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VOGEL Antriebstechnik is upgrading its tried-and-tested MPR & MPG Gearbox Ranges by adding new sizes. Back in 2007/2008, the drive technology expert already revised its low-backlash planetary MPR gearboxes by consistently migrating them to helical gearing. The MPG range followed suit in 2012, setting new standards by delivering considerably higher torques than spur-toothed gearbox designs. The new sizes MPR 400, 500, 600 and MPG 400 and 600 replace the previous sizes MPR-04 and MPR-05 / MPG …

Making Waves With The MC Drive Swimex specializes in the design and manufacture of fiberglass rehabilitation and conditioning pools for home and professional use. Well known amongst trainers, coaches and players, you'll find SwimEx users in the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB as well as in colleges, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, gyms and residential homes. "The SwimEx approach works so well, says Product Engineer Mark Fryer, because it allows for precise control of the variables so that …

UXBRIDGE, MA - MARCH 01, 2016 - A leading global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, Lenze Americas has launched a series of MCM Synchronous Servo Motors that delivers intermediate-level dynamic performance. Scalable, modular Lenze MCM motors are easy to control and optimized for a range of positioning tasks, including robotics, packaging equipment and handling systems.  "Designed with an optimal torque and inertial mass ratio, …

Lenze Small Drives Can Mean Big Energy Savings   Saving energy on a large scale therefore is not rocket science, one area that is equally as simple, but in many instances is being overlooked is small motors and small drives, often driving continuous process items such as fans, pumps and compressors. Employing variable speed drives and high efficiency motors to ensure energy efficiency on a new large-scale capital project is not difficult in principle. Neither is finding the largest …

Lenze Drives Take The Biscuit Repeated drive failures at a biscuit factory in Yorkshire, UK, caused major problems, including lost production. The original IP20 drives used at the factory were suffering from contamination, which was causing them to fail prematurely. The original IP20 inverters (typically rated 0.75kW), were driving conveyors on biscuit production lines at the Yorkshire factory. Any stoppage of the lines meant lost production - but, unfortunately  stoppages were many - a …