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Recently we launched our Technical Answers series, where we endeavour to expand on and answer questions we encounter in dealing with customers on a day to day basis.
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Know Your Duty Cycles
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has eight classifications for duty cycles to designate a motor’s operating conditions. It’s extremely important to know the differences and
KEBA – On-line webinars
Dear Reader What extraordinary times for all of us. The coronavirus brings us many changes in our daily work and life. This time also demands
Fuji Techno – HYM, Super Metering Pumps
The HYM series super metering pumps (SMP) offer a solution for accurate pumping and dosing applications for laboratory trials, small batch production and specialist requirements.
Fuji Techno – HYS-B, C and D, Super Metering Pumps
Fuji Techno – HYS-B, C and D, Super Metering Pumps Super Metering Pumps are precision instruments for feeding liquids accurately, at pre-determined volume, into a
Fuji Techno – HYS-A, Super Metering Pumps
Fuji Techno – HYS-A, Super Metering Pumps The HYS-A series super metering pumps (SMP) offer a solution for accurate pumping and dosing applications for small
Festo – EGC-TB linear tooth-belt driven actuator
Efficiency, maximum dynamic response and speed with further improved rigidity – as a toothed belt or ball screw driven linear actuator Features New aluminum profiles
Festo – linear tooth-belt driven actuator ELGR
The ELGR linear actuator is an ideal choice for cost sensitive applications requiring a simple yet reliable means of movement. The innovative construction also provides
Festo – EGC-BS, linear ball-screw driven actuator
Efficiency, maximum dynamic response and speed with further improved rigidity… Features New aluminum profiles with exterior guide: increased rigidity and improved efficiency thanks to downsizing
Metronix – ARS 2000 FS series module
The servo drive product family ARS 2000-FS follows the Metronix ethos of providing “universal” servo drive products that can be quickly adapted to the needs
Metronix – ARS 2108 series
Metronix – ARS 2108 series The new ARS 2108 servo positioning controller extends the ARS 2100 product range to 1.5kW continuous. With a peak output
Metronix – ARS 2300 series
Metronix – ARS 2300 series The ARS 2000 servo positioning controllers (ARS servo 2nd generation) are intelligent AC servo inverters for operation direct from a
Metronix – MC 2000
Metronix – MC 2000 Plug-in Module for ARS 2000 A new plug-in module from Metronix is capable of controlling up to four coordinated servo axis
Metronix – ARS 2100 series
The ARS 2100 servo positioning controllers (ARS servo 2nd generation) are intelligent AC servo inverters for operation direct from a single-phase mains supply. They are
Metronix – Profinet Tecnnology Module
Metronix – ProfiNET technology module for the ARS 2002-FS series servo positioning drives Metronix ARS 2000-FS servo positioning drives can now be fitted with the
Metronix – ARS 2000 FS series, servo positioning drives
The servo drive product family ARS 2000-FS follows the Metronix ethos of providing “universal” servo drive products that can be quickly adapted to the needs
Metronix – DIS 2-48/10 decentralised servo drive
Metronix DIS 2-48/10 decentralised servo drive The DIS-2 48/10 is a fully digital AC servo controller for three-phase synchronous and PM DC motors with a
Know your Duty Cycles
Know your Duty Cycles The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has eight classifications for duty cycles to designate a motor’s operating conditions. It’s extremely important to
Whatever you want
Whatever you want Our philosophy has always been about supplying customers with exactly what they need, and not what we want to sell, as can
New test and programming unit for sensors has WIFI web interface
New test and programming unit for sensors has WIFI web interface Lenord + Bauer has launched a new test and programming unit, the GEL 211
Have you seen our article on the MACK Tron servo motor inside the latest issue of Industrial Technology magazine?
