Case Study
Radius Systems: SynRM improves energy use, reduces maintenance and lowers noise in pipe extruder
Case Radius Systems SynRM improves energy use, reduces maintenance and lowers noise in pipe extruder2 ABB Drives and Controls | Case Radius Systems Customer benefits Energy saving Up to 15 percent lower energy use contributing to a reduction in kWh/kg of product produced Lower mainte- nance costs About £2,000 cost avoid- ance on annual DC motor maintenance Drop in audible noise Quieter environment improves staff motivation Near unity power factor at all speeds Eliminates need for power factor correction equip- ment Local support from author- ized value provider Installation and commis- sioning completed within five days Direct torque control (DTC) Avoids need for encoders or tachometers At Radius Systems, traditional DC motors powering extrusion lines are gradually bei