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NFPA70 (National Electric Code) 2017 has a key revision in regards to Arc Flash compliance.

Soft starters are designed to limit current or soft start (ramp up the voltage) of a motor. The same holds true for braking or soft stopping. Simple settings perform the start and stop well. So what about in-between the start and the stop? Do you continue to use silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) control or do you utilize a bypass contactor?

The Allen Bradley SMC-50 range of soft starters are a premium offering within Allen-Bradley’s portfolio. The SMC-50 is available from 90A - 520A and is suited to mining and industry applications.

Standards can be confusing! In the North American machine marketplace, the key standards are UL508, NFPA79 & NFPA70 (National Electric Code). Below are some key changes that are being required with the latest version of NFPA70 (National Electrical Code) 2017.

The IEEE-519 Standard (Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems), established levels of voltage distortion acceptable to the distribution system and has been a standard among the industry for over 35 years.

Power regeneration is the process of recovering kinetic energy created by a motor, often controlled by a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), during stopping or braking and converting that energy to electricity, and feeding it back into the power grid.

Servo controlled electric actuators are a great way to improve upon the costs and performance of hydraulic systems. E-drive actuators utilize roller screw technology to obtain precise, smooth motion as well as excellent rigidity. The use of Servo motors to power the actuators allows for precise control that is easily operated with a range of controls, from simple indexing systems up to complex CIP motion, and can be easily integrated with any control system.

When it comes to collecting and reporting data there are many different types of solutions available.

We are so excited about the Stratix 2500 Lightly Managed Switch. Essentially, this switch closes the gap between unmanaged and managed switches. It offers a simple installation, much like that of the unmanaged switch, at a relatively low cost, while still meeting today’s industrial network demands.

Rockwell Automation recently held Automation Fair 2016 this past November in Atlanta Georgia. At the show they launched some of the newly released products within the Logix platform of Programmable Automation Controllers PAC’s.

Worried about the high cost of 600v cable? Don't be. The benefits to using 600V cable versus shielded ENET cable far outweigh the cost difference. Find out how.

Lost productivity caused by poor performance or unplanned failure of your automation assets can significantly reduce your revenue and profitability.

One way for engineers to improve on their startup times is to choose Rockwell Automation for their controllers, drives and motors.

Manufacturers spend over $30 Billion on electricity annually, with motors consuming around 64% of the electrical spend? Learn how to decrease your energy costs by utilizing Variable Frequency Drives for your pump and fan applications.

Rockwell Automation has an online portal where customers can find a vibrant hub of technical support from Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™. This hub offers online tools that provide quick and easy access to technical documents, a user forum, webinars and more.