MOTORS

News

  • Maxon motor wins best new design award

    Maxon motor’s EPOS2 36/2 module and sterilisable size 5 motor has been named a finalist in the Design News’ 2011 best new product category.

    24/05/2011

  • Drive for efficiency sparks debate

    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.

    10/02/2010

  • Safety and efficiency with crane technology

    Precision manufacturing companies such as Berg Propulsion understand the need for fine control and safety. A world leader in controllable pitch propellers (CPP) for the marine industry, Berg has produced more than 6,000 controllable pitch propellers. Berg Propulsion's new Singapore facility is equipped with some of the most sophisticated lifting technology.

    01/02/2010

  • Government grants aid water management

    Projects aimed at reducing water consumption in manufacturing are among recipients of funding under the latest round of the Federal Government's Re-tooling for Climate Change program.

    23/11/2009

  • Keeping electric motors running

    Companies specialising in the repair of failed electric motors, say that most breakdowns are predictable, particularly where there is a build up of heat in the motor, exposure to conditions that can create condensation, or there's too much dust in the motor's immediate environment.

    23/11/2009

  • FEN to launch industrial buyers' guide

    Factory Equipment News (FEN) will release an industrial product buyers' guide in early 2010 showcasing new manufacturing products.

    26/10/2009

Products

  • Electric actuated grippers for automation applications

    Motion Technologies has designed and developed a range of electric actuated grippers for use in automation applications to replace conventional pneumatic grippers.

  • Linear servo motors

    Rockwell Automation has released the new Allen-Bradley LDC-Series and LDL-Series of linear servo motors.

  • Compact 6-axis robot

    Epson Robots has released the Epson C3 compact 6-axis robot.

  • Laser cutting system

    IMTS Laser Specialists has launched Prima's new laser system, the Zaphiro.

  • Dry ice blast cleaning system

    Wartsila Australia has released its Dry Ice Blast Cleaning system, said to provide a safe dry cleaning method for motors, generators and electrical systems.

  • Low-voltage variable motors

    Schneider Electric has released two low-voltage variable speed drives for high power ratings, the Altivar 61 Plus and the Altivar 71 Plus.

  • Siemens adds new features to servomotor series

    Siemens has added new features including forced ventilated and water-cooled types to its 1FT7 series of servomotors.

  • Decentralised drive package

    SEW-Eurodrive has introduced a new decentralised drive package.

  • Energy efficiency motor/drive calculator

    Baldor has released a new software estimating tool that enables users to evaluate the energy efficiency of electric motors and variable speed drives.

  • High current power connectors

    Turck's new A-Size 3- and 4-pin 7/8 16UN powerfast connectors are said to provide up to 600V and 15A of power in a time-saving, modular wiring design.

  • Tow motors

    Warequip is proud to announce the release of the New Zallys tow devices.

  • High current power connectors

    TURCK's new A-Size 3- and 4-pin 7/8 16UN powerfast connectors are said to provide up to 600V and 15A of power in a time-saving, modular wiring design.

  • Quietly efficient air compressors

    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.

  • IECEx motors

    BALDOR Electric has introduced a new line of motors certified to IEC standards within the IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme.

  • IECEx motors

    BALDOR Electric has introduced a new line of motors certified to IEC standards within the IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme.

  • Energy-efficient bearings

    SKF Australia has introduced its SKF E2 energy-efficient bearings (E2 bearings) range.

  • Dock loading/unloading systems

    INDUSTRIAL Conveying (Aust) has released its range of 'Autoload' equipment designed to achieve optimised operation during loading and unloading.

  • Dock loading and unloading systems

    INDUSTRIAL Conveying (Aust) has released its extensive range of 'Autoload' equipment designed to achieve optimised operation during loading and unloading.

  • Motor starters

    NHP now offers a range of Australian made fixed and moving electrode liquid resistance starters for use with low and medium voltage wound rotor motors from 200kW to 12.4MW.

  • Dock loading/unloading systems

    INDUSTRIAL Conveying Australia (ICA) has expanded its range of technologies to provide complete loading and unloading systems for dock operations at industrial premises.

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