Foreign Specifications Overview

Fri Jun 22, 2007 3:03 PM EDT

IEC standard - International Electrotechnical Commission

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Battery Monitoring Improves Productivity

Tue May 29, 2007 11:31 AM EDT

Curtis Instruments advises customers on the best ways of monitoring and maintaining batteries, things often overlooked in the busy working day.

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Graphite Ribbon Gaskets Handle High Temperatures

Tue May 22, 2007 1:17 PM EDT

James Walker's new Supagraf Boilermaster braided graphite ribbon gaskets combine superior performance for boiler door joint sealing at higher temperatures and pressures with excellent resistance to oxidation and chemical attack plus significantly reduced maintenance costs.

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Variable Frequency Drive Range Extended

Mon May 14, 2007 1:34 PM EDT

Danfoss Drives' VLT AutomationDrive variable frequency drives are now available in the 56 - 75kW power range at 380-480/500V AC. This power extension covers IP21 (NEMA 1) and IP55 (NEMA 12) rated enclosures. Additionally, 6 and 11-37kW models are available, both at 200-240V AC.

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DC Blowers Control Air/Fuel Mixture

Mon May 7, 2007 12:31 PM EDT

Nautilair variable speed brushless DC blowers have been engineered to deliver a measured air/fuel mixture in gas-fired burner systems for optimised combustion and reduced nitrous oxide and carbon monoxide emissions.

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The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power

Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:25 PM EDT

'Nuclear power' by Janet Wood is the first in a new series of paperback books on the energy sector to be published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology during 2007.

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RGB Cameras Offer Simple Interface

Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:47 PM EDT

JAI today has released a digital 3CCD industrial progressive scan RGB colour camera (CV-M9 GE) featuring GigE Vision interface.

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Carlo Gavazzi Photo Sensors

Thu Feb 1, 2007 12:28 PM EST

Carlo Gavazzi is offering a complete range of photo sensor solutions to help customers meet the new safety laws covering automatic doors and gates.

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Inductive Proximity Switches As Encoders

Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:24 PM EDT

Today, encoders are mature products, and are available in a variety of designs. However, compared to Inductive Proximity Switches, they are significantly more expensive. In addition, they have rotating axes, and consequently require a certain care during assembly.

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Why & When To Install ABB ACS800 Multidrives?

Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:16 PM EDT

Extremely compact multidrive series from ABB, the ACS800, offers an array of benefits to integrators, OEMs, panel builders and end users who are optimizing energy usage through precise control of motors.

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Is a Modular Encoder Right for Your Application?

Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:42 PM EDT

Introduction Modular, or "Kit", encoders are actually a specialized category of rotary encoders. The difference between a modular encoder and a standard encoder is that the modular encoder does not incorporate internal bearings into its design.

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Control Engineering Editor's Choice Award

Sun Sep 17, 2006 1:07 PM EDT

Banner Engineering's EZ-LIGHT smart indicator light won the 2005 Control Engineering Engineers' Choice Award. The EZ-LIGHT 7-function model was one of eight products recognized for technological advancement, market impact and service to the industry.

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AC Tech Celebrates New Space, Ships Its Millionth Product

Fri Sep 8, 2006 12:39 PM EDT

The 250 employees at AC Technology Corp. marked a couple of milestones recently, completing the move into a 75,000-square-foot addition and manufacturing their millionth product.

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Drives Optimise Food Process Pumping Efficiency

Sun Aug 27, 2006 3:38 PM EDT

Lenze smd drives have been specified by Seepex pumps for supply with its range of innovative progressive cavity pumps. Simplicity of installation and operation was key to the company's decision to specify the range of smd drives varying from 0.75 up to 22kW.

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How To Maintain A VFD Drive

Fri Aug 25, 2006 12:31 PM EDT

Do you know how to maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)? Doing so is easier than you might think. By integrating some simple, logical steps into your preventative maintenance program, you can ensure your drives provide many years of trouble-free service.

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How Does A VFD Work

Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:12 PM EDT

What is a VFD? You can divide the world of electronic motor drives into two categories: AC and DC. A motor drive controls the speed, torque, direction and resulting horsepower of a motor.

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