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‘New Class’ of High Efficiency Fan Motors Enter Refrigeration Market

Q-Sync Smart Synchronous Motor designed to provide energy savings in retrofits
November 2, 2015

The Q-Sync Smart Synchronous Motor represents a new class of energy efficient motors that are designed to reduce energy consumption while improving the power quality and reliability of fan motors, according to the manufacturer, QM Power.


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QM Power: Smart Motor

October 12, 2015

The Q-Sync Smart Synchronous Motor is currently available for refrigeration applications and intends to expand into additional markets in 2016. 


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Marathon Electric Motors: Tower Motors

September 28, 2015

These totally-enclosed air-over (TEAO) cooling tower motors with Bearing Current Protection (BCP) use AEGIS® shaft grounding rings. 


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The Professor: Controlling Motor Speed with VFDs

Benefits include improved comfort and energy efficiency
John Tomczyk
August 31, 2015

Using variable frequency drives (VFDs) to control the speed of a compressor can provide improved occupant comfort and quieter operation in air conditioning and heat pump applications. Always consult with the specific compressor manufacturer before using a VFD controller on any compressor.


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Packard Expands Operations with Indianapolis Distribution Center

New warehouse will stock inventory from 10,000+ product list, provide shorter lead times
August 28, 2015

Packard Inc., a Georgia-based HVACR master distributor, announced it will open a 42,000-square-foot Midwest distribution center in Indianapolis on Sept. 1.


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SJE-Rhombus: Starter Boxes

August 24, 2015

Select Start starter boxes are designed to allow the user to field select 208-, 240-, 480-, or 575-V charges based on application needs. 


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Electro Static Technology: Mounting Brackets

August 24, 2015

New Universal Mounting Brackets allow fast, easy installation of AEGIS® iPRO, AEGIS iPRO-MR, and AEGIS WTG Bearing Protection Rings on large motors.


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Low Voltage Motors Market to Grow at CAGR of 9.58% to 2019

The HVAC industry is one of the major end-users of low voltage motors
August 7, 2015

The global low voltage motors market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.58 percent from 2014 to 2019, according to an analysis from technology research company Technavio.


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Airxchange Inc.: AC Motor

August 3, 2015

The SyMAX PMAC Motors are designed to easily integrate with building automation systems. 


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VFD Improves Greenhouse Growth

Danfoss VLT drives and pumps help greenhouse grow ‘greener’
July 13, 2015

Len Busch Roses recently turned to Danfoss to provide a variable frequency drive (VFD) to power the fans used in its largest greenhouse.


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