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Brother Gearmotors sub-fractional AC gear motors

December 13, 2016

Brother Gearmotors 1 to 3 hp sub-fractional AC gear motors include conduit boxes with stud-type terminal blocks for more secure wiring connections.

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Fluke 438-II power quality/motor analyzer

September 26, 2016

The Fluke 438-II power quality and motor analyzer measures 3-phase current and voltage waveforms and compares them against rated specifications to calculate motor mechanical performance.

Manufacturing News

Think critically about maintenance

August 23, 2016

For the last 15 years, Mike Trainor, SKF manager, asset reliability consulting, has seen it all when it comes to maintenance.

Engineering R&D

Thinking inside--and outside--the box

Drum motors are well suited to food and beverage conveying applications where motors should be out of sight, safe and clean.

Wayne Labs

June 27, 2016

Driving a conveyor head roller with a drum motor, which features a motor and gear box within the roller housing, is not a new concept.

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4-quadrant drive

June 9, 2016

Microprocessor based, the ACE DCR Series low-voltage 4-quadrant drive provides control of PMDC motors in a variety of applications.

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Gear motors

June 9, 2016

Double-sealed for life with an O-ring, Brother Conveyor Series gear motors offer universal mounting.

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The Schneider Altivar 320 variable speed machine drive offers connectivity via Ethernet- or serial-based networks, motor control for synchronous and asynchronous motors, and embedded safety solutions for simple application requirements to comply with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

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Motor brakes

June 8, 2016

Class I and Class II, Div. 2 certified, Force Control Industries MagnaShear hazardous-duty motor brakes have spring-set torque ratings from 3 to 900 ft.-lb.

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