Variable speed drives (VSDs) are a small yet extremely important piece of electrical equipment on every mining, processing, and manufacturing site. A VSD sits between the electrical supply and a motor, regulating the flow of energy and converting AC to DC power before transferring it...
Developed as a result of the 2021 merger between the two companies, the Regal Rexnord Powertrain combines mechanical engineering with advanced IoT condition monitoring and diagnostic capabilities. “We now have the ability to offer customers a much broader range of products, and we have been able...
In 2020, new international efficiency standards and guidelines came into effect for OEMs. In response, Bonfiglioli has launched a new BXN motor series in Australia and New Zealand, and are looking ahead in terms of smarter energy solutions for the future of industrial business. “For those...
Steve Hittmann, Motion Australia’s Category Manager for Industrial Drive Systems, has witnessed the advantages of investing in the right equipment first-hand on many industrial sites. When it comes to electric motors used to power conveyors, pumps, heating and ventilation, a mismatch in product and application...
On a mining site, equipment such as pumps, heating and ventilation systems, air compressors, and conveyors are all powered by electric motors. The purchase price of these motors represents only a small percentage of their overall operating cost, as each unit can use up to...
This harvest season, Motion Australia recommends TECO’s MAX-Ex series range motor technology to protect equipment from an explosive incident that could endanger workers. Established in 1983 as a wholly owned subsidiary of TECO Electric & Machinery Co., TECO Australia has distinguished themselves in the market as...
With the uptake of Variable frequency drives (VFDs) to enhance the energy efficiency across every industry, a problem is surfacing: An increase in a bearing failure mode called Electric Erosion. Caused by the leaking of stray currents from the motor, the issue can lead to unwanted...
