<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Motors Drives</title><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au</link><description>Updated every 10 minutes of every day.</description><language>en-au</language><item><title>Integrated products offer new steps</title><description>INTELLIGENT Motion Systems has released a pair of integrated motor and drive products which have new step and directional controls.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Integrated-products-offer-new-steps/434202.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Split phase AC gearmotors</title><description>BISON Gear has released a range of parallel shaft AC gearmotors available in eight standard models, as part of its Von Weise Drop-In Replacement (VWDIR) product line.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Split-phase-AC-gearmotors/434203.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reversible DC gearmotor</title><description>MIDWEST Motion Products has released a reversible DC gearmotor which can accept any 24V DC source, including battery power.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Reversible-DC-gearmotor/434115.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dodge CSTs drive efficient conveyor operations</title><description>THE OAKY North mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin is using Dodge Controlled Start Transmission (CST) technology from Baldor to drive its longwall extraction belt conveyors.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Dodge-CSTs-drive-efficient-conveyor-operations/434116.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Metric brakes and clutches</title><description>DANAHER Motion has released a range of RoHS compliant metric clutches and brakes which can be customised.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Metric-brakes-and-clutches/433999.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bonfiglioli commended at materials handling awards</title><description>BONFIGLIOLI Transmission has been commended at the Australian Bulk Handling Awards for its 20 years of activity in the Australasian market.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Bonfiglioli-commended-at-materials-handling-awards/434000.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upgrade to servomotors</title><description>ANIMATICS has upgraded two of its integrated servomotors with added power and functionality.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Upgrade-to-servomotors/433777.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Compact variable frequency drives</title><description>CARLO Gavazzi has released a range of compact AC variable frequency drives for general purpose motor applications.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Compact-variable-frequency-drives/433778.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Forty per cent more torque from DC motor</title><description>PITTMAN has released a range of brush-commutated DC servo motors said to deliver more power than most other motors of similar size.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Forty-per-cent-more-torque-from-DC-motor/433624.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liquid regenerative braking technology</title><description>TECHNOLOGY from Ideas has launched an innovative braking technology which contains few moving parts, is totally sealed and can be regenerative.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Liquid-regenerative-braking-technology/433626.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Micro manipulator stage</title><description>STEINMEYER has released a high precision micro manipulator stage fabricated from high strength anodised aluminium.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Micro-manipulator-stage/433509.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Motors for portable equipment</title><description>BALDOR have released a range of motors with Hall sensors or resolver feedback for use on portable equipment.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Motors-for-portable-equipment/433510.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brakes and clutches with a variety of features</title><description>CGB PRECISION Products is distributing a range of hysteresis brakes and clutches from Magnetic Technologies in Australia and New Zealand.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Brakes-and-clutches-with-a-variety-of-features/433416.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Energy efficient fractional horsepower gearmotors</title><description>BISON Gear has released a range of fractional horsepower electrical gearmotors, in response to customer demand for increased energy efficiency.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Energy-efficient-fractional-horsepower-gearmotors/433417.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oriental upgrades its website</title><description>ORIENTAL Motor has launched a new website designed to help customers select the right motor for an application.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Oriental-upgrades-its-website/433240.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEW-Eurodrive opens Adelaide base</title><description>SEW-EURODRIVE has opened a sales and service facility in Adelaide, South Australia.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/SEW-Eurodrive-opens-Adelaide-base/433241.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Linear motors for machining centres</title><description>THE SCHAEFFLER Group has launched a range of synchronous linear symmetrical motors which are ideal for use on large machining centres.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Linear-motors-for-machining-centres/432928.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bonfiglioli extend Asia-Pacific services with new Singapore office</title><description>BONFIGLIOLI Transmission has announced further expansion of its Asia-Pacific and Australasian operations with a new office in Singapore.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Bonfiglioli-extend-Asia-Pacific-services-with-new-Singapore-office/432929.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Taper bushes prevent shaft damge</title><description>AUTOMATED Motion Systems has released a range of BERVINA taper bushes designed to help fix pulleys and gears to motor shafts without damage.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Taper-bushes-prevent-shaft-damge/432845.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New edition of magnetic tome released</title><description>MAXON Motor has released a technical book outlining magnetism written by Dr. Otto Stemme.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/New-edition-of-magnetic-tome-released/432846.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stepper drives for single- or multi-axis motion control</title><description>AUTOMATED Motion Systems has released a range of economical stepper drives suitable for single- or multi-axis motion control applications.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Stepper-drives-for-single-or-multi-axis-motion-control/432447.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Single-phase right-angle gearmotors</title><description>BISON Gear has released a range of single-phase, right-angle gearmotors as part of its Von Weise Drop-In Replacement (VWDIR) product line.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Single-phase-right-angle-gearmotors/432247.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Book deals with miniature motor selection problems</title><description>MAXON Motor has released a book as part of its Academy Series containing key design information on small DC motor and servo drive systems.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Book-deals-with-miniature-motor-selection-problems/432248.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>High speed stepper motors</title><description>AUTOMATED Motion Systems has released a range of stepper motor drives for high power single- and dual-axis applications which require high speed and resolution.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/High-speed-stepper-motors/432114.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Servo-electric motors to drive a greener sheetmetal industry</title><description>SHEETMETAL Machinery Australia says there is an increasing trend to drive sheetmetal machinery with servo-electric motors instead of hydraulic equipment.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Servo-electric-motors-to-drive-a-greener-sheetmetal-industry/432115.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brush motor for handheld tools</title><description>THINGAP has released a brush motor designed for use in industrial handheld and portable tools.

