John Inskip examines the new European energy-related product standard, EN 5059, and finds out just how far-reaching its implications are for both domestic and industrial electrically powered machinery.
Jon O’Brien takes a closer look at carbon brushes - the common electrical and mechanical issues that affect their use in dc motors and generators, and how a simple but rigorous maintenance regime will ensure long and trouble-free life.
Medical suture specialist, PharmSouth, has expanded its range with a new inspection machine that will save labour and material costs and achieve a much higher quality product. maxon dc motors and controllers played no small part in this achievement.
Production processes that run 24/7 need reliable and energy efficient drive systems to maintain a cost effective process. For one pharmaceutical manufacturer the drive for efficiency led it to replace some existing equipment with the latest IE4 electric motor technology.
Converting spinning frames from inefficient direct current control to alternating current control has helped increase production capacity of spun yarn at the UK’s leading premier carpet maker, while eliminating motor spare parts, reducing maintenance costs and saving energy.