Motors & Drives

At the recent SPS exhibition in Nuremberg, Inovance presented the eco-friendly MV33 AC motor and the MD630 AC drive that meets Europe’s stringent environmental requirements.

EAO has introduced two new stepper motor drive families with the ability to deliver the higher torque factors necessary to make motion smoother and more precise and slash equipment positioning cycle times.

Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), has a selection of sample stock of the DMN brushed motor range available in the UK to accelerate product prototype development. The range is renowned for its high quality and long life, while remaining a cost effective solution.

Global manufacturer of motors and drives, WEG has published an infographic detailing the changes of the new motor legislation in Europe 2019/1781, which will take effect from 1st July. The infographic ensure engineers understand the new energy efficiency requirements for low voltage motors, which could provide significant financial gain.

Look at every stage of the development of COVID-19 vaccines and you will find a commonality - automation. From genome sequencing to clinical trials and mass production, the development speed was made possible using highly repeatable automated processes. Here Matthew Dean, Sales Engineer for medical applications at maxon UK and Ireland, discusses how improvements in motors and drive systems have enabled the development of the automated technology needed to address today’s challenges.

The COVID-19 crisis presented companies across different sectors with unprecedented challenges, including temporary shutdowns and the necessity to postpone regular maintenance and testing. However, periodic checks are essential to keep equipment up and running. Here Mark Convery of Houghton International, discusses the importance of keeping up with regular maintenance in exceptional circumstances.

Sole UK supplier of FAULHABER motors, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), is supplying the new FAULHABER MC3001 motion controllers - MC3001B and MC3001P. Designed for control and positioning tasks, the controllers exhibit a miniaturised size and high power. The new additions complete FAULHABER’s MC V3.0 generation of controllers for smaller drives.

WEG is supplying its largest ever transformer to Africa. Consisting of two identical machines, this supply package will play a fundamental role in the development of the region. Weighing 348 tons each, the 500 MVA transformers are being manufactured at WEG’s factory in Blumenau, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil and will be incorporated into the electrical energy transmission system in the southern region of the African continent. 

One of the most common causes of electric motor failure is bearing issues, responsible for around 51% of failures. This is followed by electrical insulation faults, which are responsible for up to 30% of failures. But, while predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis, are often used to analyse the motor’s health, in comparison little is done to detect signs of insulation deterioration and failure. Here Chris Robson, Sales Director of Houghton International, discusses the importance of static motor testing for assessing the full condition of motors.

The Milky Way, the galaxy that holds our solar system, is estimated to be up to 150,000 light years in diameter. Space is vast and enigmatic, making it a focal point for exploration. Studying the mysteries of space requires innovative and robust technology that is up for the challenge. Here Dave Walsha, Sales Manager at EMS, explores the out of this world applications of high performance micromotors.