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MEPS

Drive for efficiency sparks debate

Wednesday 10 February 2010

Kevin Rudd's plan to fight climate change has led to concerns in the manufacturing industry over rising electricity prices and the subsequent impact on motors and drives.


Quietly efficient air compressors

Wednesday 12 August 2009

OFFERING quiet operation and a simple design for increased reliability and maintenance, Ceccato's screw-type air compressors are now available in Australia through Enerquip.


Motor efficiency evolution

Thursday 01 January 2009

In an era where efficiency is in the spotlight, manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to reduce energy usage. Katherine Crichton looks at how overall system efficiency is providing a solution.


Saving with more efficient motors

Friday 08 August 2008

THE Australian introduction of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for electric squirrel-cage induction motors is, in some respects, old news.


Clearing the air on ‘MEPS2’ compressors

Wednesday 04 June 2008

THE latest revision to the MEPS scheme has raised the benchmark of electric motor efficiency in Australia.


MEPS explained at NMW 2008 seminar

Wednesday 04 June 2008

AT an official Manufacturers’ Monthly breakfast seminar held at National Manufacturing Week 2008 the latest revision to the Minimum Energy Performance Standards’ (MEPS) was explored, with respect to electric three-phase induction motors.


Free industry seminars

Wednesday 21 May 2008

Manufacturers' Monthly has pleasure in inviting readers to two exclusive breakfast seminars next Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th May 2008 both at 8.00am at the Star Room, Darling Harbour, Sydney.


Taking control of energy efficiency

Saturday 08 March 2008

In an effort to reduce costs and energy consumption, manufacturers are undertaking maintenance programs incorporating stringent testing and maintenance of systems. Katherine Crichton reports.


Electric motors: replace or repair?

Wednesday 20 February 2008

With climate change a recognised global issue, MEPS and now a new Code of Rewinding Practice shows standards for energy efficiency are being set, but can they be met? Katherine Crichton reports.


Efficient compressed air production

Wednesday 20 February 2008

THE SK 21-SFC rotary screw compressors from Kaeser has been developed in Kaeser's research and development centre in Germany.


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