Eaton Motor Control Centers

Eaton Motor Control CentersThe world is more energy conscious these days. But unlike manufacturers, most of the world does not pay a utility bill that rivals the cost of a four bedroom home. Manufacturers need to know where energy is being expended in their facility and how tomake it more of an asset and less of a liability. It starts with the right products in the right places.

Whether you are looking for a special piece of gearto help identify energy loss, or a full blown solution for asset optimization, Eaton Motor Control Centers(MCC) offer a wide range of solutions.

Each Eaton Motor Control Center (MCC) product is rated on how much it enhances efficiency and saves in time of use, energy demand, penalties andvalidation processes. When you bundle products, you bundle savings. Grouping energy-saving motor control, associated control and distribution equipment together saves time, money, hassle and space. Eaton Motor Control Centers(MCC) are specially designed to operate machinery and industrial processes. Through eight regional U.S. service centers, Eaton Motor Control Centers can be customized to meet your demands and exact requirements.

History of Motor Control Centers

Eaton Motor Control CentersNearly 70 years ago, Westinghouse and Eatons Cutler-Hammer low voltage motor control center (MCC) assemblies were introduced to the marketplace. This innovation provided for the first integrated assembly of distribution equipment and motor control products into a single lineup. The Eaton Motor Control Center(MCC) products enable the group mounting of low voltage (600V class) electrical controls, and allows for safe supervision and operation of motor starter units, feeder breakers and metering equipmentin a flexible structure arrangement at a centralized location. Eaton has maintained an industry-leading position in Motor Control Center technology through both its Cutler-Hammer products and the purchase of the Westinghouse Distribution and ControlBusiness Unit (DCBU) in 1994.

Eaton continues to support every vintage of motor control center ever produced by Westinghouse and Cutler-Hammer dating back to the 1930’s. Eaton takes great pride in aftermarket products and continue to invest in upgrading the technology and maintaining the quality and reliability of these products to ensure best-in-class performance for the customer base using their equipment in production.

When its all said and done, manufacturers want more than to just make it through next year in their facilities. Manufacturers need to excel in operations and save wherever possible, and it can be done; Energy, Money, Manpower, Headaches, Hassles and those Unrelenting Regulations. Dont overlook the importance of partnering with a company that can help you get the power infrastructure you need to do the job you love. Eaton Motor Control Centers(MCC)have vast solutions that can leverage to make the most profits with equipment in production.

To learn more about Eaton Motor Control Centers, or to download technical documentation, visit the Eaton Website.

For Eaton Motor Control Center Repair Quotes or Replacement Quotes, contact Precision Electric, Inc.

 

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Lenze Drives

Lenze variable frequency drives are used for electronic speed control of AC induction motors. The needs of the market are wide and varied, and Lenze drives offer a broad range of standard products for everything from simple speed control to complex; each with a wide range of functionality, small physical size and exceptional performance.
Lenze drives offer industry groups that include manufacturers of pharmaceutical, food and beverage packaging equipment, new product designers, system integrators, engineering consultants, plant managers, installers and end-users of HVAC equipment. Lenze drives are reliable, flexible to apply, easy to commission, and meet the highest standards of quality. Lenze provides solutions to fulfill nearly any drive requirement in the power range between 0.25 and 400 kW.

SMVector Nema 1

Lenze DrivesLenze SMVector NEMA 1 drives are their most technically advanced product. Lenze’s drives tradition of innovative compact design, performance and flexibility make the SMVector an attractive solution for a broad range of AC Motor applications. Lenze drives feature several communications protocols, networking drives and components into a system solution that can be done now or in the future.

The Lenze SMVector NEMA 1 drives are the most common and cost effective drive enclosure for a wide range of applications including packaging, material handling / conveying, positive displacement pumping, and HVAC systems.The Lenze SMVector Series drives can be used with 3-phase AC induction motors and is available in NEMA 1(IP31) , NEMA 4X (IP65), and NEMA 4X (IP65) with an integral disconnect switch. Filtered input versions of the SMVector Lenze drives are available in NEMA 4X (IP65) models for compliance with the CE EMC directive.

