5 things to know about switching and protecting large motors

Credit to Author: Erik Barnes| Date: Tue, 23 May 2023 14:36:03 +0000

Often, large motors go unnoticed — until they stop operating. Downtime can mean reduced output, lost revenue, unplanned costs, and inconvenience to customers. The design of the motor switching and protection schemes plays a large part in how the equipment addresses issues and recovers from…

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How a Control Panel Maker Cut Build Time by 66% and Costs by Almost 30%

Credit to Author: Erik Barnes| Date: Mon, 08 May 2023 18:40:34 +0000

In my conversations with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who build equipment for industrial applications, they often ask some form of, “How can I gain a competitive edge with rising labor costs and ongoing supply chain disruptions?” I tell them that there’s a major innovation in…

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Make your machines IIoT-ready with smart motor control solutions

Credit to Author: Guest Blogger| Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:05:26 +0000

You may be surprised to learn that the on-off switch was not the starting point for adopting smart technology in the industrial sector. Historically, motor starters turned electric motors on… Read more »

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3 things you should know about motor alarms

Credit to Author: Erik Barnes| Date: Tue, 03 May 2022 15:54:41 +0000

Traditional motor control protects motors in the event of an overload. Advanced motor starters provide access to data, such as running current, voltage, and status, but equipment designers often struggle… Read more »

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How New Generation Motor Starters are Driving Machine OEM Workplace Efficiencies

Credit to Author: Juergen Stawartz| Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:16:11 +0000

Machine builder design efficiencies increase when core machine components are easy to select and simple to wire and install. Thanks, in part, to fast moving technology trends such as Industry… Read more »

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Why Advanced Connectivity Controllers are Helping OEMs to Unlock the Power of Big Data

Credit to Author: Ali Haj Fraj| Date: Wed, 01 May 2019 12:00:01 +0000

Smart manufacturing is all about leveraging the collective benefit of advanced technologies to optimize operations and gain competitive advantage.  Smart infrastructures within plants enable a more efficient manufacturing process allowing… Read more »

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