Control Techniques
Control Techniques is a global brand that stands out in the field of industrial motor control and automation, especially with its AC motor drives, servo drives, motion control and motor control solutions. Its product family includes drive series such as Unidrive, Commander and Digitax, as well as various motor and feedback solutions. Advanced speed, torque and position control can be integrated into different automation systems with EtherCAT, PROFINET, Ethernet and various industrial communication options. Control Techniques solutions are used to provide precise and reliable motor control in machine automation, conveyor, pump, fan, CNC, packaging and high-performance motion applications.
AC Motor Drives / Inverters
AC motor drives provide speed and torque control by varying the frequency and voltage applied to the motor; ramped starting and stopping reduces the strain on mechanical components. They are used in systems operating under variable load, such as conveyor lines, pump and fan groups, and winding-unwinding units. The product range includes series extending from general-purpose compact models to closed-loop high-performance applications.
Servo Drives and Motors
Servo drives and motors operate with position and speed feedback, ensuring that repetitive movements such as cutting, filling, transfer and indexing are performed to a defined profile. This is why they are preferred in packaging machines and machine axes that require short cycle times and repeatable positioning. The drive, motor and connection cables are selected as a set that complements one another.
DC Drives
DC drives perform speed and torque control by regulating the armature and field supply of DC motors. They are used in existing installations with DC motors when only the control side is to be renewed while preserving the motor and mechanical components. Winding-unwinding units, extrusion lines and the modernization of older production lines are typical application areas.
Motion Control Systems
Motion control systems synchronize multiple axes on a common time base to carry out motion functions such as electronic cam, electronic gearing and flying shear. When software-defined motion profiles are used instead of mechanical cams and gearboxes, product changeover is done by changing parameters rather than mechanical adjustment. The motion controller, drives and communication infrastructure form a structure that scales together.