SMVector Power Ratings – NEMA 1:

120/240V 1Phase Input, up to 1.5 HP
200/240V 1 or 3 Phase Input, up to 3.0 HP
200/240V 3 Phase Input, up to 20 HP
400/480V 3 Phase Input, up to 60 HP
480/600V 3 Phase Input, up to 60 HP

Programmable digital and analog I/O allow Lenze drives to be configured for many application specific tasks such as multiple preset speeds, electronic braking motor jogging, and more.

SMVector Nema 4X

The Lenze SMVector NEMA 4X drives are available in two enclosure materials – for indoor only use and for indoor/outdoor use. These rugged enclosure options are ideal for many industries including food / beverage, waste water, chemical metering and processing, and pharmaceuticals.

The SMVector Series can be used with 3-phase AC induction motors and is available in NEMA 1 (IP31) , NEMA 4X (IP65) and NEMA 4X (IP65) with an integral disconnect switch. Filtered input versions of the SMV are available in NEMA 4X (IP65) models for compliance with the CE EMC directive.

SMVector Power Ratings – NEMA 4X:

120/240V 1Phase Input, up to 1.5 HP
200/240V 1 or 3 Phase Input, up to 3.0 HP
200/240V 3 Phase Input, up to 20 HP
400/480V 3 Phase Input, up to 30 HP
480/600V 3 Phase Input, up to 30 HP

Lenze DrivesLenze drives and automation technology are used in a wide variety of industries including materials handling, packaging industry, robotics and automotive. Lenze drive products are carefully coordinated and matched and can be combined as required to provide the right solution for your needs. Automation solutions with integrated software and system engineering and a global customer service network complete the offer. Lenze drives combine reliability with the quality of products and services to enable manufacturers to increase production in mechanical engineering and that of machine operators.

To learn more about Lenze drives products, or to download technical documentation, please visit the Lenze Website. If you need Lenze drives repair quotes or replacement quotes, contact Precision Electric, Inc.

 

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Stepper Motor Controller

A stepper motoris a brush-less Direct Current electric motorthat divides a full rotation into a number of equal steps. The stepper motor’s position can then be commanded to move and hold at one of these steps without any feedback sensor via an open-loop stepper motor controller as long as the stepper motor is carefully sized to the application.

Stepper Motor System Overview

Motion Control, in electronic terms, means to accurately control the movement of an object based on either speed, distance, load, inertia or a combination of all these factors. There are numerous types of motion control systems, including; Stepper Motor, Stepper Motor Controller, Linear Step Motor, DC Brush, Brush-less, Servo, Brush-less Servo and more. This post will concentrate on Step Motor technology.In Theory, a Stepper motor is a marvel in simplicity. It has no brushes, or contacts. Basically a stepper motor is a synchronous motor with the magnetic field electronically switched to rotate the armature magnet around.A stepper Motor Controller System consists of three basic elements, often combined with some type of user interface (Host Computer, PLC or Dumb Terminal).

Stepper Motor ControllerA stepper motor controller is usually, but not exclusively, done in an open loop configuration. The rotor position of the stepper motor is assumed to follow a controlled rotating field. Because of this, precise positioning with stepper motor is simpler and less expensive than closed loop stepper motor controls.Modern stepper motor controllers drive the motor with much higher voltages than the motor nameplate rated voltage, and limit current through chopping. The usual setup is to have a positioning stepper motor controller, known as an indexer. The indexersends the step and direction pulses to a separate higher voltage drive circuit which is responsible for commutation and current limiting.

