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When using slitting machines it’s important to have accessories or products in place to help ensure accuracy and to enhance productivity.  These machines convert various types of material into flexible packaging for a number of industries such as food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.  The production process must run smoothly while creating a usable product in the least amount of time.  That’s why ConvertingSolutions.us provides certain accessory products to help enhance operation of slitting machines and other converting machinery.

Check out the frequency converters, dancer duty potentiometers and various system interface products to help the slitter machine process.  Click here to view slitting machine products >>>

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Introducing the KBPC Series of NEMA 4X washdown/watertight DC drives.  Manufactured by KB Electronics, KBPC drives provide reliable speed and torque control for a variety of industrial applications.  The series has two models of analog style DC drives, which range from 1/50 to 3.0 horsepower.  Housed in a rugged die cast aluminum enclosure, these have a protective acrylic coating, which provides resistance from corrosion.  KBPC switches are sealed with rubber boots, and the main speed potentiometer has a shaft seal.  For standard features, specifications, brochure, manual and more, visit Carotron’s main website here – View KBPC Features here

Adding New Products!

Posted: 15th May 2012 by editor in Motor Control
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At Carotron we’re always adding new products and tips to our website to bring our clients the best possible buying experience. A category that has been growing by leaps and bounds on our site is the DC drives section.

Check out the latest drives added that are manufactured by KB Electronics.  Carotron is a top reseller for KB  and is continuously adding new exciting pages to showcase these products.  Click here for more DC drive product details

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Why is it important to keep a DC motor running efficiently?  These motors are often used to power heavy duty equipment and machinery in a variety of industrial facilities.  A DC motor can either hurt or help production based on how well it operates. The motor can also either use up or help save on energy costs for a plant or facility.  There are 3 basic ways you can boost energy efficiency for DC motors…

1)  Regular Maintenance

2)  Lubrication Checkups

3)  Drive Upgrades  (DC drives for accurate motor control)

We’ve put together an entire article explaining these three methods.  Read more about these DC motor efficiency tips here…

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Need a DC drive that offers variable speed capabilities for PM and Shunt DC motors?  Then check out one of our latest drive additions to the Carotron website – the KBPB™ “Cycler” which is manufactured  by KB Electronics.

This chassis-style drive can power motors through 3 horsepower. It provides anti-plug instant reversing, rapid run brake cycling and solid state dynamic braking.

Also features KB’s patented Overload and Reversing Circuit, KB’s exclusive Plug-in Horsepower Resistor®, Auxiliary Heatsink, and more.  KBPB™ controls motors using three methods:  5K Remote Speed Pot, Auxiliary Speed Pot (S4 Terminal), and Voltage Following.  Learn more about KBPB™ “Cycler” drives here >>>

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Do you need a Full-Wave DC control for a conveyor, pump, feeder, packaging machine or other industrial use?  The KBIC Series, manufactured by KB Electronics, might be the solution.  These drives are designed to control AC/DC, Shunt Wound and PM motors for a variety of applications.  Compact in size, each model is  easy to install and operate.  The series includes a variety of models with various current and voltage ratings.

Also features MOV transient protection for the power bridge, smooth acceleration (.5 to 4 seconds), electronic current limiting (CL) to protect the motor, and many other useful features.  Carotron, Inc. is one of the top resellers of KB drives, and we are now showcasing the KBIC Series and other DC drives at our main website.  Check out the features, specifications, typical applications and more for KBIC and other drives here…

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Carotron, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of a variety of DC drives, including the Elite Pro, Trooper IV, Blazer IV and others. We also, however, are a top reseller for KB Electronics, a company that manufactures both AC and DC drives.  Today we’d like to bring to your attention a new section at our main website specifically for the KBMG Series of DC drives by KB Electronics – top selling KB drives.

These drives are designed to control DC PM or Shunt motors in a bidirectional mode.  They are regenerative DC drives, full wave and compact with 4-quadrant action – forward and reverse torque in both speed directions.  

Many  other great features, accessories and more, so check it out here…..

http://www.carotron.com/dcdrives/kbmgseriesgen/

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Are you looking for an affordable and reliable solution to stop AC motors more quickly in your facility?  AC motor braking can be tricky because in most instances, the motor’s rotor will keep going long after the power has been shut down.  What does this mean?  It means there is often a time lapse between the moment the motor stops and when it can be started up again.  In production-focused facilities, this downtime can add up to a huge loss of time and profits!  Our latest article discusses this issue and how DC injection brakes can help.  Read about ac motor braking solutions here….

*Also check out the SAF braking PDF here >>>

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In some web handling industrial applications, it’s desired to handle material with minimal contact.  This is called “non-contact” loop control. For non-contact sensing there must be alternate methods of control to the traditional processes using a dancer or load cell.  One method is ultrasonic loop control.  Another is optical or proximity detection loop control.

Carotron offers products to help with both types of non-contact web loop control, and we also provide detailed information about this process in our free application guide.  Read more at the Carotron website >>>

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If you need an “across the line” starter for a small industrial motor (under 5 horsepower), consider a DOL starter (direct-on-line) by c3controls.  Carotron offers Series 620 DOL starters, which are IEC Contactor + Overload Relay Assemblies.  Manufactured by C3controls, these starters have combined features that allow for motor overload protection while also giving the ability for the motor to have on/off switching.  These are popular in several industrial applications, including those with fans and pumps, conveyors, and compressors.

Click here to view the new DOL Starters page at Carotron’s main website >>>