Chorus Motors Partners With Magnetek for Underground Mining Drives21 December 2005
Chorus Motors plc (OTC: CHOMF) has signed an
agreement with Magnetek Inc. (NYSE: MAG) to develop traction drive
technology for the underground mining industry. The companies plan to offer
complete motor and drive systems for customers who demand the highest
performance and reliability in the smallest available package.
Chorus drive and control systems offer unequalled power density in a
compact AC unit, together with the ability to switch between high and low
torque applications without loss of efficiency, allowing the same system to
be used as a generator as well as a traction motor.
Magnetek is a market leader for drives and controls to the underground
mining market. It has over 30 years experience in designing and
manufacturing industrial power controllers with a range of solutions for
the most severe duty equipment as well as custom designs.
"Magnetek is an excellent partner for us," said Isaiah Cox, Chorus's
President. "The underground mining market has very rigorous requirements in
which reliability and performance are at a premium, and Magnetek will
ensure that the products we make will meet and exceed the industry's
expectations."
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"The Chorus technology allows Magnetek to provide an AC motor and drive
package with torque performance equal or greater than the existing Series
DC controls," according to Ed Butte, Magnetek VP Product Management. "It
also provides a level of redundancy that will allow greater up-time and
throughput for our mining customers."
The agreement provides for the development of Chorus® motors for haulage
equipment, shuttle cars, and regenerative traction drives, with further
products envisaged over time. Marketing, integration, sales and ongoing
service and repair contracts will be handled by Magnetek.
About Chorus Motors:
Chorus Motors plc (OTC: CHOMF) is a majority-owned subsidiary of Borealis
Exploration Limited (OTC: BOREF). Chorus has developed the proprietary
Chorus® Star and Chorus® Meshcon™ electric motor technologies, which
offer substantial performance improvements over comparable motor and drive
systems. The Chorus systems produce high torque at start-up speeds and are
ideal for traction applications such as automobiles, trucks, locomotives,
and ships. The system is also suitable for aircraft ground maneuvers and
has been successfully tested in the form of an onboard aircraft nosewheel
motor.
For more information, see www.chorusmotors.gi
About Magnetek:
Magnetek, Inc. manufactures digital power products for industrial
automation, communications, information technology, consumer products,
alternative energy, power generation, transportation, and other
applications requiring highly reliable, precise, energy-efficient power.
The Company operates manufacturing and research facilities in North
America, Europe and China employing over 1,700 people, and reported total
revenue of $242 million for its 2005 fiscal year, which ended on July 3,
2004. For additional information, visit Magnetek's web site at
www.magnetek.com.
For further information contact:
Chris Bourne
Head of Public Relations
Chorus Motors plc
+44 (0)20 8571 5216
Email Contact
or
Robert Murray
Magnetek, Inc.
818/727-2216 (ext. 111)
Email Contact
SOURCE: Chorus Motors plc
Source: marketwire
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