Difference From AC and DC Electric Motors

AC electric motors operate by applying alternating current (AC) power to the electric motor. The main parts of AC electric motors are the stator and rotor. AC electric motors stator consist of coils that are supplied with alternating current…
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Eaton SPI9000 VFD System Drives

A variable frequency drive (also known as a VFD) adjusts an electric motor’s speed to closely match output application requirements while also reduces energy savings of 10 to 50 percent. Soft start motor controls lower the demands on a motor…
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ABB DCS800-EP Drive Updates

ABB is pleased to announce that the DCS800-EP now includes the easy-to-use QuickStart Assistant and the introduction of the ABB DCS800-EP User Manual and wall chart. The ABB DCS800-EP Panel Drive is a DCS800 power module and associated system components…

ABB Frequency Converters

ABB Frequency Converters are used to change the frequency and magnitude of the constant grid voltage to a variable load voltage. Frequency converters are especially used in variable frequency AC motor drives. Figure 1 shows the…
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Baldor Servo Motors

Baldor has a wide selection of high performance AC brushless servo motors, DC servo motors and stainless steel servo motors for the motion control industry. Baldor has been leading the way in energy efficient industrial motors since the 1920's…
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ABB DC Drives

ABB offers digital based DC drives for a wide variety of applications and in many configurations. ABB DC drives are available in single modules, panel drives, and complete enclosed cabinet variations. ABB DC drives are available in both regenerative…
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Hitachi SJ700 Motor Drives

Hitachi industrial SJ700 Series AC Variable Speed Drives and inverters are the first off-the-shelf units with integral easy sequence programmable functionality (EzSQ) as a standard feature. The SJ700 Series inverters can handle complex applications…
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Variable Frequency Drives for Pumps

Variable Frequency Drives are used in applications ranging from small industrial fans to the largest of oil refinery, centrifugal pumps and compressors. About one third of the world's electrical energy is consumed by electric motors in fixed-speed…
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ABB Frequency Converters for Waste Water Treatment Plants

ABB now offers the ACQ550 Series variable frequency converter to protect, supply and recycle water. System reliability, pump efficiency and a suite of industry-specific controls enable waste water treatment plants to successfully maintain…
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Fanuc Servo Motors

The newer / updated version of this post can be found in the following link: https://www.precision-elec.com/?p=35927&preview=true     FANUC develops and manufactures state-of-the-art automation products and solutions.…
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Eaton Motor Control Centers

The 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…
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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…