Motors come in three efficiency levels, exceed international energy standards, and provide multiple sealing, connectivity, and other options.
The DR motor meets and exceeds international energy standards and comes in three efficiency levels: DRS Standard Efficiency (IE1), DRE High Efficiency (IE2) and DRP Premium Efficiency (IE3), which meets EISA 2007 and NEMA Premium standards for the US, and other energy standards in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Other customizable options include:
•with a manual brake release, automatic or lockable, that can be easily field-adjusted to one of four different mounting positions.
•mounted encoders are also available for high-precision applications.
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The DR series "was developed with over 30 years of product knowledge from the DT/DV series and the latest in technology, materials and design," said Dave Ballard, manager of engineering and marketing. "For years, SEW-Eurodrive has provided the industry with highly efficient drives and gearmotors. Now, we provide optimal customization for cost savings, and deliver even better total drivetrain efficiency."
Rotor cage material is copper and aluminum. Horsepower breaks down as follows:
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January 2010 Control Engineering North American print edition Product Exclusive
– Edited by Renee Robbins, senior editor
Control Engineering News Desk
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