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 The AZ series of closed-loop stepper motors broadens communications choices

The AZ series of closed-loop stepper motors broadens communications choices

02/09/2024

Oriental Motor’s AZ series meets high-performance automation needs – with 0.036 degrees/step accuracy – coupled with support for popular communications protocols. Here, DPA chats to Mike Larsen of Oriental Motor to learn more about what the series offers.

 Maximising efficiency: The art of motor selection for battery-powered industrial equipment

Maximising efficiency: The art of motor selection for battery-powered industrial equipment

02/09/2024

In a world where 37 percent of global energy consumption stems from industrial processes, the shift toward battery-powered equipment has never been more critical. This transition is driven by the dual demands of enhanced efficiency and sustainability. Central to this challenge is the selection of a motor – the heart of any industrial equipment – that not only meets stringent performance requirements, but also optimises battery life for prolonged, effective operation.

 Understand your motor’s nameplate

Understand your motor’s nameplate

02/09/2024

Whether you are looking to replace or repair a motor, when talking to your supplier or service provider, it is important to give them accurate details of the motor you currently have. The most relevant information should be recorded on the motor's nameplate. To help users understand the information on their motor nameplates, Karl Metcalfe, Technical Support at the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT), explains what key elements mean.

 IE6 hyper-efficiency motors are ready to roll

IE6 hyper-efficiency motors are ready to roll

02/09/2024

Robert Chin, Global R&D Manager IEC LV Motors at ABB, explains that while IE5 is regarded as the current state-of-the-art in energy efficiency, motors that meet the anticipated IE6 “hyper-efficiency” level are already commercially available in the form of synchronous reluctance (SynRM) technology. They offer a simple, cost-effective and magnet-free solution for the majority of applications.

 Trimmed to perfection: The first beltless drive for woodworking

Trimmed to perfection: The first beltless drive for woodworking

02/07/2024

Austria’s Springer Group specialises in machinery and conveying systems for the timber industry. Its offerings include the E-CUT 200, the first electrically operated beltless trimmer. The company turned to WEG to help it develop the machine’s beltless drive, specifically for the woodworking industry.

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