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Beyond the inverter: Tips for making motors run efficiently

Beyond the inverter: Tips for making motors run efficiently

Tony Young of CP Automation presents his top five tips for ensuring that the motors on your application run as efficiently as possible.

22nd January 2016
High power density brushed DC motors

High power density brushed DC motors

Portescap’s newly announced Athlonix 22DCP high-power mini-motors with Alnico magnets are available from Mclennan. The 22mm brushed DC motor series, available with a choice of graphite or precious metal commutation, offers a compelling specification and cost-effective price/performance for high torque and high reliability miniature power transmission applications – from medical and industrial pumps to clinical and commercial hand-operated power tools, home and laboratory automation, and more. 

22nd January 2016
DC motors reduce the weight of electric pruning shears

DC motors reduce the weight of electric pruning shears

Anyone who has already suffered from mouse arm or tennis elbow knows exactly about painful and persistent RSI. Even the smallest movement can cause extreme and long-lasting damage to muscles, tendons and nerves, if it is repeated thousands of times. If mouse arm results from operating computers, the equivalent for wine and fruit growers, who must trim countless branches and shoots, is ‘shearing arm’. 

22nd January 2016
Optimised efficiency at water treatment facility

Optimised efficiency at water treatment facility

Complying with EU standards is one of the key challenges that wastewater treatment plants face. For this reason, more and more water treatment facilities across Europe are investing in ambitious optimisation projects aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and productivity. One example of this is the new wastewater plant that serves the city of Lille, France. To maximise the new facility’s efficiency, Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies turned to Atlas Copco’s blowers equipped with state-of-the-art motors and drives from WEG.

22nd January 2016
High precision bearings for printing machinery

High precision bearings for printing machinery

To ensure the highest possible print quality, bearings for printing machines must be carefully matched to each application. Dr Steve Lacey of Schaeffler outlines the factors to consider when specifying bearings for sheet-fed and web-fed printing machines.

22nd January 2016
Bearing failure: causes and cures

Bearing failure: causes and cures

Bearings are one of the most frequently damaged components as failure can be caused by a multitude of factors – from improper installation to particulate contamination. We spoke to the experts at Brammer and NSK Bearings to explain common types of bearing damage and how they can be prevented.

22nd January 2016
Slipping away

Slipping away

Centralised lubrication systems both reduce costs and extend component life by applying precise amounts of lubricant at controlled intervals. Matt Preston of SKF explains how they work.

22nd January 2016
3D printed custom components from Tapeswitch

3D printed custom components from Tapeswitch

Back in 2013 Tapeswitch took delivery of its first 3D printer which was to be used as an integral part of the custom-product manufacturing process. The printer has been used for a multitude of special custom products to date. One of the first projects Tapeswitch undertook was a special custom bumper to be used at the Rutherford Laboratory as a guard to protect the synchrotron laser from damage whilst performing particle tests. The manufacturing process used the Solidworks 

22nd January 2016
New 3D printer from RS Components

New 3D printer from RS Components

RS Components has announced the availability of the first 3D printer from CEL: the Robox offers professional-quality specifications and exceptional print speed with future-proofing adaptability that is unprecedented in the rapidly developing 3D printer market. The Robox is suitable for a wide range of users including electronics, mechanical, and product engineers involved in creating designs and needing rapid prototyping capabilities, or those in the education field as well as domestic users.

22nd January 2016
Order 3D printed parts online

Order 3D printed parts online

Are you looking for custom components for new technical developments, or do you need spare parts for your machines? If so, Igus can help. Simply sent the company your 3D file and you will receive suitable lubrication-free and abrasion-resistant component made from the company’s tribo-material. Up to 50 times more wear resistant than parts made from other materials, your 3D components could be shipped within as little as 24 hours. Alternatively, you can buy Igus’ iglidur 1180-PF 3D printer filament from the company and print your own part or prototype yourself.

22nd January 2016
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