The term 'KV' refers to the revolutions per minute (rpm) constant of any machine. The KV number tells us how many revolutions the machine will turn when one volt is applied to the drive, with no load attached. Because the value refers to the operation of the machine at zero loading, the number will always be significantly higher than the corresponding real application rating. The KV rating is useful for evaluating the power capacity of an...more
In industrial situations it is often necessary to combine potentially dangerous and volatile machinery with hazardous environments of all kinds. In high risk industries and workplaces it is essential that every piece of equipment is thoroughly checked for safety and integrity in the applicable environment. This standard extends to not only the external machinery manipulated by workers, but also the electric motors used to power the machinery. All...more
Hello.How are you today?What makes a good braking system in a race car? If you have a road car you will want your brakes to be able to slow the car from whatever speed the car is capable of to a dead stop in the shortest distance possible. Further to this, the car must be totally controllable and stable while slowing or stopping. The car must stop in a straight line without any brake fade. A race car has different criteria when braking, a racing car rarely needs to be slowed to a dead stop in race conditions (However the car must be capable of stopping to a dead stop if needed). A race car used on the circuit must be able to slow from the maximum speed to the slowest speed required in the shortest distance possible, this braking performance needs to be repeatable as many times as required without loss of brake effectiveness, whilst remaining totally controllable at all times in the brake zone. That means being able to change the race line or position on the track while under maximum brakes, with no hint of brake fade. That is a massive ask in race conditions and why a good driver is always aware not to over brake.The braking capability of a car is measured by the distance it takes...more
DC injection braking is a halting system used with AC drives and works by the sudden input of a direct current into an alternating current system, which causes the machine to slow down and stop. This braking system is used to provide a safe and soft stop for a huge number of different machines and vehicles such as rock crushers, centrifuges,...more
If you are not familiar with their operation, a gear motor is an electric engine that has many uses in both industrial and consumer products. As demand grew for a more compact unit, manufacturers began to mount the driving gear directly on top of the motor shaft, as this makes the whole unit much smaller. This has only led to an increase in their...more
PID controller - a PID is the most commonly used feedback controller. A PID controller calculates an "error" value as the difference between a measured process variable and a desired set point. The Pid controller attempts to minimize the error by adjusting the process control inputs. The PID controller calculation involves three separate constant parameters, and is accordingly sometimes called three-term control: the proportional, the integral and derivative values, denoted P, I, and D.Auto tune controller Auto tune controller provide economical control for a wide variety of processes, including heating, cooling, and heat/cool. When auto tune controller is used with the proper transmitters, these devices can also control pressure, flow, humidity, motion, or pH. The front panel is NEMA 2, 3R, and 12 rated for waterproof protection and are corrosion resistant. The sophisticated design of auto tuner controller incorporates the latest microprocessor and surface mount technology, compressing an unprecedented number of standard features into a compact 1/16 DIN package. The user can program control functions from the front panel; input types are DIP switch selectable. Multiple tuning...more
In this age of speedy online shopping, its easy to find exactly the DC electric motor you are looking for from the comfort of your own laptop or desktop computer. That is, however, if you know exactly what you are looking for. Deciphering the...more
WENTZVILLE, MO (March 20, 2012)- This past weekend at The Bullring at Las Vegas (NV) Motor Speedway, 14-year old Kyle and 12-year old Clayton Weatherman demonstrated why they are two of the nations top Legend car drivers.In two days of racing action...more
One of the basic elements for most machines that run on electricity is the motor. Without it, there would be no torque for the equipment to function at high speeds and efficiencies. Therefore, whether it is handy power tools for home or high-profile...more
Hello.How are you today?I trust this message has reached you in good spirits.Sorry I have not been in touch with the Tech Session for quite a while now, we have been so busy supplying, developing and producing Motorsport products all over the...more
Motors are the basis of most electronic machines these days. One of the most commonly used motors is the DC engine,which offer high speeds and torque for the machines. It does so by taking the electrical energy from the mains and converting it into...more
Motors form an integral part of everyday life as they are vital for most machines, from vehicles to daily use appliances. The traction motor is one such device, which is specially used for offering torque and controlling the motion of any equipment....more