Electric drives in industrial applications consume up to 70 percent of the total energy required, creating great potential for optimization. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS meets these demands with a range of powerful, energy-saving electric motors including asynchronous, synchronous, explosion protected, and smooth body versions. These motors are built in-house for high availability, deliver high-efficiency, and meet all common global efficiency regulations and standards. Thanks to the modular design, they are compatible with the full NORD gear unit and variable frequency drive portfolio and can also be used as stand-alone motors.NORD motors are constructed with superior insulating methods to provide excellent moisture protection, low temperature rise, and voltage spike resistance in accordance with NEMA MG 1. Low rotor inertia and high starting torque allow peak performance in difficult applications involving high start/stop cycling rates or rapid acceleration/deceleration. Standard motors offer protection from the elements and include design benefits such as shaft lip seals on both ends of the motor shafts, stator to endbell connections sealed to exclude moisture, double coated magnetic wire insulation, corrosion resistant alloy materials, threaded cable entry holes, and more. While standard features address the most common requirements, there are many additional selections to configure NORD motors to meet system requirements.NORD produces four different lines of three-phase asynchronous motors with a power range of 0.16 – 75 hp for operation in a wide variety of applications. While smooth-body motors are ideal for hygienic wash-down environments like the food and beverage industry, two-speed and single-phase motors provide the necessary power for machine tools, pumps, conveyor belts, and fans, and standard three-phase motors offer unmatched protection against electrical and mechanical overload in countless applications. In the standard power range, IE3 motors retain the same overall dimensions as lower efficiency motors for easy drop-in replacement when switching efficiency classes.Smooth surface motors offer a wash-down design suitable for the food and beverage industry, pharmaceuticals, dairy, bottling, and other hygienic applications. Their aluminum alloy housing provides an inherent resistance to corrosion and thanks to the smooth surface, particles have no ridges or cavities to cling to, making them easy to remove during cleaning. The product offering includes four continuous duty premium efficient asynchronous motor sizes with a power range of 0.16 – 1.50 hp. Standard benefits include minimum IP66 ingress protection rating, inverter/vector duty wiring and insulation, and moisture-resistant varnished dipped windings. Additional motor options for wash-down systems include brakes, thermal overload protection, space heaters, potted terminal boxes, condensation drain holes, and connectivity solutions.IE5+ synchronous motors from NORD utilize permanent magnets, eliminating the need for an external energy supply to generate the magnetic field and resulting in extremely high efficiency, high-power density, and enabling considerable energy savings to be achieved, especially for continuous duty applications. Unlike other motors, IE5+ motors deliver constant torque and efficiency over a wide speed range, even at partialload operation and low speeds, allowing for system variants to be reduced. Ventilated versions (TEFC) are optimized for intralogistics thanks to their advanced heat dissipation via a finned housing while smooth body versions (TENV) deliver a corrosion resistant option for hygienic environments.NORD additionally offers explosion-proof motors to elevate safety and efficiency of operations in hazardous environments such as those in grain mills, pharmaceuticals, mining, and more that encounter explosive dust or potentially flammable gas atmospheres. Explosion-protected motors for gas atmospheres cover Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D while explosion-protected motors for dust atmospheres cover Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G. Available motor sizes range from 63 – 180 and offer a power range of 0.16 – 30 hp.NORD motors are not only powerful and robust, but also feature high gear ratios, toothed motor shafts, and a compact design for space-saving installation. Whether in agitators, conveyor systems, intralogistics, or the food and beverage production, NORD electric motors deliver high performance, reliability, and long service life.About NORD DRIVESYSTEMSWith more than 4,900 employees, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has been developing, producing, and selling drive technology for over 50 years, and it is a global leader among full-service providers in the industry. In addition to standard drives, NORD delivers application-specific designs and solutions for special requirements, such as energy-saving drives or explosion-protected systems. NORD has subsidiaries and sales partners in 80 countries worldwide. The dense sales and service network guarantees optimal availability, enabling short delivery times, and customer-oriented service. NORD produces a very diverse range of drives for torques from 88 lb-in to more than 2.5 million lb-in, provides motors in the power range of 0.16 – 1,341 hp, and manufactures frequency inverters with the required power electronics of up to 200 hp. Inverter solutions are available for conventional control cabinet installations as well as for decentralized, fully-integrated drive units. Visit nord.com.ContactArielle Spotts608-850-1444arielle.Spotts@nord.com

