Bearing this in mind, it’s no small wonder that there is an ongoing process of legislation requiring new technologies to adhere to ever higher standards of efficiency.
Bauer Gear Motor claims it offers a wide range of energy efficient solutions that meet current IE2, and future IE3 and IE4, regulations and the company has recently hosted a technology forum to help its customers understand the latest developments in the industry and discuss the best practices for maximising energy efficiency in the drive train.
Karl-Peter Simon, president of Bauer Gear Motor, speaking at a recent Bauer technology forum, said: “Improving energy efficiency isn’t simply a matter of social responsibility. Approximately 90% of the lifetime costs of an electric motor are associated with energy consumption, so understanding how the newest technologies can cut down on energy use is as important from a business perspective as it is from an environmental one. The purpose of the forum was to answer any questions our customers had about current and future legislation and offer guidance on the advantages of PMSM technology over ASM in certain industrial scenarios.”
Concentrating on permanent magnetics synchronous motor (PMSM) technology, Bauer has developed a range of gear motors which are suitable for operation in a range of applications, including assembly and hygiene critical areas. Its PMSM motors are said to have "a proven saving of over 30% under partial load when compared to asynchronous technology (even IE3 motors), which can result in significant cost savings in many applications".
