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Drives and motors

Driving towards cost-effective condition monitoring

(01/09/2020)
A new approach to smart condition monitoring allows much more than just monitoring machines and processes – it provides extensive information about the ‘state of health’ of machines and plants without the need for any additional, costly sensor technology, says Marc Vissers.

Servo motor sizing for precision pumping applications

(10/08/2020)
Interestingly, there are some operating conditions where servomotors that should be big enough for an application are actually too small, in terms of their power rating. Find out more.

Bringing old technology into the digital era

(20/07/2020)
Control Engineering Europe finds out how a traditional mains-driven geared motor can be integrated into the IIoT without the need for a frequency inverter.

Archive

26/06/2020 Drying application benefits from the addition of VFDs

Tea manufacturers in Sri Lanka have benefitted from both energy reductions and increased product quality since the adoption of variable frequency drives into the leaf drying process.
22/07/2019 Key criteria for industrial drive specification

Paul Streatfield explores the most recent criteria for industrial drive specification, which helps machine builders meet the challenges posed by today’s industrial requirements.
08/07/2019 Efficient motion system engineering reduces motor costs

Configuration using PC-based control software, EtherCAT networks, integrated drives, and one-cable technology (OCT) can simplify motion control system design and reduce servomotor costs, says Matt Prellwitz.
08/07/2019 Matching an air motor to an application

Franck Roussillon offers some advice on how to match the most suitable air motor to an application.
28/05/2019 Accuracy of floating crane hoist improved with variable speed drive

The main hoist of a crane vessel capable of lifting more than 80 tonnes of load can now operate more precisely and accurately following the installation and commissioning of a heavy-duty Optidrive P2 variable frequency drive from Invertek Drives.
04/05/2018 Direct current to the rescue

Control Engineering Europe finds out more about a new approach to energy efficiency and system cost optimisation through the use of a DC grid.
14/01/2018 Why your DC motor might fail

Control Engineering UK finds out more about the factors that have a role to play in DC motor failure.
04/12/2017 Overcoming the barriers to energy efficiency

The drive towards energy efficiency is not as straightforward as it might appear and it is important to recognise and overcome any barriers to reap the benefits, says Heikki Kervinen.
12/11/2017 What is the smallest speed increment that can be set on a servo motor?

Andrew Fallows considers this frequently asked question on the issue of speed control and offers some advice to engineers.
30/10/2017 Motor efficiency: aiming high

Brian Bannister argues that it is better for OEMs to build in compliance to electric motor energy efficiency requirements now, to avoid the need for future product redesigns, and to provide customers with immediate energy saving benefits.
22/10/2017 Drives smarten themselves up

Mike Lomax examines the role of intelligent drive systems in optimising machine configuration and performance and aiding the adoption of Industry 4.0.
31/07/2017 Brushed or brushless? DC motor choices

Amir Janjua offers advice on choosing a brushed or brushless DC motor.
03/05/2017 Remote services can improve drive maintenance planning

Control Engineering Europe reports on how increasing use of the Internet of Things (IoT) concept by a drives manufacturer is offering advantages for its customers – including improved data analysis, increased productivity and enhanced reliability.
03/04/2017 Drum motors: conveyor system benefits

Chris Middleton explains why you should consider replacing geared motors on conveyor systems with drum motors.
14/02/2017 Staying ahead of the regulations

All new motors placed on the market – between 0.75 kW to 375 kW – are now required to meet the IE3 efficiency level. Control Engineering Europe finds out what needs to be done to stay ahead of the regulations.
06/12/2016 The importance of drive train efficiency

Manufacturers today are chasing efficiency figures which could only have been dreamed of 10 years ago. However, it is important to look beyond the motor for increased drive train efficiencies.
15/11/2016 Drive solution overcomes costly EMC issues

When a winch controlling a high-powered drill broke down on a ship mining samples off the coast of Japan a rapid solution was needed because downtime was costing the company $30,000 every day.
07/11/2016 High precision components for gearbox test rigs

French test systems experts BIA rely on multiple motors and drive systems to help achieve accurate results.
04/01/2016 Driving forward with efficiencies

Control Engineering Europe looks at a selection of applications in which variable speed drives have offered production or energy saving efficiencies.
07/11/2014 Applications of the IEEE 519 standard for VSDs

Jonathan Wilkins, of European Automation, discusses the intricacies of the IEEE 519 standard and how it affects plant maintenance strategy and operations, especially those sourcing obsolete components.