Sawmill Automation: Going Where Direct-Stop and Hydraulic Technologies “Cant”
Modernization is gaining ground in sawmills — a trend that comes on the heels of mounting pressures to meet ever-rising productivity, throughput and efficiency demands. As a result, machine builders are increasingly turning to variable frequency drives (VFD) and other electric components and systems to replace traditional pneumatic, hydraulic and direct-stop systems.
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White Papers and Case Studies

Drive Modernization at a Cement Facility
Running an archaic chain-and-sprocket drive on four bucket elevators, a leading cement producer was struggling with inefficiency and downtime, costing thousands of dollars in lost production.

Reducing Waste in Wastewater Treatment
A municipal wastewater facility faced persistent maintenance issues with its screw-lift drive system, resulting in frequent breakdowns and continuous repair expenses.

Maximize Gearmotor Speed Range
Learn why to operate gearmotors above 60Hz. Through a common example, we will show you how to select the proper gearmotor that will significantly enhance performance.

Sawmill Automation: Going Where Direct-Stop & Hydraulic Technologies “Cant”
Exploring the productivity and efficiency gains of outfitting a sawmill’s resaw line with VFDs, Ethernet and other automated electromechanical systems.

Modular, Scalable Kinematics
Learn about functionally scaled robotics solutions consisting of individually customizable packages that fit nearly any automation robotics application.

Power and Energy Systems for the Evolving Factory
Explore industrial drives, power supplies, and energy solutions to reduce peak power usage and installation costs, and to promote overall system efficiency.

Modernized PET transport line achieves energy savings of up to 75%
Coca-Cola HBC Austria faced growing challenges with their aging transport line. High energy consumption and escalating CO2 emissions necessitated a pressing upgrade to meet sustainability targets and operational efficiencies.

Drive Modernization at a Cement Facility

Reducing Waste in Wastewater Treatment

Maximize Gearmotor Speed Range

Sawmill Automation: Going Where Direct-Stop and Hydraulic Technologies “Cant”

Modular, Scalable Kinematics.

Flexible Power and Energy Systems for the Evolving Factory

Modernized PET transport line achieves energy savings of up to 75%
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