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Inside Advanced Energy's Motor Test Lab
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Case Study: Automation Direct Advanced Energy is a leading provider of testing and consulting services in the motor and drives industry. An independent source for accurate and unbiased information, Advanced Energy helps organizations make decisions that will impact their reputation and financial future. Clients include utilities, industrials, original equipment manufacturers [OEMs], motor and / or drive manufacturers and distributors. Most of Advanced Energy’s motors and drives services can be applied across industries. This article concentrates on services performed for one of our distributor clients. AutomationDirect approached Advanced Energy to receive assistance selecting a supplier for a line of General Purpose AC Motors that would meet their high quality standards. Joe Kimbrell, Motors, Drives, and Motion Control product manager at AutomationDirect, had already selected several possible suppliers and wanted credible information for the basis of his selection. Advanced Energy took several steps to satisfy AutomationDirect’s need for accurate information. First, a series of motor build and inspections analysis [MBIAs] were performed on motors from each of the potential suppliers. Inspections were done on a statistical sample of motors throughout the range of motors sizes and types they wished to add to their portfolio of products. This effort narrowed the field down to one supplier and led to the recent introduction of the IronHorse line of motors from AutomationDirect. Extensive motor and drive testing was then performed to validate inverter ratings for this new product line. No matter what part of the industry you are a part of, informed decisions can be made with the right information. “At AutomationDirect, we are in the business of helping our customers apply their product. Our expertise does not extend to the design details and intricacies of motor laminations and windings. We needed unbiased expert evaluation of motor design and manufacture. We turned to Advanced Energy to help us determine the best quality motors for our customers’ needs. Between Advanced Energy’s motor design knowledge and their real-world experience in the field of motor design and testing, we knew Advanced Energy could help us choose a family of motors with high quality and reliability. We are very satisfied with Advanced Energy’s assistance in helping us select an excellent family of motors that we can stand behind with full confidence,” said Joe Kimbrell, AutomationDirect. 2008 Motor, Drive and Automation Systems Conference We invite you to attend The 2008 Motor, Drive and Automation Systems Conference in Atlanta February 14 – 15, 2008 at the OMNI Hotel. Advanced Energy will host a booth during this event and we welcome the opportunity to spend some time with you. This Conference is today’s premier event focused on the latest advancements and economics in electric motor, drive & automation technology. We hope to see you there. OEM test programs OEM test services For more information about Advanced Energy’s OEM test program visit www.advancedenergy.org/motors_and_drives, or contact David Berkowitz [919-857-9047, dberkowitz@advancedenergy.org]. |
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