Monthly Archives: March 2011

aegis-protecting-vfd-driven-motors-in-food-processing-1Protecting VFD-Driven Motors in Food Processing

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

The Need to Eliminate Unplanned Downtime Food and beverage producers face staggering losses due to spoilage if their equipment goes down. In an effort to eliminate unplanned downtime, many producers are looking for ways to prevent motor failures by protecting bearings from VFD­induced electrical … Continue reading →

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aegis-vertical-markets-airport-1Protecting VFD-Driven Motors In: Airports

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

Protecting VFD-Driven Motors In: Airports The Push to Make Airports “Green” Spurred on by the promise of energy savings and reduced operating costs, America’s airports are taking a hard look at their equipment and procedures in an effort to become … Continue reading →

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aegis-test-report-walmart-distribution-center-1Field Test Report: Shaft Voltage Testing on a Wal-Mart Distribution Center’s VFD-Driven, Conveyor Motors

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

ElectroStaticTech Field Test Report Shaft Voltage Testing Wal-Mart Distribution Center VFD Driven Conveyor Motors Purpose: 1. Assess the application of AEGIS™ Shaft Grounding Ring for protection of VFD Driven Motor bearings. 2. Identify presence of destructive shaft voltages that can … Continue reading →

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aegis-preventing-vfd-ac-drive-induced-electrical-damage-to-ac-motor-bearings-1Preventing VFD/AC Drive Induced Electrical Damage To AC Motor Bearings

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

PREVENTING VFD/AC DRIVE INDUCED ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO AC MOTOR BEARINGS Written by: William Oh, Engineer October 5, 2007 PREVENTING VFD/AC DRIVE INDUCED ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO AC MOTOR BEARINGS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The use of variable-frequency drives (VFDs) to control AC motors … Continue reading →

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aegis-vertical-markets-meat-poultry-1Protecting VFD-Driven Motors In: Meat and Poultry

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

Protecting VFD-Driven Motors In: Meat and Poultry VFDs: Improved Control and Energy Savings By providing precise speed control of motors that run conveyors, pumps, mixers, compressors, and other meat and poultry processing equipment, variable frequency drives (VFDs) enable the fine … Continue reading →

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