Direct Current brush motors rotate continuously when voltage is applied to their terminals. Stepper motors and stepper motor controllers, on the other hand, effectively have multiple “toothed” electromagnets arranged around a central gear-shaped piece of iron. The electromagnets are energized by an external control circuit, such as a stepper motor micro controller. To make the stepper motor shaft turn, one electromagnet is given power, which magnetically attracts the gear’s teeth. When the gear’s teeth are aligned to the first electromagnet, they are slightly offset from the next electromagnet. So when the next electromagnet is turned on and the first is turned off, the gear rotates slightly to align with the next one, and from there the process is repeated. Each of those rotations is called a “step”, with an integer number of steps making a full rotation. In that way, the motor can be turned by a precise angle.

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AC Tech VFD

AC Tech VFDAC Tech is a USA-based, global company that specializes in developing motion control solutions that help manufacturers meet ambitious performance and productivity goals. AC Tech manufactures ultra-efficient general-purpose VFD products, innovative amplifier servo products, sophisticated servo automation systems and robustly engineered gear motors and mechanical components. AC Tech VFD solutions from range froma wide, cross-industry group that includes manufacturers of pharmaceutical, food and beverage packaging equipment, new product designers, system integrators, engineering consultants, plant managers, installers and end-users of HVAC equipment. AC Tech VFD customers engage in demanding applications and their expectations from their suppliers are unyielding.

VFD Motor Control Overview

A three phase asynchronous motor convertselectrical energy into mechanicalpower and can also function as a generatorat the same time. The rated speed ofthe motor is determined by the numberof pole pairs. 4-pole motors are the mostfrequently used type (1500 rpm at50 Hz), but 2 and 6-pole motors are alsosometimes encountered.A magnetizing current needs to startflowing when the motor is in the idlestate so that a magnetic field can begenerated. As soon as the motor goes on load,the motor speed drops in relation tothe no-load speed. An AC Tech VFD can be used to compensate for this phenomenon,which is termed slip, via itscontrol function, e.g. VFD vector control.If the rated speed is exceeded,operation can continue but will be subjectto reduced torque (field weakeningrange).The basic dimensions of the motor,such as the shaft diameter, flange diameterand foot height, are standardized.Various built-on accessories (e.g. brake,encoder, blower) can be used to adapt themotor to suit the relevant VFD task.

AC Tech VFD Solutions

AC Tech VFDAC Tech VFD products are used for electronic speed control of AC induction motors. The needs of the market are wide and varied, and AC Tech VFD solutions offer a broad range of standard products for everything from simple speed control to complex; each with a wide range of functionality, small physical size and exceptional performance. AC Tech VFD solutions are flexible to apply, easy to commission, and meet the highest standards of quality. AC Tech VFD products provide solutions to fulfill nearly any VFD requirement in the power range between 0.25 and 400 kW.

Rather than dealing with individual VFD applications, AC Techprefers to focus on VFD solutionswhich have been specifically designedfor handling and materials handlingtechnology, for all types of automotiveengineering process, for robotics, for awide range of packaging machines and formany other applications. AC Tech VFD solutionsare the key to implementing innovativemachine and system concepts quickly andsuccessfully in the interests of increasedproductivity. AC Tech’spowerful and highly reliable VFDproducts are based on establishedstandards and are very user-friendly. AC Tech VFD products create the ideal conditions toenable manufacturers to adapt to machines andsystems in line with market requirements via flexible and easy to operate VFD products.

The purpose of AC Tech VFD products is either to help manufacturing process more cost-effective, manufacturing work force more efficient, VFD equipment more nimble, production lines faster, operations more profitable, or end-products, more competitive. To learn more about AC Tech VFD products or to download AC Tech technical documentation, please visit the AC Tech Website.

 

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Industrial Inverters

Industrial InvertersIndustrial inverters are also known as variable speed drives, variable frequency drives, VFD’s, and adjustable speed drives. Industrial inverters are solid state motor control systems used mainly for industrial manufacturing. Variable speed drives are designed to control the speed of an electric motor. Variable speed drives can reduce energy costs up to 50% by speed reduction on applications where the full speed (RPM) of the electric motor is not required.

