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Motors and Drives: Brains to Match Their Brawn

When an HVAC system is ‘humming along,’ that smooth hum is often courtesy of a motor or drive

Ron Rajecki

December 5, 2016

A look at some of the latest motor and drive products now available on the market.

AC Drives Market Worth $22.07 Billion by 2021

Market is growing due to urbanization, industrialization, rising need for energy efficiency

November 22, 2016

The global ac drives market is expected to grow from an estimated $15.72 billion in 2016 to $22.07 billion by 2021, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7 percent from 2016 to 2021, according to a report from MarketsandMarkets.

NEMA, CEMEP Agree on Systems Approach for New Motor Efficiency Standards

Motor community moves from isolated components to ‘extended product approach’ for greater energy savings

October 27, 2016

Members of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Motor and Generator Section and the European Committee of Manufacturers of Electrical Machines and Power Electronics (CEMEP) have revealed a new direction for global motor efficiency standards.

Eaton: Variable Frequency Drive

October 24, 2016

Designed for commercial, industrial, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, this engineered Frame 6 design drive utilizes thermal management techniques to provide power density and fully competitive performance.

NEMA Revises Guide to Motors and Generators

Updates address inverter-fed polyphase motors, temperature rise testing, and tolerances

October 6, 2016

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced it has revised NEMA MG 1-2016 Motors and Generators. NEMA MG 1 assists users in the proper selection and application of motors and generators.

RS Components and ebm-papst Extend Distribution Partnership

RS will continue to suppy ebm-papst fans and motors

September 5, 2016

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, has renewed its agreement with ebm-papst to supply its high efficiency fans and motor products throughout the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions.

NovaTorque Inc.: ECPM Motor

September 5, 2016

This is a 600-RPM version of the PremiumPlus+^® Electronically Commutated Permanent Magnet Motor. It is available from 0.75-3 horsepower (hp), with 5- and 7.5-hp models planned for the future.

Danfoss: BMS-Drive Connector

August 15, 2016

This is a plug-and-play solution that allows connection of the VLT HVAC Drive to building management systems using the BACnet/IP protocol. It complies with the B-AAC (BACnet Advanced Application Controller) profile.

Armstrong Fluid Technology: Pump Retrofit Kit

August 8, 2016

This retrofit unit allows building owners to replace the moving parts of an installed Armstrong constant-speed pump while retaining the existing pump casing, insulation, and piping.

Emerson to Sell Network Power, Leroy-Somer, and Control Techniques

Transactions are part of company’s strategic repositioning

August 5, 2016

Emerson announced an agreement to sell Network Power to Platinum Equity and a group of co-investors. The transaction is valued at $4 billion. Emerson also announced it has agreed to sell its Leroy-Somer and Control Techniques business units to Nidec Corp. This transaction is valued at $1.2 billion.