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With over 20 years’ experience in the electric motor industry, I have come to realize; there are no set rules when it comes to replacing a motor. There are many factors to consider. The general rule is to replace the electric motor if the cost of repair is around 60%-70% of the cost of new. However, there are also exceptions to this rule and many other factors to consider.

As I walked the Rockwell Automation Fair in Chicago last November, I was impressed by the number of Encompass Partners that recently launched Ethernet motion to their product line. What does that mean? It means that motion manufacturers are creating add on instructions for the Allen Bradley Logix family of controllers, simplifying integration into your Allen Bradley solution. Here are some of the products that I am excited about and you should be too:

Automation is everywhere. Think about it. Robotics is becoming more and more prevalent and industrial manufacturers are constantly seeking larger controls and larger systems. Have you ever wondered how all of that is affecting our Nation’s power grid? Rockwell Automation not only thinks about it, they are actually doing something about it by bringing new innovative products to the market that help conserve power. One such new product is the Regenerative Bus Supply Kinetix 5700 and Large Frame Inverters.

Linear Motion Requirements Come in All Shapes and Sizes. So do Exlar actuators. Exlar’s actuators are versatile and dependable. What’s their secret? The utilization of roller screws.

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.

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.