The energy saved on a utility bill from using an industrial inverter is often significant enough to pay for the inverter within a couple of months from installation date. Industrial inverters are commonly used on pump, fan, and air compressor applications, and are often put into production at manufacturing facilities to increase or decrease the start up time on alternating current (AC) electric motors.

Increasing and/or decreasing the start up time on an AC electric motor via an inverter can add years to the motor’s overall lifespan. Using an industrial inverter can also improve efficiency on production demands. Industrial inverters provide the ability to control the frequency of starting and stopping an AC electric motor.This motor control capability provides a means by which an AC electric motor is only operating when needed. AC electric motors have a longer lifespan if they are not continuously operating when they do not need to be.

Types of Industrial Inverters

The most common type of industrial inverter is known as a V/Hz (volts per hertz), and are applied to applications such as fans, pumps, air compressors, and other related applications wherehigh starting torque is not required; V/Hz industrial inverters are also used on applications where full torque is not required when operating an electric motor lower than the motor’s rated speed (RPM). V/Hz industrial inverters are the most inexpensive type of industrial inverters. When choosing an industrial inverter it is crucial to remember that V/Hz inverters DO NOT provide full motor torque at low motor RPM.

Industrial InvertersOpen-Loop vector inverters are also known as “sensorless vector” inverters. Open loop vector inverters adapted the name “sensorless vector” because they do not use an external encoder for speed feedback to the motor for precise speed regulation. Open loop vector inverters are used in applications where high starting torque and full torque at low motor speed (RPM) is required. Open-Loop vector inverters operating a motor at zero RPM should not be used on crane or hoist applications. Most open-loop vector industrial inverters are used on CNC machines, mixers, mills, lathes, and other applications where high starting torque or full torque at low RPM is needed.Open loop vector inverters are usually more expensive than a V/Hz industrial inverters.

Closed-Loop vector industrial inverters are used in applications where precise speed regulation (0.01%) is needed, or in applications where extensive programming is needed. Closed-Loop vector inverters use an encoder on the electric motor to provide constant shaft position which sends a signal to inverter’s microprocessor. The encoder feedback allows the drive microprocessor to constantly control torque no matter how many RPM the motor is operating at. Closed-Loop vector industrial inverters are used to provide the motor to operate at full torque even at zero RPM. Closed-Loop vector inverters are commonly used on hoist and crane applications because crane and hoist motors must produce full torque prior the motor’s brake being released, otherwise the load will drop and the electric motor will not be able to stop.

Questions? Let Us Help. Call Toll Free at1-877-625-2402orE-Mail Sales and Support. Precision Electric offers free inverter repair and replacement quotes. All repair work performed by Precision Electric includes a 12 month warranty.

 

 

 

Moog Drive Repair

Moog Drive RepairExtensive delivery times to replace damaged equipment causes production downtime for manufacturers. Manufacturers cannot afford production downtime to replace damaged equipment due to extensive delivery times; Manufacturers minimize production downtime and maximize profits by maintaining existing equipment in production.

Precision Electric recommends all manufacturers keep spare equipment for crucial production lines.Keeping a spare drive on hand prevents production downtime when the primary equipment fails. If a spare drive is not available when the primary drive fails, manufacturers can lose thousands of dollars in production downtime while the failed equipment is being repaired or replaced.

Precision Electric has extensive technical training and uses the most advanced testing equipment for Moog drive repairs. Most companies who offer Moog drive repair services do not have the technical training or proper testing equipment to repair Moog drives, so these companies outsource the Moog drive repair to Precision Electric.Precision Electric performs all Moog drive repairs in house and has been repairing Moog drivesfor 3rd party repair centers and industrial manufacturers since 1996.

