Topic: Motors & Drives

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Rethink motor repair/replace decisions
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The old repair/replace question arises: Does the 57% threshold still apply? Tradition says yes, but technology says no. Read on to find out how rewound motors are meeting – or exceeding – new-motor efficiencies.

Reliable torque
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Knowing about motor failure modes can help you avoid unnecessary maintenance costs.

Motor system reliability considerations that can save you money
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One reason motor reliability is important in the industrial sector is the huge costs associated with lost production and downtime. Motor reliability is crucial to equipment operation and smooth-running processes, and an unreliable motor can be costly.

Modern VSDs are more capable than ever
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The goal of a variable-speed drive (VSD) is to modulate motor speed to reduce power demand and generate energy savings. Drive options constantly change , and how you match motor and drive affects system efficiency. Understanding the VSD’s effect on speed and resonant frequencies can reduce a motor’s life-cycle cost.

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White Papers: In depth research


Title Author Date
How to meet EMC Standards in industrial applications ABB 10/11/2005
This white paper reviews electromagnetic compatibility standards (EMC) and what adjustable frequency drives specifiers for global OEMs should recommend for industrial applications. 
Practical Perspectives on Motor Management Kaman 07/14/2005
This 12-page PDF white paper discusses how your plant can increase the reliability of its electric motors and increase the amount of production uptime. 
VFD systems and cable 03/24/2005
 
Keeping Motor Drives Ready Eases Retrofit of Existing Processing Line, Re-activation of Mothballed Line ABB 10/04/2004
With manufacturing orders in the U.S. rising throughout the last half of 2003, and the economy showing indicators of a new cycle of growth, demand for all types of manufactured goods is following suit. Processors forced to mothball production areas or lines to weather the recent downdraft now will find themselves needing to retrofit existing processes, to improve throughput. 
Success With VFDs EASA 10/04/2004
 
Rightsizing Your Motor: A Simple Method EASA 10/04/2004
 
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