Where DC Drives Are Used In Industry0 pages

Where Are DC Drives Used In
Industry?
This guide covers most of the industries and applications where DC drives are used. You will find it a useful
reference tool when you are considering:
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Drive types that may be used in individual applications.
Industries where DC drives are used
Some indication of the complexity of a particular application

If you know of any other applications where DC drives are used, we’d be happy to include them. Send your
comments and suggestions to info@sprint-electric.com

Industry Type

Useful information

Power

Metal Industries.
Rolling Mill

Up to 1000kW

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Strip Mill

Up to 100kW

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Slitters & Perforators

50kW – 150kW

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Wind / Unwind

Up to 200kW

ü ü ü

Tube Mill

Up to 300kW

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Cast Tube spinner

20kW – 50kW

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Machine Tool Spindle

5kW – 150kW

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Machine Tool Table

20kW – 200kW

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Wire Drawing

5kW – 75kW

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HB102118 Iss 2

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ü Check for shock loads, and if

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field weakening is required.
Check if field weakening is
required.
Check constant power range,
may need a larger drive and
motor.
Check reel build up ratio and
speed / tension range.
Motor/drive needs sizing to
suit. Requires Winder card.
May be a pair of drives linked
by process, system knowledge
on load sharing required.
Straight forward speed control
application.
Always four quadrant
regenative drive. Additional
signals in/out may be required
through add on board.
Straight forward speed control
Check if drive requires a
position signal.
Usually a series of drives
electronically linked. Each
drive runs faster than the
previous one. Control of
tension usually required.