Whether we are genuinely interested in having a positive effect on the environment, or simply following the ever-intensifying standards and regulations, optimizing the energy efficiency of our motors and motor controllers is something we cannot escape.
The upfront cost of investing in energy-efficiency solutions may deter some businesses from taking the plunge. There are many arguments that support this reluctance. Energy costs are indeed falling. Businesses in Germany are eligible for tax rebates…
Reducing consumption of energy – we all know why it’s important. From a business standpoint, lower energy consumption equates to lower production costs. From an environmental perspective, lower energy utilization reduces CO2 emissions which helps stave off…
There’s been a lot of talk lately about magnetically coupled adjustable speed drives (MC-ASD) with suggestions that they offer a lower operating cost form of speed control than AC drives, especially for pumps, fans and blowers. I’d…
Confusion often surrounds the proper sizing of variable frequency drives (VFDs), and sometimes, knowing when and how to choose one may be difficult. Actually understanding what a VFD does might make this decision easier and the requirements…
Product testing in varying environments is one of the most important types of research a company can conduct. Only by thoroughly analyzing the performance of a product and its components can we be sure that it will…
