Using DC equipment was once the only option for high level speed control needed for production processes. DC equipment comes with costly overheads as annual inspection costs and spares can become expensive for maintenance teams. Noise pollution on the factory floor can also be an issue as these motors are often noisy to run. Fortunately […]
Read MoreGlen Hickman, our Technical Director, spent last week in Helsinki as part of the ABB Expert Day programme, which brings together key ABB experts from around the world to share ideas and be brought up to date with the latest ABB Drive and Motor developments. This is a great opportunity to experience at first hand […]
Read MoreNew European Motor Regulations come into force on From 1 January 2015 and IE3 will become mandatory. Experienced motor users have seen all this before as you no doubt remember that back in 2011 the same ruling was applied to IE2 motors. So does your business need to do anything? The new regulations have been […]
Read MoreDownload your copy of the new ABB Drives, motors and mechanical power transmission catalogue 2014 and gain more of an understanding on the vast range of motors available from ABB, along with the features and legislation surrounding their use. The ABB range of general performance motors and process performance motors are included in the catalogue […]
Read MoreDC to AC is music to your ears when it come to saving energy. Many thanks to British Plastics and Rubber (BP&R) for publishing our article on the energy saving potential for plastics manufacturers making the switch from DC to AC. Sentridge Control has developed a seamless process for conversion of existing DC equipment to […]
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