Chemspec Europe Exhibition May 2020 A new range of ultra-compact servo motors with integrated drives has been launched by Motor Technology. The new Mack-Tron motors,
AXOR – MICROSPEED plus (MCSP) – DC servo drives
AXOR – MICROSPEEDplus (MCSP) – DC servo drives The MICROSPEEDplus® servo amplifiers are ultra compact modules, the ideal solution for incremental motion control, velocity loop
Chemspec Europe in Cologne, Germany – Postponed until 11th – 12th November 2020
Chemspec Europe Exhibition 11th-12th November 2020 Come and join us for a chat over refreshments, catch up on developments here at Motor Technology, see the Super
Drives and Controls Expo 25th-27th January 2021 NEC Birmingham updates
Drives & Cotrols Expedition, NEC Birmingham 2021 The Drives and controls Expedition has been rescheduled to 25th – 27th January 2021 Come and join us
New Motion Coordinators run remote servo
New Motion Coordinators run remote servo Trio has launched a new concept in high performance Motion Coordinators dedicated to running remote servo and stepper drives
KEBA+LTi – LSN series, Brushless Servomotor
KEBA+LTi – LSN series, Brushless Servomotor The LSN synchronous servomotors from LTi are brushless three-phase motors for high-end servo applications and are available in all
AXOR, MACK Motor – MKM and MKCH, Brushless Servo motor
AXOR, MACK Motor – MKM and MKCH, Brushless Servo Motor The new MACK MOTOR range of sinusoidal Brushless Servo Motors (8 poles) are compatible with
Girard – DynaSET worm-wheel sets
Girard – DynaSET worm-wheel sets DynaSET worm-wheel sets can be specified for OEM applications where a complete gearbox is not desirable, either on technical or
R+W- SK Series, Torque limiting couplings
R+W – SK series, Torque limiting coupings The trend in industry is to design and incorporate more automation into production processes. Machines are becoming more
KEBA – Servo One Junior
This compact, high performance digital servo drive is optimised for the lower power output range, the ServoONE junior range comes with all the familiar technological
KEBA – Single axis servo drive
KEBA+LTi ServoOne – single-axis servo drive The AC-powered ServoOne single-axis servo is suitable for a broad spread of applications thanks to its very wide power
Axor – MACK Uni NANO
MACK Uni NANO AXOR’s Mack UniNANO (MKUN) builds on the Mack NANO platform and adds drive is an ulta compact, multi-function module for DC powered
LAM Technologies – OS10/LS10 series, open frame micro-stepping drives
LAM Technologies – open frame micro stepping drives The OS10 series offers an excellent price-performance ratio. The drivers are mountable through 4 holes placed on
Axor – MACK Indy
Unlike the MACK DRIVE multi-axis servo drive range, the AXOR’s MACK Indy is designed with low axis count applications in mind. The drives are designed
TEP – right-angled planetary gearboxes
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. The TEP right angle planetary gearboxes series
Axor – MACK Drive + Power
MACK Drive + Power The MACK system is based on a linked, modular design, with no fixed mechanical connection between the modules. All connections are
Mack Drive, reduces costs with centralised control
Axor – Mack Drive, reduces costs with centralised control. The innovative new MACK drive system, from Axor Industries, reduces cost by sharing the incoming supply across multiple
Axor – Mack Tron, Motor Drive Unit
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. A custom engineered solution to satisfy all
Ultra-compact servo motor with integrated drive
The Mack-Tron is a custom engineered solution to tackle the demands for smaller and easy to integrate servo motor applications. The ultra-compact format allows for
New right angled planetary gearbox range
A new range of right-angled planetary gearboxes is now available from Motor Technology for a wide range of industrial applications. Manufactured by Italian firm, Tramec,
Lenord + Bauer Product Overview Brochure
Lenord + Bauer brochure This 40-page brochure from Lenord + Bauer provides detailed technical information on the company’s entire range of products for the following:
What do the modern 4 to 20mA loop and a pneumatic control system have in common?
What do the modern 4 – 20 mA loop and pnumatic control system have in common? The 4 to 20mA loop is currently the most
Legacy products – what to do with them.
