Propeller head
Ask any engineer about electric motors and most of us visualise low- or medium-voltage three-phase equipment, either precision synchronous motors, driving machines or, more likely, standard asynchronous induction motors running pumps, fans and sometimes compressors. We see them everywhere, on all manner of industrial and utility plant, as well as heating and ventilating systems.
ABB drive saves £25,000 worth of downtime at GKN
GKN Wheels plant in Telford believes it will save some £25,000 per year following the installation of an ABB low voltage ac drive.