All repair work performed by Precision Electric includes a 12 month in-service warranty. The Precision Electric in-service warranty begins the day equipment is put into production and ends 12 months later. The Precision Electric in-service warranty was implemented in 1983 to motivate customers into keeping spare equipment in rebuilt condition on hand, in case the primary equipment fails during production.

Routine Maintenance

Moog Drive RepairThe intent of Precision Electric routine maintenance is to provide manufacturing facilities with optimal production, and also to prevent Emergency or Rush Services on Moog drive repairs. Precision Electric routine maintenance of Moog drives can save manufacturers thousands of dollars in production loss, and can also cut drive repair costs.

Precision Electric routine maintenance consists of pre-testing Moog drives with a servo motor or induction motor, removing all Moog drive parts, clean and bake insulated parts, 100% component test, replacement of damaged components, repair of damaged connections, final testing of all electrical components, assembly of Moog drive, and final test-run of drive with either a servo motor or induction motor.

Precision Electric offers emergency repair services for Moog drives to manufacturers around the world, andPrecision Electric is also a distributor and integrator of the top industrial electronics and manufacturing equipment in the U.S.A..

Precision Electric is open 24 hours a day to meet the service demands of industrial manufacturers. Call Precision Electric today for free Moog drive repair quotes or servo motor repair quotes.

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ABB ACS800

ABB ACS800ABB ACS800 industrial drives provide scalable motor control from standard to demanding applications for a wide range of industries, especially in the process industries such as pulp and paper, metals, mining, cement, power, chemical, oil and gas. ABB ACS800 drives are packed with advanced drive technology developed by ABB engineers and are capable of tackling even the most demanding requirements.

ABB ACS800 drives offer a wide voltage and power range with various drive configurations and options that enable one drive platform to be used for all needs.ABB ACS800 industrial drives are available both as complete AC drives and as modules to meet the requirements of the users, Original Equipment Manufacturers and system integrators.

The ABB ACS800 single drive configuration contains a rectifier, DC link and an inverter in one single AC drive unit. The ABB ACS800 single drives are complete AC drives that can be installed without any additional cabinet or enclosure.ABB ACS800 single drives are available as wall-mounted, free-standing and cabinet-built constructions. The protection degree of the ABB ACS800 single drives are at least IP21, but higher protection degrees are available as an option.

ABB ACS800-04 and ABB ACS800-14

ABB ACS800ABB ACS800 industrial drive modules are meant for system integrators and/or machine builders who are making their own applications, which include the cabinet structure as well as the software features needed. ABB ACS800 industrial drive modules include everything that is required for a complete drive, and there is always a built-in harmonic filtering choke on the ABB ACS800. There is also a wide selection of built in options such as EMC filtering and different I/O andcommunication options. All the modules can be mounted side by side in the ABB ACS800.

The ABB ACS800 modules are designed for cabinet assembly and cabinet assembly documentation is included. The flexibility and programmability of the ACS800 modules make them very viable for various application needs in different areas of industry.ABB ACS800-04 drives are single drive modules that are optimized for building into customers own cabinets. They have been designed to minimize the cabinet space used, make cabinet assembly as easy as possible, and give maximum flexibility. ABB ACS800-04 power ranges are from 0.55 to 1900 kW. All the ABBACS800-04 drives, regardless of the power and voltage, have the same customer interface and I/O system design which makes training easier.

ABB ACS800The ABB ACS800-04 units also have everything necessary built-in the; that includes, built-in chokes for harmonic filtering as standard, built-in braking chopper and built-in EMC filtering (both are optional in some frame sizes), making cabinet assembly easier. There is also a wide selection of different I/O and communications options.

The ABB ACS800-14 drives are regenerative single drive modules equipped with active supply unit. They are full performance regenerative drives in a compact package. All important features and options including LCL line filter module(s), IGBT supply module(s), inverter module(s), common mode filters are in the package. The ABB ACS800-14 power ranges are from 75 to 1700 kW. All the ABB ACS800-14 drives, regardless of the power and voltage, have the same customer interface and I/O, making system design and training easier.

