Industrial drive systems are comprised of various components, all of which can cause inefficiencies to occur over time. That is, unless careful consideration is taken when choosing these components and a full system design approach is used when developing drive systems.
As Rebecca Banks from STOBER Drives explains in our top piece in today’s newsletter, it is important to understand where energy losses often occur as well as the role components play within a drive system. This can lead to better component selection to meet both performance and efficiency requirements.
While focusing on individual components is important, she said the biggest gains often come from system-level thinking because how components interact can either amplify or reduce inefficiencies. For instance, matching motor characteristics to gearbox ratios ensures both operate within optimal efficiency ranges.
What strategies are you using to prevent energy loss? Is energy efficiency a key performance criterion for your customers today? Have suggestions for future articles or topics we should cover related to preventing energy loss and improving efficiency? Email me at [email protected] to offer your thoughts.
Sara Jensen, Editor, Power & Motion
