Drives and Amplifiers
Drives and Amplifiers for Industrial Automation
It is critical to pair exactly the right drive or amplifier with the correct motor to efficiently produce the speed, positioning and acceleration/deceleration that an installation requires. While simpler applications may just use an AC drive, if you’re looking for precise motion, precise speed and precise control, you need to be using a servo or stepper motor correctly paired with the right drive or amplifier for maximum performance.
Cross Company’s automation group has experience in the entire motion control system, from the software and HMI to the controls to the drives/amps to the motor and the mechanics. Their engineers work with you to understand your application and what you require as the solution.
The Best Solutions for Your Automation Applications
As a distributor for several brands of motors and drives, we help spec what’s right for you and your need for movement and your environment. This might consist of a solution from just one vendor or we might recommend a combination of multiple brands to achieve the result you’re looking for.
We know the performance of all of the equipment we sell, so when we recommend a solution, you will get the expected performance data. And we guarantee it! If your system doesn’t have the correct output, we’ll work with you until it does and you’re happy.
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Benefits of Cross Drives and Amplifiers
By using a correctly specified motor and drive combination, you have several opportunities for tangible cost savings:
Increased Throughput
The right drives and amplifiers optimize your processes. Higher throughput leads to higher efficiency and therefore higher profits and a better bottom line overall.
Precise Control
Higher precision means higher quality products and a technically competitive edge. More control of your motion means less wasted raw material.
Greater Savings
Optimized equipment leads to lower production costs across the board. For instance, you can save on significant energy costs with a more efficient motion solution.
Better Performance
Drives and amplifiers can improve the performance of a motion control system by providing precise speed and torque control for industrial applications.
Reduced Maintenance
The right drive or amplifier can also significantly reduce the need for unexpected maintenance or unplanned downtime through protecting motors from damage.
Improved Safety
Drives and amplifiers can also be instrumental in protecting operators from injury. This makes for a more optimized process and a safer work environment overall.
Features of Industrial Servo Drives and Amplifiers
There are a wide range of features that make servo drives and amplifiers essential components to motion control systems. Some of these features include
Torque Control – Amplifiers and drives can be used to control motor torque. This can be particularly important in applications where motors need to be able to exert precise force, like in robotics.
Speed Control – The speed of motors can be controlled by drives and amplifiers. This can be critical in applications such as machine tools where the speed of the motor requires precise control.
Motor Protection – Motors can benefit from the protection provided by drives and amplifiers. This protection can come in the form of overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, and undervoltage protection.
Feedback – Drives and amplifiers can also be utilized to provide feedback and analytics on the speed or torque of the motor. This information can then be used to prevent motor damage or improve motor performance.
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Why Cross Servo Drives and Amplifiers?
As the manufacturing world becomes increasingly competitive, automation is no longer a luxury. It can even mean the difference between your operation and a close competitor’s. Robotics, motion control devices, and other automation equipment have become integral parts of many manufacturing processes. When integrated properly, industrial automation can increase throughput, productivity, and worker safety.
Whether you need to implement automation systems for the first time or you’re looking to upgrade an existing system, Cross can work with you to develop custom solutions. We have the industry partnerships, technical industrial expertise, and world-class customer service necessary to provide you with the precision motion control products and accessories your operation needs.
Contact a member of Cross Automation today to start the process and get the automatron products, components, or accessories you’re looking for. And see for yourself why so many operations choose Cross as their single-source solution for industrial automation equipment like servo drives and amplifiers.
Related Motion Control Components
At Cross, we offer much more than just drives and amplifiers. We can also provide the products our OEM and other manufacturing partners need to succeed. Check out our other precision moton control products and see for yourself.
