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Delivering a clean energy retrofit: 800mm SAE 1 bellhousing for 250kW electric motor

Delivering a clean energy retrofit: 800mm SAE 1 bellhousing for 250kW electric motor

jbj Techniques has developed a bespoke solution for a customer replacing a diesel engine with a 250kW, D355 frame electric motor on heavy equipment. Critical to this retrofit was the ability to interface the new motor with the existing SAE1/SAE14over-centre clutch, preserving the option to revert to diesel if required.

1st July 2025

Robust RFID prevents washing machines getting in a spin

Robust RFID prevents washing machines getting in a spin

A manufacturer of industrial workpiece-carrier systems trusts Contrinex's robust RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology to identify component baskets and initiate automated in-process washing.

30th June 2025

DC motors with multiple adaptations for copper rolling mill

DC motors with multiple adaptations for copper rolling mill

Menzel Elektromotoren has manufactured two identical DC motors for a copper rolling mill. The motors replace an older tandem motor setup. The manufacturer had to replicate the mechanical and electrical properties of the existing motors in detail.

27th June 2025

Paper mill starts up ABB technologies to ensure quality production at scale

Paper mill starts up ABB technologies to ensure quality production at scale

Yueyang Forest and Paper Company has commissioned ABB paper machine drives and laboratory testing systems for a comprehensive paper mill upgrade in China. As part of the multi-phase investment project, a new machine in Yueyang, Hunan Province, will produce up to 450,000 tons of fine paper per year.

27th June 2025

IMI boosts uptime and efficiency at Chinese plant with 3D printed valve trim

IMI boosts uptime and efficiency at Chinese plant with 3D printed valve trim

In an APAC first, eleven 3D printed valve trims, complete with ABJ soft seat, engineered by IMI have boosted uptime and efficiency at a Chinese power plant at substantially lower cost than a full valve replacement.

10th June 2025

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