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Gibbons Electric Motors

Motor Design
All M Series Motors are built in an all aluminium frame. The Main dimensions and rated outputs of the M Series generally conform to International Standards IEC 60034 and IEC 60072

Multi-mount feature
The standard M Series motor is supplied with the terminal box top mounted and has detachable feet. The unique multi-mount design allows the motor feet to be removed and the motor mounted in any of the standard positions. This feature means that for axial flow fans, there is no need for a motor mount in the fan case which enables quicker assembly times, lower cost and less restriction to air flow.

Find out more about our motors at http://www.gibbonsdrives.co.uk/products/motors/

WIN a Samsung camera with Gibbons Drives Systems

Fastest finger first – and WIN a Samsung camera

You could be the lucky winner of a Samsung 1030 Digital Camera. Simply click on the Fastest Finger First competition here.

Then all you have to do is program the ABB drive using your mouse. You can enter as many times as you like. The fastest recorded time by the end of July 2007 will be the winner.

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Durability + Reliability = Quality

Poor durability motors are costing British industry millions of pounds annually in plant downtime, wasted energy and replacement of the inferior motors. My concern is that the continued price erosion in motors that has benefited end users and OEMs in recent years is about to backfire as a series of premature motor failures from various manufacturers have recently been brought to our attention. In the last 18 months, Gibbons Drives Systems has received many calls to replace motors from other manufacturers that have clearly failed through the use of inferior materials and low cost production methods. The problem is knowing which motor represents durability, as motors with second rate materials inside can look perfectly adequate on the outside and even be perceived as being of a respectable brand. I can’t stress strongly enough how important the durability of motors is for the reliability of processes. If your motor goes down, you will have an unplanned production stoppage until it is repaired or replaced. This can cost as much as a new motor every five minutes. While a high durability motor often gives you more than 10-15 years trouble free service, dependent on frame size, the cheaper alternative may only give you two or three years. When comparing the life cycle cost between the two alternatives, there is just no contest.

Are you experiencing premature motor failure? Let us know your thoughts here.

Choosing a Panel Builder

The do's and don'ts

It's never easy choosing the right supplier. Gibbons Drive Systems has put together 5 guiding steps to consider when selecting the right panel builder for your application. Among the areas looked at are Design, Manufacture, Programming, Installation and After Sales service

Click here for more on Panel Builder.

Buy the new ABB drive on-line from £95 and get 20% off list price

The very latest ABB machinery drive - from 0.37 to 7.5 kW - is available here at 20% below list price throughout October and November only.

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