Motors & Drives

For hygiene-critical bio-pharmaceutical applications, mixing specialist Chemineer has introduced a new stainless steel motor-based agitator drive with a 0.5RA (mirror) finish.

AC890 variable speed drives from Parker Hannifin, are playing a crucial role in an innovative control system developed for a newly refurbished web laminating line operated by the API Group. The control system was designed and produced by Blackburn-based Optima Control Solutions, and in conjunction with the AC890 drives, has enabled availability of the laminating line to be significantly increased. In addition, the new system has improved production flexibility for API, while increasing line functionality and reducing overall energy consumption.

A unique feature on the market for integrated servo drivers is the JVL MAC400 motor’s provision of both 3 x nominal torque at peak torque and full peak torque at all speeds.

HaydonKerk Motion Solutions introduces the MotoDrive PDE Actuator, available in size 17 single or double stack. The MotoDrive PDE Actuator is an integrated linear actuator and electronic drive designed to operate with optically isolated inputs of pulse, direction and enable signals. The MotoDrive PDE is programmable for micro-stepping ranging from full step mode to 64 micro steps per full step. Step resolution ranges from 200 full steps per revolution to 12,800 steps per revolution when micro-stepping. When combined with the Haydon™ captive, non-captive, or external linear actuator, extremely fine positioning resolutions can be achieved.

Mclennan Servo Supplies has recently launched an additional new range of competitively priced miniature DC geared motors from the Italian manufacturer MICRO MOTORS S.R.L. This new range includes both spur and planetary geared motors with reduction ratios from 10:1 to 1470:1 and usable torque up to 900 Ncm making them ideal for powertrain applications.

An innovative new range of intelligent variable speed drives, launched by the Sporlan Valve Division of Parker Hannifin, the world’s largest diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies, will deliver dramatic energy savings for users of commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. For example, the new drives can cut up to 40% of the energy used by refrigeration systems with single compressor units and up to 25% from the energy consumed by conventional multi-stage compressor racks.

Danfoss Drives’ VLT Micro Drive is now available in an M4 frame size covering the three-phase 380 – 480 VAC, 15 – 20 HP range. The M4 is just 250mm tall (292mm with flange) x 125mm wide x 241mm deep. They feature conformal coated PCBs per IEC 60721-3-3, class 3C3, and provide serial communication via RS 485 Modbus RTU and FC protocols. A detachable Local Control Panel (LCP) with or without a potentiometer, an LCP copy function, as well as a panel-front mounting kit for the LCP, all facilitate ease of use. In addition to the new frame size, VLT Micro Drives are also available in single-phase 200 – 240 VAC, 0.25 – 2 HP; three-phase 200 – 240 VAC, ⅓ – 2 HP; and three-phase 380 – 480 VAC, 0.5 – 3 HP power range configurations.

As its name suggests the new Framo LiMax from R. A. Rodriguez is a linear actuator with a maximum force rating. Its modular design uses an in-line layout of motor, planetary gearing and lead or ballscrew drive to achieve a high force rating in relation to the diameter of the body. It is also available with a wide range of options enabling the actuator to be tailored to the exact requirements of the application. These include a choice of motors, encoders and other customised adaptations including stroke lengths. Various types of mounting and end connections may also be specified.

Parker Hannifin has announced its latest family of Compax3 intelligent servo drives. The Compax3 family of products has been designed to offer OEMs and end users a full range of drive solutions, while being simple to program and operate. In addition, Compax3 servo drives are based on a common operating platform, delivering high levels of performance and functionality, and have been developed for use in global applications, with support from Parker’s worldwide network of sales and technology centres.

Parker Hannifin has released the latest version of its highly successful Compax3 servo drive family, which features a number of performance and functionality enhancements across the entire range.