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — February 13th, 2023 — Milwaukee Electronics and subsidiary Automation Controls Group is excited to introduce its line of UniDrive® ZoneLogix® and ZoneLogix ®PRO zero pressure accumulation (ZPA)/ZLP) controllers, which provide end-users, systems integrators, and conveyor OEMs with the advantages of ZPA/ZLP with or without PLC interface.Designed to operate seamlessly with the UniDrive® flagship line of Brushless DC conveyor motors, the ZoneLogix® controller line provides a new level of product and zoned-system control, without the need to directly wire PLCs to each zone.The UniDrive® line of motors has been in use in the material handling industry for over a decade. Select conveyor OEMs have selected UniDrive® motors because they offer the best in reliability and design freedom, providing unprecedented flexibility in system application and manufacturing lead time. The UniDrive® motor has just one moving part, operates almost silently and achieves a superb torque-to-speed performance curve. With no maintenance required, low energy usage and more than 250,000 hours of drive bearing life expectancy, UniDrive® is the motor of choice for visionary conveyor owners that value long-term reliability.“For integrators building large-scale conveyor systems, UniDrive® motors and ZoneLogixTM controls offer plug-and-play simplicity.” said Mike Allen, Director of Sales-Material Handling. “With simplified in-rail mounting and a motor containing just one moving part for all conveyor widths, UniDrive® is designed to take up less space, is easy to install and requires no motor upkeep. Use it with any conveyor system and benefit from zero maintenance, extreme long life and highest design flexibility in its category.”UniDrive® motors provide more than ten times the design life of ordinary motor driven rollers (MDRs), making UniDrive® ideal for quality-conscious and cost-conscious conveyor designers and OEM manufacturers. The patented UniDrive® Brushless DC motors, motor drives, logic controls, P3 PowerCubesTM and/or application-specific solutions are expertly integrated to  address customer challenges in unit handling. When UniDrive® motors are paired with the industry-leading ZoneLogixTM ZPA/ZLP controllers, the combination provides superior performance and a very low total cost of ownership (TCO). Run LongerTM with UniDrive®.Register for PROMAT 2023 to learn more about UniDrive® motors in Chicago, Illinois. PROMAT expects “…over 900 or the world’s leading manufacturers and supply chain providers under one roof.”About Automation Controls GroupFounded in 1995, Automation Controls Group (ACG) provides control and automation solutions to system integrators and original equipment (OEMs) with volume requirements. ACG specializes in combining its patented line of DC motors, motor drives, controls and application-specific solutions to address customer challenges in the areas of parcel, case handling, system control, speed, usage requirements and more. ACG is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. Automation Controls Group is a division of Milwaukee Electronics.About Milwaukee Electronics Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin since 1954, Milwaukee Electronics engineers, designs and manufactures electronics for the aerospace, medical, defense, manufacturing, mining, corrosion protection and material handling markets. The company operates over 135,000 square feet of manufacturing in Portland, Oregon; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Tecate, Mexico. In addition to EMS and product design and engineering services, Milwaukee Electronics offers quick-turn prototyping through its Screaming Circuits business unit.Contact:Mike Allen – Director of Sales-Material Handling Products & Serviceswww.unidrive.solutionsMike.Allen@automationcontrolsgroup.com +1 (414) 426-6539

The new SK 112 motor size extends the power of compact IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motors to 15.0 hp.IE5+ synchronous motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS deliver constant high efficiency and torque over a wide speed range, reducing system variants, TCO, and providing a fast return on investment.IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS deliver some of the highest energy efficiency available in the market. Permanent magnet technology utilizes high-strength permanent magnets to create a constant magnetic field, eliminating the need for external excitation and resulting in extremely high efficiency of up to 95%, high power density, and significant energy savings. NORD offers IE5+ motors in sizes 71, 90, and newly released, size 112, extending the power range from 0.5 to 15.0 hp and torque up to 387 lb-in.Unlike other motors, IE5+ synchronous motors deliver constant torque and efficiency over a wide speed range, even at partial load and low speeds. This enables reduced system variants, minimized administrative expenses, and leaner manufacturing, logistics, storage, and service processes. Ventilated versions (TEFC) are available in all 3 frame sizes and feature a finned housing that provides advanced heat dissipation ideal for continuous duty intralogistics applications. Smooth body, non-ventilated versions (TENV) are available in motor sizes 71 and 90 and offer a corrosion resistant option in hygienic environments such as food and beverage applications. IP69K Protection Class is additionally available with TENV versions for an easy-to-clean surface that can withstand harsh environments.IE5+ motors significantly exceed the highest defined energy efficiency class, considerably reducing their energy consumption and CO2 emissions. In addition to considering energy efficiency, the motors also consider material efficiency. They feature an innovative 8-pole Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) design that reduces the number of active motor parts, resulting in material savings regarding the sheet metal and magnets. The stator can also be manufactured with single-tooth winding, reducing the use of copper in the winding head.Drive solutions from NORD are always configured to individual application requirements, creating the ideal system for each project. IE5+ synchronous motors further expand their system capabilities with compatibility across their product range of gear units and electronic control projects. The motors themselves are equipped with a standard incremental encoder and feature additional options including an integrated mechanical brake, motor connectors, absolute or magnetic encoders, and various flange mountings for gear unit attachment as well as direct mounting. No matter the application, IE5+ PMS motors help users achieve increased operational efficiency, reduced total cost of ownership, and a fast return on investment.About NORD DRIVESYSTEMS® GroupWith more than 5,000 employees worldwide, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has been a global leader in drive technology since 1965. Specializing in gear units, gear motors, electric motors, and drive electronics, including energy-efficient and explosion-protected solutions, NORD offers a comprehensive range of products. The company supports customers with subsidiaries and partners in 80 countries and provides fast delivery and customer-oriented service. For more information, visit nord.com.

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