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KVAL, a highly specialized manufacturer of door cutting machinery was searching for a better servo drive to improve the cost and performance of its milling machines. A local automation distributor introduced them to the AC Tech PositionServo. The challenge finding a cost competitive drive that would fit the existing profile and yet work with legacy servomotors and resolver feedback. The solution was found in the Lenze PositionServo 941 designed specifically for resolver feedback. The Lenze Pos …

AC drives are also known as Inverters, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and frequency converters. AC Drives are used to control AC Induction motors; the most common motor technology used in industry. The motors are rugged, require very little maintenance and can easily be manufactured with high environmental protection. If an AC motor is connected directly to the mains supply the motor will accelerate quickly and then rotate a fixed speed which is dependent upon th …

EWAB Engineering's CS2000 conveyor system is designed for moving heavy objects up to 3306 lbs. along a production line process. A recent project required a carrier system for the automotive industry capable of moving very precisely and with variable speed. Due to the fact that high loads require high power, EWAB encountered a space issue. The space available allowed for a series of small motors. Fitting a normal standard motor was not possible due to the limited space. Another constant on …

Flomotion Systems develops and manufactures unique sealless peristaltic pumps that eliminate loss-of-prime failures in chemical feed applications. Typical markets served include water & wastewater treatment, chemical, food & dairy, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, energy management, power and irrigation. A long-time user of Lenze AC Tech's MC series drives; Flomotion has now incorporated the economical, compact and lightweight SMVector drive in the design of their 2001HEC Series pu …

SMVector Drive Overview Features and Bene?ts The Lenze AC Tech SMVector continues our price leadership tradition in the highly competitive AC drive market. Its performance and ?exibility make it an attractive solution for a broad range of applications including: • Food processing machinery • Packaging machinery • Material handling/conveying systems • HVAC systems The Lenze SMVector VFD makes good its promise of price leadership in delivering unparalleled performance a …