The SmartCOUPLING™ (FSC) saves up to 50% energy with SmartPOWER™ de-tuning feature on millions of motor systems globally, while reducing maintenance and increasing operating up-time. The SmartCOUPLING™ provides a simple, patented solution to a known problem worldwide - wasted energy. Sold via established value added resellers (VARs) and distribution partners – both US and International.
Flux Drive’s Adjustable Speed Drive (ASD) saves up to 75% energy, while providing automatic process control, reducing system maintenance and also increasing operating up-time. Sold via VARs and direct, both US and International.
Currently selling developed products with 5 unique models and 7 size ranges from 10 – 300 HP. Over 125 Flux Drive units are operating and saving energy with typical ROI in less than 24 months.
1. Technology Update - 2014
Flux Drive® SmartCOUPLING (FSC)
‘Adjustable’ Magnetic Power Transfer
Emerging Manufacaturer
Green Ship Technology Award
1stPlace
5 – 50%
Energy Savings
SmartCOUPLINGs
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The Flux Drive ®
SmartCOUPLING ™
“Paradigm Shift”
A Flux Drive (SmartCOUPLING™) can now:
1. Save Energy – SmartPOWER™ (Blowers and Pumps)
2. Provide soft-start / Lock-up Protection
3. Run without Vibration Transfer
4. Run with Mis-alignment (no laser alignment)
5. Never Wears Out !
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4. • No Maintenance Required
• No Touching Parts
• Completely Eliminates Vibration
Transfer & Shock Loads
• Adjustment Shims to “Tune”
Most Pump/Fan Applications
(‘SmartPOWER’ Design)
• Now a Wide Range of Systems Can
Save Energy (Reduce Flow 10% -
SAVE approx. 20% Energy)
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5. Technology
• Energy savings
– SmartPOWER™ speed adjustment technology for all couplings
– Laws of Affinity on centrifugal loads result in significant savings
with only small reductions in flow rates
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Flux Drive® - Technology Benefits:
5 – 50%
Energy Savings
SmartCOUPLINGs
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Energy Savings
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Defined / Organized Magnet Flux Lines – the Patented Advantage
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Magnet Rotor
Attached to Motor Shaft
Induction Rotor
Attached to Load Shaft
Split View
of Induction Rotor
Shows Air Gap
No Touching Parts
• Vibration Not Transmitted
Through Air Gap
• Tolerates Misalignment
• No Maintenance Required
• NEVER WEARS OUT!
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• Accommodates Axial
Elongation
• Accepts Shaft
Misalignment
• Permits Angular
Misalignment based
on Coupling Size
• And NO transfer of
vibration
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– Energy Saving Feature by Adjusting
Air Gap (‘SmartPOWER’ reduction)
– Benefits from Affinity Laws on
centrifugal loads
• 5% less speed = 10% less power
• 10% less speed = 20% less power
– Adding Shim - Load speed / flow is
reduced to actual demand
required
Products
Energy
Savings
!
15. • Highest Level of Reliability Possible
• No Maintenance Required,
Major $$ Savings
• SmartPOWER design Allows for
Power Savings – Truly ‘Green’
• Runs with Misalignment
• Reduces Vibration/Noise - No Pump Trimming
• Protects Against Damage from Load Seizures
• Torque Transfer that NEVER WEARS OUT!
HIGHLIGHTS
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17. ContactInfo 5 – 50%
Energy Savings
SmartCOUPLINGs
Technology Update No.1 - 2014
Flux Drive® SmartCOUPLING (FSC)
‘Adjustable’ Magnetic Power Transfer
Contact our Team for a
Product Demonstration
Info@fluxdrive.com
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