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 Marathon motor gives dc the brush-off

Marathon motor gives dc the brush-off

25/09/2012

When a dc motor driving the main compounder at JFC Plastics' site started to cause problems, the company looked to change the drive package completely, not only to improve efficiency and reliability, but also avoid the costly and frequent maintenance work required by the dc system. JFC worked with the team at Regal UK to specify a system that would provide the low speed torque, energy efficiency and reliability required by this application.

 Co-ordinating motor drive systems for best efficiency

Co-ordinating motor drive systems for best efficiency

14/09/2012

When it comes to pumps and fans, cost of energy is a more useful measurement than more traditional efficiency measures such as best efficiency flow. Frank Griffith explains the reasoning behind this assumption.

 Driving industry to make energy efficiencies

Driving industry to make energy efficiencies

14/09/2012

Achieving operational energy efficiency is something of a holy grail for industry. While we all have a moral obligation to conserve scarce resources, there are also real financial gains for any company that pursues this goal.

 Green drives for a green project

Green drives for a green project

19/07/2012

Variable speed ac drives from Control Techniques are at the heart of one of the world’s best examples of sustainable energy utilisation at West Beacon Farm near Loughborough. Beacon Energy, a non-profit making company, was established with the objective of promoting public awareness of global warming and to encourage the reduction of CO2 emissions.

 Energy saving tips for motors

Energy saving tips for motors

09/07/2012

Industry is flooded with advice on how to save energy with electric motors. Most of this advice only tackles one issue or, even worse, only provides a single biased viewpoint. Mark Shepherd offers, in his words, an honest, unbiased and reliable set of tips for efficient motor use.

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