Motherwell Automation to drive the Vacon range of AC variable speed drives to market - Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Motherwell Automation has announced the recent appointment of the company as the preferred Vacon AC drives partner within Western Australia.  Motherwell Automation will now stock, distribute and support the high quality Vacon range of variable speed drives, which can boost performance of electric motors and reduce energy costs throughout WA.
 
David Gent, Motherwell Automation's, LV Components Divisional Manager said "Vacon, who are one of the biggest AC drives manufacturers in the world, have a well deserved reputation for producing high quality drives.  They are well established globally within both HVAC and Industrial applications". 

"AC drives are definitely the way of the future," he said. "The technology enhances motor performance, with lower starting currents and reduced running costs contributing to savings on energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint."

The growth in the AC drive market is based on rising energy prices and increasing automation.  Currently, only about 10% of the electric motors in the world are controlled by AC drives but with the need to meet emissions targets and reduce the greenhouse also weighing down on industry, the adoption of these drives is set to rise considerably. 

"The beauty and appeal of Vacon drives is that they are quick and convenient to install, connect and commission easily and can be mixed and matched to suit individual client needs," Gent said.  "When it comes to choosing an AC drive, Vacon are at the top of their class. Furthermore, with the service and support infrastructure that Motherwell Automation provides in commissioning and installation of the drives, it makes perfect sense to choose an established and experienced long term partner for your drives requirements."

"One of the unique features of Vacon drive units is their modular design and compact size", Gent commented.  "The drives are available with 240v, 415v and 690v options and have the capacity for several I/O cards and field-installable conversion kits."

The Vacon NXL is a powerful and compact AC drive well suited to general light industrial applications from 0.75 to 30 kilowatts. Offering a high level of protection up to IP54, the unit can be installed on the wall without additional cabinets and is ready for immediate integration into the network. With versatile control and programming capabilities, this is a simple, impressive drive that is suitable for most HVAC applications.

The Vacon NXS is a reliable all-purpose drive which is in demand across a variety of applications including building services and mining applications. The robust design incorporated built in EMC filters, AC chokes and cable protection. The effective super-cooling principle allows high ambient temperatures and switching frequencies without de-rating and with a power range up to 160kW at 380-500V, the NXS was a reliable all-purpose drive.

The Vacon NXP range of drives are available either as wall mounted or cabinet drives.  The NXP is a state-of-the-art AC drive for use in all applications where reliability, dynamic performance, precision and power are required. The quality and reliability of a machine or process is in most cases the result of the precise, dynamic control of AC motors. The NXP has been designed to provide the best possible control under all circumstances, ensuring high operational quality and availability for the entire lifetime of a system.  The NXP range are available with 240v. 415v and 690v options up to 800kW with cabinet versions up to 2MW.

In a growing market where efficiency and performance enhancement will continue to weight against environmental concerns and energy consumption, Vacon is investing in R&D and leading edge technology.  The recent launch of Vacon DriveSynch showcases their reputation as an innovator in this field, with the new drive bringing to the market a state-of-the-art control concept for running standard drives in parallel to control high-power AC motors. This concept suits high-power single or multiple winding motors typically above 1 MW.

Motherwell Automation also provides a range of drive accessories including keypad door mount kits, through-mount adapters for panels, brake resistors, and various filters and varnished circuit boards for corrosive environments. The Vacon range of AC drives compliments the extensive range of industrial control and automation products on offer from Motherwell Automation, providing a single source for all your industrial control and automation needs.

For further information, please contact sales@motherwell.net.au