To learn more about the ABB ACS800 drives or to download technical documentation for the ABB ACS800, please visit the ABB Website.

 

 

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Industrial Robot Manufacturers

Robot automation presents an increasingly attractive optionfor todays companies looking for ways to balance enhancedcompetitiveness against tightening costs and spiralling overheads.Robots are financially affordable andoffer long-term savings, plus a raft of benefits, including improvedproductivity, efficiency, improved health & safety and enhancedemployee motivation.

ABB Industrial Robots

Industrial Robot ManufacturersABB Industrial robotmanufacturers a host of benefits in a wide variety of applicationsand are proven to transform productivity and efficiency for the better. Integrating ABB industrial robotsinto existing facilities results in much fasteroutput, higher quality and greater flexibility in virtually all productionprocesses.

The latest statistics from the International Federation of Robotics(IFR) indicate a record-breaking number of industrial robots are beinginstalled worldwide. And its no wonder; with growing evidenceshowing why its worth investing in robot automation the global robotic ranks are expected to swell to 1.3 million machines by 2014.Robots enable manufacturers to reduce direct and overhead costs, making adramatic difference to your competitiveness.

Take energy for example. With no requirement for minimum lightingor heating levels, robots offer a great opportunity to cut energy costs.

Industrial Robot ManufacturersBy using ABB industrial robotsyou can vastly increase the quality of yourproducts. You will have more products finished on the first run to the standard required by your customers, and reduce the amount of breakages and waste produced as a result of poor quality or inconsistent finishing.With products being produced to such a high level each time, you willgain greater yields.

ABB is a leading manufacturer of industrial robots, modular manufacturing systems and service. A strong solutions focus helps manufacturers improve productivity, product quality and worker safety. ABB has installed more than 200,000 industrial robots worldwide.

ABB Industrial robotsinstallation of five IRB 4400 robots and three IRB 660 robots to handle heavy lifting tasks has increased production by as much as 45 percent and work conditions have improved for employees without the loss of jobs.

Yaskawa Motoman Robots

Yaskawa Motoman Robots are dedicated to delivering high quality, innovative automation solutions that help manufacturers to be world competitive and to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction in the automation industry.Yaskawa Motoman Robotsachieve this mission by pursuing economically sound strategies that embrace continuous improvement, innovation, and diversification in concert with perpetuating an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the organization and developing a deep and mutual trust with manufacturers, employees, vendors and shareholders.

About Motoman Robots

Industrial Robot ManufacturersYaskawa Motoman Robots has been in the automation industry since 1989. Yaskawa Motoman Robots are a leading robotics company in the Americas.

With over 270,000 Motoman robots, 10 million servos and 180 million inverter drives installed globally. Yaskawa Motoman Robotics provide automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application; including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing and spot welding.

TheYaskawa Motoman Robotproduct line includes more than 175 distinct robot models and a full-line of pre-engineered “World” solutions that are complete application specific work cells, including robot, process and safety equipment.Combined with the Yaskawa sister and partner companies, Yaskawa supports robotic solutions throughout the world. Yaskawa Motoman Robots has a proven track record of delivering industry leading quality, innovation and customer satisfaction to help manufacturers exceed in robotic automation goals.

Yaskawa Motoman Robots are backed by a powerful parent,Yaskawa Electric Corporationof Japan. Since 1915, Yaskawa Electric has demonstrated a passion for automation by developing specialized solutions to help customers increase efficiency, improve quality, boost productivity, and deliver outstanding ROI. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial robots, Yaskawa Electric has offices in 28 countries and approximately 14,000 employees worldwide.

To learn more about theYaskawa Motoman Robot products, download technical information, or to learn more aboutYaskawa products, please visit theYaskawa Website.

 

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