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Listing of all 93 news releases from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors):
Smart ABB drives for accurate positioning at Corus
User application article When pneumatic positioning systems failed to provide the accuracy needed for Corus Colors steel, systems integrator Boulting Technology turned to ABB high-performance machinery drives for a solution
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 4 July 2008)
How to specify motors for hazardous areas
'Motors for Hazardous Areas' is the ABB 255-page, full-colour catalogue detailing motors designed to operate in the toughest regulated environments, where flammable gas, vapour or dust may be present
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (10 June 2008)
Protecting the Cambridgeshire Fenlands from floods
Six 1250kW ABB industrial drives will be powering the UK's largest pumping station, protecting 700 km2 of land in the Cambridgeshire Fens from flooding
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (25 April 2008)
ABB drives the most modern cement kiln in Europe
User application article The most modern European cement kiln, at the Castle Cement Padeswood works in North Wales, is being speed controlled by two 300 kW ABB industrial drives
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (11 April 2008)
Motor efficiency standard will help energy saving
Technical background article ABB welcomes a new IEC international testing standard for electric low voltage motors that will make it easier for users to save energy by selecting the right high efficiency motors
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (28 March 2008)
ABB Drives UK distributor breaks GBP2M barrier
Halcyon Drives in Leeds has become the first ABB Drives Alliance partner in the UK to source more than GBP2 million worth of drives in a year
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (20 March 2008)
New drives and motors catalogue from ABB
The 2008 issue of the ABB full-colour 44-page drives and motors catalogue is now available, giving technical details of low voltage AC drives from 0.18 to 2,800kW and motors from 0.06 to 710kW
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (12 March 2008)
Motion Control Products appointed as distributor
Motion Control Products in Bournemouth has become the first national distributor of the entire new ABB machinery servo drive, and will stock the entire range, from 0.75 to 110 kW
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 February 2008)
ABB service teams can respond to customers faster
User application article ABB service engineers can devote more time to working for customers and less time chasing paperwork, thanks to digital pen and paper (DP+P) technology from Destiny
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 8 January 2008)
ABB general machinery drives extended to 22kW
The power range of the ABB general machinery drive has been extended to 22kW, for food and beverage, material handling, textile, printing, rubber and plastic, as well as woodworking
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (18 December 2007)
ABB receives E1.5M motors and drives order for UAE
ABB is supplying 1000 hazardous area motors and 150 variable speed drives worth Euro1.5 million as part of a massive project being undertaken by Abu Dhabi Gas Industries, to expand its gas processing
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (31 October 2007)
ABB awarded for drive supplies to pump industry
ABB has won the prestigious "Supplier of the Year Award" at the annual Pump Industry Awards 2007, backed by the British Pump Manufacturers Association
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (23 October 2007)
New drives on old pumps save GBP1 million at Corus
User application article A million pounds in annual energy savings is expected from an installation of ABB drives on cooling water pumps at Corus Strip Products in Port Talbot, South Wales
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (17 October 2007)
Extended warranty for ABB industrial drives.
The new ABB extended drive warranty offers an extra three years peace of mind, leading to a total of five years warranty on selected drives, extending the standard two year factory warranty
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 5 September 2007)
Fast pump motor repairs after flood damage
User application article A police motorbike escort was sent to accompany the return of repaired electric motors to the Mythe water treatment plant in Tewkesbury, following the floods which left thousands without running water
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 8 August 2007)
Preventive maintenance kits for ABB drives
ABB has extended its range of preventive maintenance kits offered for maintaining ABB industrial drives, simplifying lifecycle management and minimising any risk of product failure and downtime.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (23 July 2007)
Compact servo motors bring precise control
The HDP range of asynchronous servo motors has been launched by ABB, offering high dynamic performance motors for machine builders and OEMs, from 19 to 1400 Nm (2 to 270 kW)
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (16 July 2007)
Paper manufacturer saves GBP20kpa with ABB drives
User application article Variable speed drives from ABB are helping speciality paper manufacturer James Cropper save around GBP20k a year in energy costs at its mill near Kendal in Cumbria
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (21 June 2007)
High reliability drive improves competitiveness
DrivesAdvantage, DrivesActive and DrivesActive+ offer a new three-tiered variable speed drives service programme from ABB, which will help users prevent downtime and production losses
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (10 May 2007)
New ABB Drives Alliance centre in Home Counties
The ABB Drives Alliance is expanding, with a new member in Woking, Surrey: IDS South is a new branch of long-standing ABB Drives Alliance member, Inverter Drive Systems of Nottingham
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (25 April 2007)
Selection of motors for variable speed drive use
New ABB team for high performance drives market
Belton Park Golf Club grass is greener with ABB
New machinery drive with true servo performance
New drives and motors catalogue from ABB
New range of modular, water-cooled motors
Declaring the "reliability" for electric motors
Fan-less smoke venting motors reduce cost
'Best Environmental Initiative' saves GBP12k pa
ABB appoints first UK energy spokesperson
Modular induction motors to suit any application
New Marketing Appointment for ABB in Aberdeen
Single-call drive service from ABB Drives Alliance
Save over GBP1,800 on a single motor
ABB drives help UPM Shotton to greener future
ABB launches drive software for pump control
ABB appointment to tackle growing MV Drives market
New component drive provides simple installation
Making commissioning easy at Blackburn Hospital
Many users not ready for ATEX, says ABB
Simple installation for new DC drive from ABB
ABB motor controls keep sewage processes running
New drives and motors catalogue from ABB
ABB keeps it clean by taking away old drives
ABB drives give greener steel transport for Corus
FlashDrop achieves fast drive configuration
Mobile drive helps solve cloudy water problem
ABB UK drives business exceeds growth targets
Low cost, feature packed small drive launched
Fuseless, medium voltage AC drive for 6.9kV motors
ABB drive saves Northern Foods GBP2500 a year
AC drives breathe new life into sewage treatment
Blanket ATEX certification gives added security
Anglian Water falls back on ABB softstarts
Relay offers protection for feeder applications
Heinz raises energy efficiency with ABB drives
ABB drive offers built-in harmonic protection
ABB helps industry meet energy saving targets
A new ABB FactFile on motor markings
ABB drives to power mile-long quarry conveyor
ABB upgrades low voltage flameproof motor range
ABB drives save GBP30k a year for Northern Foods
Using hazardous area motors with drives
ABB standard drives for easy installation and use
ABB takes on the Food Industry drives market
ABB motors save Cereform GBP15k per year
Waste plant energy saves power with ABB drives
New version of fully updated 130-page motor guide
New ABB drives distributor in Wales
Range of component drives expands to 2.2 kW
ABB predicts backlash on OEMs in motors price war
ABB-powered electric car for land speed record
ABB showing high voltage motors at Hillhead 2005
Ammonia plant pumps continue running at 40Hz
ABB standard drives offer IP54 protection
ABB appointment supports energy-saving customers
Wilson Electric joins ABB network of HVAC partners
New drives and motors catalogue from ABB
New range of smoke venting motors from ABB
Process performance range powers upwards
ABB motors save Cereform £15k per year
Salt Union gets ABB award for energy saving
ABB Drives Alliance expands into Ireland
Get ABB motors faster from Hagemeyer Industrial
ABB motor travels well to all parts of the world
Salt Union saves GBP100k a year with a single fan
High temperature motors now available as standard
Savings from PID control on variable speed drives
Guide to ATEX 137 dos and don'ts
ABB becomes preferred supplier for Imerys Minerals
High voltage motors are standardised for OEMs
Data for over 500 motors now available online
Record breaking electric car to go the distance