</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Brush-motor-for-handheld-tools/431821.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drive package incorporates miniature motors, encoders and gearheads</title><description>ERNTEC has released an entire family of precision miniature in-line DC micromotors, encoders and gearheads as part of a compact high-performance drive package from FAULHABER.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Drive-package-incorporates-miniature-motors-encoders-and-gearheads/431825.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Overload protection torque transducer</title><description>AMS INSTRUMENTATION &amp; Calibration has released a torque transducer which features low deflection and high torsional stiffness.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Overload-protection-torque-transducer/431827.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Customisable linear actuators</title><description>SKF has released a range of linear actuators which can be fitted with a wide range of specialised components to deliver to custom solutions.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Customisable-linear-actuators/431701.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Motorised linear slide combines partner’s technology</title><description>HAYDONKERK Motion Solutions has released a motorised linear slide assembly said to provide exceptional linear speed, accurate positioning and a high linear force-to-size ratio.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Motorised-linear-slide-combines-partner-s-technology/431703.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Additional member of gearbox family</title><description>CONE Drive has announced improvements to one of its industrial gearbox ranges with new size available.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Additional-member-of-gearbox-family/431704.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drop-in torque transducer</title><description>AMS INSTRUMENTATION &amp; Calibration has released a torque transducer designed as a drop-in replacement for one of its previous models.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Drop-in-torque-transducer/431461.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DC power supplies for control applications</title><description>EATON Electric Systems has released a series of DIN-rail mountable 24V DC power supplies.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/DC-power-supplies-for-control-applications/431462.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Precise linear actuators</title><description>ATLANTA Drive Systems has released a range of linear actuators which use rotating or non-rotating spindles to offer precise positioning.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Precise-linear-actuators/431463.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spindle-driven axis reduces cycle times</title><description>FESTO has released a spindle-driven, cantilever axis said to reduce cycle times to a minimum.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Spindle-driven-axis-reduces-cycle-times/431125.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Self-lubricating composite bearings</title><description>LM76 has released a range of self-lubricating Teflon composite bearings designed for linear, rotary and oscillating motion applications.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Self-lubricating-composite-bearings/431126.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three-phase VFD in Australia</title><description>WEG AUSTRALIA has released its three-phase variable frequency drive (VFD) in Australia.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Three-phase-VFD-in-Australia/431127.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Closed-loop motion controller</title><description>INGENIA has a released a closed-loop motion controller for DC brushed and brushless motors.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Closed-loop-motion-controller/431039.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VFD for DC to AC motor conversion</title><description>BUCYRUS has released a variable frequency drive (VFD) which can be used on its Vers-A-Trac 650AC.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/VFD-for-DC-to-AC-motor-conversion/431040.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Haydon Switch &amp; Instrument merges with Kerk Motion Products</title><description>HAYDON Switch &amp; Instrument has announced it has merged with Kerk Motion Products to operate under the name HaydonKerk Motion Solutions.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Haydon-Switch-Instrument-merges-with-Kerk-Motion-Products/431041.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bearing sealed cam followers</title><description>QUALITY Bearings &amp; Components has launched a line of high carbon steel needle bearing sealed cam followers.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Bearing-sealed-cam-followers/430824.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mechanical grade for non-lubricated applications</title><description>METALLISED Carbon has released a Babbitt mechanical grade ideal for non-lubricated applications in dry or submerged environments.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Mechanical-grade-for-non-lubricated-applications/430826.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Baldor components cut down maintenance and boost reliability at Irish Quarry</title><description>CORCORAN Concrete says the adoption of Dodge gearboxes and bearings from Baldor has dramatically increased conveyor ‘uptime’ at its quarry in County Mayo, Ireland.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Baldor-components-cut-down-maintenance-and-boost-reliability-at-Irish-Quarry/430830.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cylindrical bushings lubricate operations</title><description>RINO Industries has launched range of cylindrical bushings made from a composite bearing material, developed specially to operate with marginal lubrication.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Cylindrical-bushings-lubricate-operations/430728.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Miniature coupling with flexible characteristics</title><description>RW has released a flexible, miniature coupling with a length of nine millimetres and a diameter of 5.5mm.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Miniature-coupling-with-flexible-characteristics/430730.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pinions reduce torque requirements </title><description>ATLANTA Drive Systems has released a range of ISO 9409-1 flanged pinions, designed to reduce the amount of drive torque required.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Pinions-reduce-torque-requirements/430732.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Slew ring worm drive gears</title><description>MOTION Technologies has developed a range of worm drive gears for use with motors, which incorporate a slew ring.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Slew-ring-worm-drive-gears/430437.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Intelligent stepmotor</title><description>TECHNOSOFT has released a range of stepmotors specially adapted to distributed motion control applications with integrated intelligence.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Intelligent-stepmotor/430438.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MOOG acquires motion control technology</title><description>MOOG has bolstered its range of motion control products with the acquisition of Berkeley Process Control for $US14m (around $A20m).</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/MOOG-acquires-motion-control-technology/430439.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brushless motor integrated circuits</title><description>ATMEL has released two driver integrated circuits (ICs) for use in brushless DC motor applications.</description><link>http://www.motorsdrives.com.au/Article/Brushless-motor-integrated-circuits/429890.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>