Category Archives: Electrical & Automation

aegis-application-of-static-charge-dissipation-to-mitigate-electric-discharge-bearing-currents-white-paper-1Application of Static Charge Dissipation to Mitigate Electric Discharge Bearing Currents White Paper

Application of Static Charge Dissipation to Mitigate Electric Discharge Bearing Currents Annette Muetze, Member, IEEE, and H. William Oh, Member, IEEE Abstract—Today, the physical cause-and-effect chains of inverter-induced high-frequency bearing currents have been well understood, but little has been known … Continue reading

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flir-e-series-bx-thermal-imaging-cameras-1FLIR E-Series bx Thermal Imaging Cameras

E-Series bx The Leader in its Class Groundbreaking Performance & Affordability Superior Point & Shoot Thermal Imagery Built in Digital Camera & Laser Pointer Mobile Device Wi Fi Connectivity Large Bright Touchscreen Large 3.5” Touchscreen Puts Fast Tools at Your … Continue reading

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us-motors-nidec-hostile-duty-motors-cast-iron-frame-totally-enclosed-fan-cooled-1Hostile Duty Motors: Cast Iron Frame, Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled

Hostile Duty Motors Cast Iron Frame, Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled Horsepower: 1 – 200 HP Phase: Three Speeds: 3600, 1800, 1200 and 900 RPM Enclosure: Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) Efficiency Level: NEMA Premium®† Efficient – IE3 Product Overview and … Continue reading

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schaeffler-current-insulated-bearings-prevent-damage-caused-by-electrical-current-1Current-Insulated Bearings Prevent Damage Caused by Electrical Current

Current-Insulated Bearings Prevent Damage Caused by Electrical Current Technical Product Information Damage Caused by Electrical Current and Its Consequences · Current-Insulated Bearings as a Preventive Measure Damage Caused by Electrical Current and Its Consequences Rolling bearings used in: • wheelsets … Continue reading

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us-motors-unimount-motors-rolled-steel-frame-totally-enclosed-fan-cooled-1UNIMOUNT Motors Rolled Steel Frame, Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled

UNIMOUNT® Motors Rolled Steel Frame, Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled Horsepower: 1/4 – 10 Speeds: 3600, 1800, 1200 RPM Design Voltages: 3Phase/208-230/460 volt Enclosures: Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled Frame Sizes: Sealed Bearings 56-140 Frame, Double Shielded 180-210 Frame Efficiency Levels: NEMA® … Continue reading

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kaman-practical-perspectives-on-motor-management-1Practical Perspectives on Motor Management

PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVES ON MOTOR MANAGEMENT By Ted Clayton Program Manager, Kaman Industrial Technologies TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview The Business Case for Motor Management User Concerns Regarding Motor Management Implementation Getting Started A More Practical Approach A Deeper Look New Motor … Continue reading

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kaman-practical-perspectives-on-motor-systems-efficiency-1Practical Perspectives on Motor Systems Efficiency

TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary EISA Overview & Impact The Premium-Efficiency Equation     Electric Motor Evolution Proactive Motor Management            Taking A Systems Approach Rebates & Financial Incentives          Energy Asset Management Case Studies   Information Resources PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVES ON MOTOR SYSTEMS EFFICIENCY By        … Continue reading

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baldor-br455-0408-final-web-1Washdown Duty Products

Washdown Duty Products Why Baldor? For more than 88 years, Baldor has strived to provide customers with the best value and reliability in industrial electric motors. That dedication shows in customer preference for Baldor motors. To be considered as the … Continue reading

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aegis-ukit-datasheet-1AEGIS SGR uKIT Bearing Protection Ring with Universal Mounting Brackets

NEW Product AEGIS™ SGR uKIT Bearing Protection Ring with Universal Mounting Brackets The new AEGIS™ Shaft Grounding Ring Kit with universal mounting brackets allows universal mounting options to fit almost any motor design in the NEMA frames from 56 to … Continue reading

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kb-electronics-kbac-data-sheet-1KBAC Hybrid AC Drive A Digital Drive with Analog Interface

Hybrid AC Drive A Digital Drive with Analog Interface Rugged Die-Cast Aluminum NEMA-4X / IP-65 Enclosure with Hinged Cover Primary Features Horsepower 1/8 to 5 HP, Jumper Selectable 1Ø & 3Ø Input 115/230/460 VAC, 50/60 Hz 3Ø Output 230/460 VAC … Continue reading

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leeson-extremeduck-1Revolutionary Design for Severe Washdown Applications

Revolutionary Design for Severe Washdown Applications Introducing the New Extreme Stainless Steel Duck Motor Electrical Performance and Protection Features • Motors meet EPACT mandates for non-exempt motors when tested without shaft seals • Total winding encapsulation using an Epoxy Resin. … Continue reading

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us-motors-accu-torqsheetfinal-1U.S. Motors: ACCU-Torq Motors Vector Duty Induction Motors

ACCU-Torq® Motors Vector Duty Induction Motors Product Overview and Options Encoder-equipped ACCU-Torq® motors are a low-cost, error-• Class F Insulation free solution to applications requiring accurate positioning • F-1 Standard, field convertible to F-2 for 180 frame and above or … Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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

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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