrive products and invested in a comprehensive stockholding of spare units to prevent downtime. The order consisted of 40 units, including geared motors, planetary units and industrial gear (IG) units ranging from 7,5 to 250 kW. A total of 15 customised IG units are being supplied by […]
The failure of a single motor can bring a whole process or production line to a standstill with costly and disruptive consequences. Avoiding motor failures is best achieved by implementing a predictive maintenance programme based on condition monitoring. The primary objective is to test the motor’s insulation systems, which is important as most electrical failures in […]
Agricultural irrigation systems can be expensive, with the cost of energy one of the primary factors being. Significant savings can be realised by leveraging available technology to provide an appropriate electric motor and variable-speed drive combination that will reduce owning and operating costs while providing reliable performance. WEG’s IE3 high efficiency motors and WEG variable speed drives […]
Today’s drive solutions require powerful and flexible instruments. The new motor starter Christian P-4.0 from Tele is designed for motors up to 4 kW at 400 V, and includes five functions in one compact unit requiring only 22,5 mm width. This intelligent instrument offers a soft start, soft stop, forward/reverse overload protection and an integrated […]
Local manufacturing company RWW Engineering has been awarded a five-year supply contract from Eskom for 22 and 33 kV auto-reclosers respectively, supplying the Noja Power range of reclosers. Local manufacture, assembly and wiring of the control panels, together with factory testing of the completed units, will ensure that Eskom receives reliable, quality products. Training of Eskom personnel […]
Comtest announces Fluke’s latest release, the MDA-500 series, designed to help users easily test and troubleshoot typical problems on 3-phase and single-phase inverter type motor drive systems. The on-screen information and step-by-step setup guidance allow easy configuration of the analyser, delivering the drive measurements needed to make better, faster maintenance decisions. From power input to […]
The IT6700H high-voltage wide-scope DC power supply series launched by Itech has attracted attention in the market. The voltage up to 1200 V meets the test demands for ultra-high voltage, and the widespread applications are highlighted by their advantages. The ultra-wide scope design results in one machine for multiple purposes. The significance of the IT6700H […]
