Motors & Drives

Danfoss Drives introduces the VLT® Soft Starter MCD500 with Adaptive Acceleration Control (AAC). AAC is the newest evolution in soft start technology, enabling users to select different acceleration and deceleration profiles according to specific application needs, optimizing performance and maximizing energy efficiency.

Catalog Data Solutions (CDS), announces that White Drive Products have selected CDS Configurator and CDS ModelServer and to present and aid online configuration of products and CAD model downloads.

Although motion control specialist, Huco Dynatork has been actively broadening the scope of its power transmission range, the company is strategically populating it with many products that have distinct design and performance benefits over others on the market. Its AC motors are typical examples and currently include motors with integrated frequency converters, waterproof motors and motors without ventilation.

Renold Hi-Tec Couplings, located in Halifax, England, are supplying couplings to the supplier of temporary power for broadcast and technical services for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Macron Dynamics Inc., a manufacturer of belt driven linear actuators and multi-axis automation systems, today announced that Anthony J. Cirone, president at Macron Dynamics, is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010 Award in the Greater Philadelphia

Edbro are delighted to partner ALC, an Amey and VT Group joint venture for the supply of tipping gears to the UK Ministry of Defence. Working closely with ALC, Edbro is supplying its well proven CS tipping gear, based on the MOD’s requirements and Edbro’s extensive experience of the demanding environment for military tippers.

Baldor has released a major new catalogue overviewing the extensive range of industrial motors, drives, power transmission and motion control products it stocks in Europe. The 120-page guide is a valuable resource for automation builders and maintainers alike. It details hundreds of the most commonly required DC and AC motors, drives, gearmotors, Baldor-Dodge gearboxes - supported by a European assembly centre - and Baldor-Dodge bearings. The catalogue also details the company's comprehensive range of servomotors, drives and controllers for precision motion control applications.

New NEMA motors reduce losses between 10% and 40% compared to competitive units

Diversified Plastics, Inc. has announced the production of a high-precision component for the new Dynapar™ HS35R Encoder. The component, a shaftsizing insert, fits within the encoderʼs center bore and accommodates various motor shaft sizes, while insulating the encoder from external stresses.

The HepcoMotion® SBD Sealed Belt Drive has certainly carved a niche for itself in high duty applications. It has proved to be more than equal to the high loads and demanding duty cycles that often compromise the operating efficiency and life of other linear actuators.