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 VSDs vs soft starters: A guide to choosing the right efficiency equipment

VSDs vs soft starters: A guide to choosing the right efficiency equipment

02/02/2029

Approximately eight billion electric motors are in operation in Europe, consuming nearly half of all the continent’s electricity. Variable speed drives (VSDs) and soft starters provide ways to reduce the energy consumption of a motor, by providing operators with control over their power. But which is the most appropriate choice?

 Shock absorber range keeps material handling OEM airborne

Shock absorber range keeps material handling OEM airborne

02/02/2029

One of the UK’s leading material handling manufacturers needed a shock absorber solution, to maintain safety when operating its baggage and cargo loading devices. The OEM turned to WDS Components Ltd, to provide a shock absorber for its Unit Load Devices (ULD) – used worldwide within the aviation industry – that could handle variable loads, protect operators, and remove damage to equipment.

 Southern Manufacturing returns to Farnborough

Southern Manufacturing returns to Farnborough

02/02/2029

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, the UK’s largest annual engineering technology exhibition, makes a welcome return to Farnborough from 8 to 10 February 2022.

 The wave spring advantage

The wave spring advantage

02/02/2029

When considering a spring element for an application, it is worth comparing the familiar and traditional spring options with another innovative spring type: a wave spring. Most engineers have experience with coiled or disc springs, whilst wave springs remain somewhat of a mystery.

 Understanding the effect of PWM when controlling a brushless DC motor

Understanding the effect of PWM when controlling a brushless DC motor

02/02/2029

Brushless DC motors are increasingly popular options for a host of critical applications, where size, performance and reliability are important considerations. But designers of motion systems can face challenges when selecting or developing PWM electronics to drive these motors.

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