Legacy Products -what to do with them? Motor Technology has over 30 years of involvement in the servo, motion control and automation industry. As time has
ICPE – ACM2n, discontinued Servo Motor still available
We’re supplying the discontinued ACM2n servo motor range We’re pleased to announce that we’ve been appointed by ICPE to provide sales, service and support for
Factfile: when are Steppers better than Servos?
Factfile: When are steppers better than servos Despite many claims to the contrary servo motors do not necessarily provide the best performance on every application.
Super Metering Pumps – Fuji-Techno
Super Metering Pumps – Fuji-Techno Super Metering Pumps are precision instruments for feeding liquids accurately, at pre-determined volume, into a process or system. The accuracy
PCI Data Security Standard
PCI Data Security Standard Compliance Motor Technology subscribe to Worldpay PCI DSS card scheme and comply with the requirements of the Payment Card Industry Security
Glossary of components
Glossary of Components Below is a list of typical terms used to describe some of the products and technologies we deal with. If you would
Metronix – ARS 2108, Servo Positioning Controller
Metronix – ARS 2108, servo positioning controller The ARS 2108 servo positioning controller is the first implementation of the new (3rd generation) hard-ware and firm-ware platform for
Lenord + Bauer – GEL 211, Test and programming device
GEL 211 Test and programming device The Gel 211 test and programming device performs simple data analysis wilst generating reports and recording data. This device
KEBA – POWERLINK interface for high performance servo drives
POWERLINK interface concepts for high performance servo Our ServoOne range of high performance servo drives, manufactured by LTi Motion, are now available with a POWERLINK
Girard – DynaBOX, worm gearbox
Girard DynaBOX Worm Gearbox DynaBOX gearboxes have prooven themselves in servo motor applications over decades. The worm-wheel sets are designed specifically for precise, dynamic motion
Send us your technical queries and win a pen with super powers!
Send us your technical queries and win a pen with super powers! We’d like to invite all readers of Motor Technology News (MTN) to send
Masters of the Storm, wind simulation
Masters of the Storm Motor Technology has supplied the drives and motors that operate critical components within a huge wind simulator capable of recreating the
MOTEC – Bespoke Servo Solution Delivers Precision Cutting
Bespoke Servo Solution Delivers Precision Cutting Motor Technology, of Stockport, have designed and installed a bespoke servo solution to provide the power, speed and pinpoint
Servo Drives Control Flying Mirror
Servo Drives Control Flying Mirror During the Edinburgh festival in August 1998 the Lyceum Theatre Company staged, ‘Life is a Dream’ by the Spanish playwright
Beefed up Servos Test Jet Combustion
Beefed up Servos Test Jet Combustion Motor Technology has designed a servo system to drive a rotating drum at high speed in the exhaust of
Direct Drive Motor is solution for Revolutionary Urban Wind Turbine
Direct Drive Motor is solution for Revolutionary Urban Wind Turbine Motor Technology, working in partnership with Italian firm Motor Power Company, have designed a customised
Networked Automation System Speeds Helical Insert Production
Networked Automation System Speeds Helical Insert Production Motor Technology has designed and developed a networked automation system for new machinery that has recently been installed
Cable colour coding – understanding DESINA
Cable colour coding – understanding DESINA DESINA stands for DistributEd Standardised INstAllation Technology and is a standardisation for components used on industrial machines, including the
Quality audit for 2019/20 completed
Quality Audit for 2019/20 sucessfully completed We are proud to announce the successful completion of our quality audit for 2019/20 to the new ISO 9001:2015
What is the smallest speed increment you can set on a servo motor?
What is the smallest speed increment you can set on a servo motor? Welcome to the first in a new series of features called, Technical
Axor – MACK goes Miniature
MACK goes miniature Squeezing a servo drive with 2.5kW continuous rating in to a housing (approx. 58-68cm3 depending on the model) around half the volume
Stand alone drives offer low cost option
Stand alone drives offer low cost option We’ve added a new low-cost option to our range of multi-axis MackDRIVE servo drives from Axor Industries. The
