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  1. GGOSS

    Lifting and holding capacity?

    Hi guys, I'm electrical, not mechanical so please excuse me if my question seems a little basic :) I am looking for advice/guidance on how to calculate maximum lifting and maximum holding capacities (preferably in kg) for a drum style winch with the following details. Drum diameter - 250mm...
  2. GGOSS

    How much energy did you say you could save?

    Hi folks, We have just completed an independant & detailed evaluation of one of the leading energy saver products and would like to present our findings to you. - At 0% motor loading, a saving of less than 18% was achieved. - At 25% motor loading, a saving of less than 3% was achieved. - At...
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    Unexplained SCR Failures (Soft Starter)

    Hello all, I have encountered 2 problem sites in which the SCR's within a soft starter have failed. A post mortem of the failed devices strongly suggests overvoltage damage however one would expect other sensitive electronic equipment also connected to the same supply bus would also have...
  4. GGOSS

    SCR Failure Analysis - Soft Starters

    Hello all, Can anyone refer me to a web site or on-line document that contains photographic images of failed SCR's with explanations on fault cause? Look forward to hearing from you. Regards, GGOSS

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