Eaton Cutler Hammer drive repair is an asset to manufacturers because Eaton usually recommends replacing failed drives instead of repairing them. Eaton Cutler Hammer drive repair is quicker and less expensive than Eaton drive replacement. Checking connections is a step many people miss or do incorrectly during an Eaton Cutler Hammer drive repair. Heat cycles and […]
Plastic thermoforming is a process of manufacturing where a plastic sheet is heated to a flexible temperature, molded to a specific shape, and trimmed to create an end product. Complex and high-volume plastic thermoforming applications can manufacture thousands of finished products per hour depending on machine, mold size, and the size of the units being […]
Eaton drives troubleshooting can be time consuming, so manufacturers tend to keep spare Eaton drives on hand for production lines that can’t afford downtime. When Eaton drives troubleshooting cannot be resolved in the plant, technicians are known to send their Eaton VFD to the original equipment manufacturer or Eaton VFD repair centers for repair and replacement options. The […]
What does the electric motor Service Factor really mean? The nomenclature of service factor on an electric motor nameplate is designated by “S.F.”. Service factor is a multiplier, which when applied to the rated horsepower, gives the allowable horsepower loading the machine is capable of delivering without causing significant damage to the unit. Electric motor […]
There are three general types of motor speed controllers – AC motor speed controllers, DC Motor motor speed controllers, and Eddy Current motor speed controllers. Each type of motor speed controller can be divided into different variations. Each type of motor speed controller system will include an electric motor and a speed control unit. Motor speed control technology […]
The SMVector Variable Frequency Drive is our product of choice for the majority of customer’s applications. There are a number of factors that make us consider it the best option in the market today. One reason it that it’s extremely cost effective compared to many of their competitors. The SMVector Variable Frequency Drives comes in […]
Checking connections is a step many people miss or do incorrectly during an adjustable speed drive repair process. Heat cycles and mechanical vibration can lead to sub-standard connections, as can standard preventative maintenance practices. Reusing torque screws is not a good Idea, and further tightening an already tight connection, can ruin the connection. Bad connections eventually […]
We’re pleased to announce the addition of ACS550 Series Variable Frequency Drives to our online sales product line. The ACS550 Drives is a long time player from the line of ABB variable frequency drives and go up to 550 horsepower. This drive is a great fit for users who are used to the ABB brand […]
ABB plastic process equipment is available in a complete range of solutions developed to meet the specific needs of the plastics production industry, including AC and DC drives, controls and safety engineering. ABB plastic process equipment users can meet all drive and control needs from a single source. They can also call on the extensive global technical […]
Eaton adjustable frequency drive products implemented an Eaton cold weather parameter functionality. The Eaton cold weather parameter function will provide the ability of the drive to function down below the initial rated temperature with a safe cost effective way to perform warming of both the motor and the drive cabinet. The Eaton DG1 adjustable frequency drive has a […]
Drive system integration is becoming more complex and demanding with technology. Manufacturing in the future will be much more resourceful than today’s factories. Manufacturers must reach increasingly higher rates of productivity and efficiency at the lowest possible cost. At the same time, the next stage of industrial manufacturing is just around the corner: Industry 4.0; an initiative known as the […]
