The Fenner QD Inverter
14/08/2013 ERIKS UK
Achieving energy efficiency from motors and drive systems for conveyors and elevators requires the specification of gearboxes, drive motors, couplings and chains that are capable of withstanding extreme loads, shock, and contamination from dust, debris and glass, plus widely varying temperatures. The quest to maximise efficiency is more than worthwhile; by focussing upon efficiency and cost reduction, the quarrying, mining and construction industries will be far better placed to survive the tough economy and maintain a strong competitive advantage.To extract raw materials from the ground in the most cost effective way requires an awareness of the most up-to-date methods of production, state-of-the-art products and new technologies. Companies such as ERIKS, that offer a deep and broad experience across the engineering industry, understand the challenges presented by harsh environments and work constantly to deliver solutions that meets those needs, with energy-saving features built in as standard.
The addition of one particular component offers not only the potential to save energy but reduces shock loading to machinery, and provides continuous motor protection, minimising both maintenance and operating costs.
That component is the Fenner QD Inverter.
This capability of this device to vary the speed of an electric motor delivers significant energy- and cost-savings, especially in industries where machinery can be required to work more or less around the clock. When inverters are fitted to heavy duty machinery, the resulting elimination of shock loads can significantly limit wear and tear as well as reduce energy consumption.
Efficiency is also enhanced by upgrading to an IE3 motor, which offers even greater energy efficiency than the IE2-rated motor now required within the EU. The ERIKS Online TCO Calculator provides a simple method of evaluating a motor upgrade, enabling the user to view the total cost of ownership for the year, or for fifteen years, or any period of years in between. The results provided by the calculator will list and compare the cost of repairing and running the existing motor, replacing it with a standard IE2 motor, or replacing it with an energy-efficient IE3 motor.
Plant reliability is vitally important in minimising downtime and maximising uptime - even a couple of hours' downtime can result in huge losses - but a range of simple but highly effective tools are now available that can reinforce that reliability.
For further information, please contact: Richard Ludlam, Marketing Manager, ERIKS UK T: +44 (0)121 508 6072 T richard.ludlam@eriks.co.uk www.eriks.co.uk
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