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24Jul 201930 Jul 2019
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Introduction to relays

By OMRON. What are relays? In a very basic sense, a relay is simply a binary actuator. At any point…

26May 201930 Jul 2019
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Technical Explanation for Proximity Sensors

By OMRON. What is a proximity sensor? “Proximity Sensor” includes all sensors that perform non-contact detection in comparison to sensors,…

19May 201930 Jul 2019
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Basic Principles of Motor Controls

By Mike Holt. Introduction This post discusses the basic concepts of motor control, including “motor control language” and the types…

Motors

The Mystery of Motor Frame Size

18 Apr 201930 Jul 2019
By Edward Cowern, P.E. – Baldor/ABB. Introduction Industrial electric motors have been available for nearly a century. In that time there have been a great many changes. One of the…
Controls

Circuit Breaker Glossary

17 Apr 201922 Apr 2019
By Schneider Electric. Bare-cable connector: Conducting part of the circuit breaker intended for connection to power circuits. On PowerPact circuit breakers, you can use Schneider Everlink lugs or copper/aluminum lug…
Gear Units

Two Industrial Gear Unit Worlds Meet in One Smart Solution

17 Apr 2019
By SEW Eurodrive. The P-X series unites a compact planetary stage with robust, versatile industrial gear units. Thanks to their excellent performance and high level of operational reliability, these units…
Motors

Motor Considerations with AC Drives

10 Apr 201922 Apr 2019
By Leeson. One drawback to pulse width modulated drives is their tendency to produce voltage spikes, which in some instances can damage the insulation systems used in electric motors. Pulse…
Drives

Adjustable Speed Drives

10 Apr 201914 Apr 2019
By Leeson. By definition, adjustable speed drives of any type provide a means of variably changing speed to better match operating requirements. Such drives are available in mechanical, fluid and…
Motors

Electric Motor History and Principles

9 Apr 201922 Apr 2019
By Leeson. The electric motor in its simplest terms is a converter of electrical energy to useful mechanical energy. The electric motor has played a leading role in the high…
Motors

Operating Motors in Wet or Damp Environments

8 Apr 201922 Apr 2019
By Edward Cowern, P.E. – Baldor/ABB When electric motors are installed in wet or damp areas, the life of the motor is almost always shortened from what would be expected…
Motors

Explosion Proof Motors in Division 2 Areas

6 Apr 201922 Apr 2019
By Edward Cowern, P.E. – Baldor/ABB We have found that one of the most confusing things about explosion proof requirements involves the application of motors in Division 2 areas. To…
Motors

Fans, Blowers, and Other Funny Loads

5 Apr 201922 Apr 2019
By Edward Cowern, P.E. - Baldor/ABB A family of motor applications that tend to confuse people who are not regularly involved with them, is that of Variable Torque Loads. These…
Motors

A Primer on two Speed Motors

5 Apr 201923 Apr 2019
By Edward Cowern, P.E. - Baldor/ABB There seems to be a lot of mystery involved in two speed motors but they are really quite simple. They can first be divided…

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