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Protecting motor and driven load: let’s torque sense

07/02/2016

I recently read an article implying that motor current can be used as an alternative to motor power to protect mechanical drive trains, writes Malcolm Greenhill.

Vacon comes to the aid of its 'fans'

29/12/2015

For a number of years, fan systems specialist WITT Group has been using Vacon drives, supplied by York based Vacon distributor, Mutex UK. So when WITT engineers wanted to build a test rig, it called on Mutex for advice on selecting the best VSD for the application.

Steel rolling mill poses challenges for table drives

29/12/2015

Heavy loads, frequent severe shocks, extreme temperatures – achieving reliable drive operation is challenging in this Bahrain steel rolling mill.

Controlling the world’s most sophisticated ocean simulator

29/12/2015

The world’s first circular wave and tidal current test facility is using a package of ABB electrical and control equipment, including servo drives and low voltage variable-speed drives, to simulate energetic sea-states.

Peruvian mine claims world's biggest gearless conveyor drive

29/11/2015

Siemens has supplied the world's biggest gearless conveyor drive system to the Cuajone Mine in Peru which is operated by the Mexican mining company, Southern Copper Corporation.

Drives Motors Features

Protecting motor and driven load: let’s torque sense

Vacon comes to the aid of its 'fans'

Steel rolling mill poses challenges for table drives

Controlling the world’s most sophisticated ocean simulator

Peruvian mine claims world's biggest gearless conveyor drive