Someone runs a motor at between 75% and 100% of rated speed, but what happens if he overdrives by 150% by setting the variable frequency drive (VFD) at 90 Hz, rather than 60 Hz.? My knee-jerk react
Nord Drivesystems has released a variant of its Nordac SK500 family of frequency inverter drives incorporating sophisticated position control capabilities The P
AMETEK has announced that it has acquired the Motion Control Group (MCG), a global manufacturer of highly customized motors and motion control solutions for the medical, life sciences, industrial automation, semiconductor and aviation markets. MCG becomes part of AMETEK’s Technical & Industrial Products (TIP) unit, which produces brush-commutated DC motors, brushless DC motors, hybrid stepper motors, slotless motors, motor controllers, blowers, fans and pumps for a variety of end markets.“MCG enjoys a strong reputation with its customers, has solid engineering capabilities and is an excellent strategic fit with our highly differentiated technical motor business, sharing common markets, customers, distribution channels and motor platforms,” comments Frank S. Hermance, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “MCG greatly enhances our capability in providing precision motion technology solutions. Its brush-commutated and brushless DC motors complement our existing motor business, while its linear motor line further broadens the range of solutions we offer the motion control market,” notes Hermance.
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