Synchronization Control System
Duff-Norton's Synchronization controls provide an electrical solution to synchronizing actuators where mechanical shafting and coupling cannot be achieved. We offer synchronization controls for systems using multiple electric motors. Our controls are designed to hold a tolerance that will meet your application specifications
Specifications
Synchronization Controls Comparison Chart
Control Type | Ease of Installation | Accuracy | Tolerance | System Flexibility | Longevity | Overall System Performance | Cost |
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Motor Starter |
★ ★ |
★ |
★ |
★ | ★ | ★ | $ |
VFDs | ★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★ | ★★ | $$ |
Servo Motors | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ | $$$ |
★= Good ★★=Better ★★★=Best |
Standard Synchronization Control Methods
Method 1 - Synchronization Using Motor Starters
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Method 2 - Synchronization Using Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
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Method 3 - Synchronization Using Servo Motors With Absolute Encoders
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