Siemens is extending its Sinamics G120C-series of drives to include three new frame sizes for high power output ranges. The new frame sizes cover the power output range from 22 to 132 kW, making the series available from 0.55 to 132 kW. Standard features of the series include a compact design with optional filter, long cable lengths, full integration into…
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Siemens Severe-Duty AC Motors Now With 75-800 hp Output
Siemens announced the immediate availability of the SIMOTICS SD200 severe-duty motor in frame size 440 as its latest offering in the low-voltage SIMOTICS motor family. Providing high productivity and energy-efficient operation in all torque ranges, these new cast-iron NEMA motors are built to power pumps, fans, compressors, hoists, winders and similar equipment in harsh environments. With a three-year warranty, the…
Read MoreABB to Acquire Siemens Low-Voltage NEMA Motor Business
ABB has signed an agreement to purchase Siemens’ low voltage NEMA motor business. With manufacturing operations in Guadalajara, Mexico, this acquisition provides a well-regarded product portfolio, a longstanding North American customer base, and an experienced operations, sales and management team. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021. Financial terms of the transaction…
Read MoreSiemens Soft Starters for Demanding Requirements
With its Sirius 3RW5 range, Siemens has launched a new generation of soft starters for simple to demanding motor requirements. This comprehensive range of devices for the soft starting of three-phase asynchronous motors from 7 to 1,600 hp enables efficient, seamless, and easy motor protection implementation.The new Sirius 3RW5 soft starters are suitable for any motor, they can be easily…
Read MoreSiemens Soft Starters for Demanding Requirements
With its Sirius 3RW5 range, Siemens launched a new generation of soft starters for simple to demanding motor requirements. This comprehensive range of devices for the soft starting of three-phase asynchronous motors from 7 hp to 1,600 hp enables efficient, seamless and easy motor protection implementation and future-proof machine concepts to be implemented easily and cost-effectively.
Read MoreSummit Materials Adds Two to Board of Directors
Summit Materials Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed Anne M. Cooney and Susan A. Ellerbusch as new independent directors. With the appointment of Cooney and Ellerbusch, Summit’s board now comprises 10 members. Additionally, Summit announced that Neil P. Simpkins will resign from the board of directors, effective at the end of the company’s fiscal year.
Read MoreSiemens Controller for Fail-Safe Automation Applications
Siemens new Simatic S7-1518-4 PN/DP ODK controller easily handles the most advanced standard and fail-safe automation applications. The controller features a large 13 MB user work memory and up to 32 GB load memory with memory card. It offers a one nanosecond bit performance and six nanosecond performance for floating point arithmetic.
Read MoreSiemens Offers Analog Inputs for SIMATIC S7-1200
Siemens SM 1231 analog input signal modules convert analog signals from the process into digital signals for internal processing by the SIMATIC S7-1200.
Read MoreSiemens Offers VSS Motors
Siemens offers its new, high-thrust Simotics Vertical Solid Shaft (VSS) NEMA Premium motors. The high-thrust HP100 and extra-high-thrust LP100 exceed standards for efficiency, reliability, durability and flexibility. Both motors feature thrust capacity higher than industry standard, and the one-year thrust capacity of the new LP100 exceeds that of most motors in the industry. The angular contact thrust bearings are located…
Read MoreSiemens Simatic PCS 7 Process-Control System Upgrade
To meet the rising demands of automation, Siemens has further developed its Simatic PCS 7 process-control system and released Version 8.2, which comes with a range of new functionalities to improve not only user convenience but also the performance and efficiency of the process control system over the entire life cycle of process plants – from the planning stage through…
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