Flux Drive Flexible Soft Start Coupling
Flux Drive Flexible Soft-Start Couplings provide an almost one-to-one transfer of power from the motor to the load. Couplings are sized to transfer 100% of the motor's torque at 1.5% slip (98.5% efficient).
The couplings are simple mechanical devices that are easy to install and require no electrical training (unlike other soft-start solutions using sensitive electronics). Ongoing operation and maintenance is affordable with no touching parts or sensitive electrical components to replace.
- Provides soft-starting of driven machinery
- Eliminates harmonics that interfere with system performance
- Eliminates potential damage from load shaft seizures
- Provides immunity from power spikes, sags, or dirty power effects
- Has higher operating efficiencies than other magnetic drives
Eliminates Locked Rotor Conditions
By relying on the coupling's air gap, a motor can fully breakaway from the load and accelerate to full motor speed without high locked rotor currents. The Flux Drive Flexible Soft-Start Coupling reduces start-up current by limiting it to the value of 140% of full load rating.
Flux Drive Adjustable Speed Drive
The Adjustable Speed Drive (ASD) is the Soft Start Coupling with the ability to configure the linear engagement between the rotating magnet can and rotor. Adjustable speed is achieved by controlling the overlap of the can and rotor. As the can and rotor are disengaged, the slip increases allowing the output speed to decrease proportionally.
Eliminates Locked Rotor Conditions
In centrifugal applications, system power requirements vary with the cube of the pump speed. Small decreases in speed or flow can significantly reduce energy use. For example, reducing the speed by 20% can reduce input power requirements by as much as 50%.
Easy to Install
The Flux Drive system creates no harmonics and therefore requires no complex filtering systems. Unlike variable frequency drives, no air conditioning or other devices are needed.
- Simple installation: in-line or with belt-driven arrangement
- Speed set by auto actuation (4-20mA) or manual adjustment
- 100% mechanical speed control device