Motors & Drives

HMS has added support for DF1 communication into the entire range of Anybus Communicator gateways. Thanks to this implementation, users can benefit from a simple and straight-forward way of connecting industrial devices which support DF1 to all major industrial fieldbus and industrial Ethernet networks used in today´s automation systems. Devices include e.g. Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, MicroLogix among others. Supporting conversion from DF1 to 14 industrial networks including DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, Modbus/TCP, Profibus-DP, ProfiNet and CANopen, Anybus Communicator becomes a powerful tool for anyone aiming to integrate devices which support DF1 communication into other architectures.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc., introduces the SAA06 Motorized SplineRail™ Linear Actuator. Linear motion has traditionally required separate components to handle both drive and guidance. The compact SplineRail simplifies this by combining both functions in a single, coaxial component.

Ethernet Direct Corporation, a professional and primary provider of industrial networking and communication solutions, is pleased to share one of our latest success applications in the transportation industry in Europe by offering HME-623, an Industrial Managed Switch with 6 port 10/100TX and 2 single-mode fiber ports as the standard product for this project.

LORD Corporation – a leader in the management of vibration, motion and noise – is pleased to announce that they have been selected to provide an engine attach system for the Cirrus Vision SF50.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc., a premier manufacturer of engineered linear motion products, now offers a variety of motorized RGS® Linear Rail prototypes available for online ordering and quick delivery.

Exlar announces its new website featuring an easier-to-navigate design, and comprehensive product and application information. Exlar designs and manufactures roller screw linear actuators, rotary servo motors, and electronic products for motion control applications. The new website provides easy access to information on the company’s broad range of products, as well as technical information, industry and application descriptions, and contact information.

Leroy-Somer offers motor solutions to the users, installers and manufacturers of refrigeration equipment which are high-performance, compact and highly efficient: fixed-speed induction motors, high-efficiency motors, variable speed and, for peak productivity, the new Dyneo® permanent magnet solutions. This patented technology gives very high efficiency over the entire speed range, coupled with exceptional compactness, giving higher COP than with traditional solutions. This performance was demonstrated when J&E Hall International chose Leroy-Somer to drive its compressors. This major manufacturer of refrigeration equipment has just installed the refrigeration system for a new distribution centre belonging to Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc. The energy savings have been estimated at about 45,000 euros over 4 years.

Ethernet Direct Corporation, a professional and primary provider of industrial networking and communication solutions, announces an extremely powerful Industrial gigabit switch, HMG-628GE-CDU, which is especially designed for mission critical applications and hazardous locations. HMG-628GE-CDU complies with Underwriters Laboratories’ (UL) 508 and Class I Division 2 for operation in hazardous environments.

Mclennan Servo Supplies has introduced a new low cost absolute encoder system in a very compact kit-form that suits both rotary and linear motion applications. The new NEMO3 encoders from NUMERIK JENA are aimed at OEMs and machine builders that require space saving and inexpensive high resolution absolute position feedback integrated directly into their machines.

WEG has manufactured its largest ever medium voltage inverter for an oil industry-related application in the USA. The inverter, an 8000-HP (5996kW) 950A unit is claimed to be highest efficiency (99%) and the most reliable (22-yr MTBF) medium voltage inverter in the world. It has been supplied to control a 7500-HP WEG motor driving mud drilling pumps while on test.