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12Jan 202028 Aug 2024
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Basic Questions to Ask About Control Panels

By Jerry Smith Electrical control panels are designed and used to control mechanical equipment. Each one is designed for a…

24Jul 201928 Feb 2021
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Introduction to Relays

A relay is an electrically operated switch. It consists of a set of input terminals for a single or multiple…

11May 201914 Feb 2021
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Line and Load Reactors Basics

Reactors can protect both motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs) from harmful current and voltage spikes. Reactors also help reduce…

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The Solid State Advantage

2 May 201910 Apr 2021
By OMRON Automation. A solid-state relay (SSR) is an electronic switching device that switches on or off when a small external voltage is applied across its control terminals. SSRs consist…
Drives

How To Maintain A VFD Drive

28 Apr 20196 Dec 2020
By Dave Polka, ABB. Do you know how to maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs)? Doing so is easier than you might think. By integrating some simple, logical steps into your…
Gear Units

Drives for applications in hygienic areas

21 Apr 201918 Jul 2019
By SEW Eurodrive. High demands are placed on hygiene both for the production of beverages and food and in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Often, regulations stipulate a completely germ-free…
Enclosures

Common Modular Enclosure Misperceptions

21 Apr 201910 Apr 2021
By Rittal. Every industry has its misconceptions, and the modular enclosure business is no exception. Modular enclosures have gained acceptance in almost every industrial market, however misperceptions continue to exist.…
Motors

The Mystery of Motor Frame Size

18 Apr 201910 Jan 2020
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 201910 Apr 2021
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…

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