The hybrid motor starter from Phoenix Contact’s Contactron range, which provides reliable switching and reversing of motors, is now also available with push-in connection technology.
Power management company Eaton is now offering the new S811+ compact soft starter for operating currents from 11-1000A. One of the smallest intelligent devices in the industry, the S811+ comes with integrated overload protection and by-pass contactor - more than the standard protective features of most soft starters available in the market.
Carlo Gavazzi has launched the RSGD series of compact general purpose soft starters complete with monitoring, protection and self-learning features all in a compact 45mm housing and is suited to fixed speed motors up to 45Amp (22kW).
GAMBICA, the association for instrumentation, control, automation and laboratory technology, is set to present two seminars, on energy efficiency and electric motors respectively, at The Machine Building Show in Hall 3 of the NEC, Birmingham between September 25 and 26, 2013.
Carlo Gavazzi has introduced its first ever range of Digital Motor Protection Units for high end motor control. Designed to provide protection against the damage thermal effects can cause by overload; the device can provide constant monitoring of the motor, reduce costs and predict preventative maintenance, whilst increasing the overall lifetime of the motor making it extremely suitable for critical applications such as water treatment plants or power stations.
The ASTAT series of soft starters for 3ph standard induction motors provide high reliability for multiple applications.
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has launched its first multifunctional motor starter with integrated motor protection in a 30 mm mounting width for motors with ratings from 0.06 to 3 kW.
Specifying variable speed drives and correctly co-ordinated ancillary components is a fast and easy task with the convenient new slide-rule format selector tool from Eaton.
Eaton, a Pump Centre Member, will be showcasing its new ideas and solutions for the water industry at the Pump Centre Conference and Exhibition in Telford.
Did you know that the humble contactor was invented in the nineteen twenties and that its basic design has pretty much stayed the same ever since?