Rob Wood, UK Sales Manager – LV Motors, ABB Limited, says: The world is facing a serious energy challenge. Demand for electricity will grow faster than for any other form of final energy. Pressures to reduce energy consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions come from everywhere. One of the simplest ways to address this challenge … Continue reading →
Thirty years ago, DC motors were the workhorse of industry when variable speed was required. These were found in many applications including mine winders, extrusion applications and the steel industry. However, they needed a maintenance schedule including regular brush changes and carbon removal from the windings. Every so often, a major overhaul was required in … Continue reading →
ABB provides motors and drive for revolutionary machine that will automate the demining process, making it faster and safer. ABB has supplied motors and a variable speed drive (VSD) for a revolutionary anti-personnel landmine clearance rig. The machine, which is the outcome of five years of R&D by MMD (Mining Machinery Developments), was donated to … Continue reading →
ABB Ability™ Digital Powertrains monitoring services provide advanced analytics and maintenance planning to ensure the efficient operation of powertrain equipment, including drives, motors, bearings and pumps. A suite of digital solutions including devices, software and services is the centrepiece of ABB’s stand, PC41, at the International Quarrying and Recycling show, Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, UK, 26-28 … Continue reading →
Dave Hawley, General Manager – Motors, ABB Limited, writes: There is a lot of debate about whether it is better to repair or replace a failed pump motor. A far better option is to ensure it doesn’t fail in the first place. In theory, a motor could run for as long as 50 years, substantially … Continue reading →
