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Motor Buying Guide

By Paul Rossiter on 22nd Mar 2023

There’s likely one motor design that will best meet the needs of your electrical system and mechanics of the driven equipment.   But how do you know which one that is?   A wide range of industry …

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How Long Should a VFD Last?

By Tyler Simmons on 15th Mar 2023

Will your vfd stand the test of time? Whenever you buy a piece of equipment for your facility, you want to know what you’re getting for your money. Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are a cru …

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Common VFD Retrofit Mistakes

By Tyler Simmons on 2nd Mar 2023

Don't mess up with these common VFD retrofit mistakes Retrofitting a variable frequency drive (VFD) into an existing system is a great way to keep your processes running. You get to maintain the speed control, energy savings, an …

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Understanding VFD Rebates

By Tyler Simmons on 15th Feb 2023

Rebates can help reduce the cost of VFDs by up to 75% VFD rebates can be a win-win for many companies. When your system needs a VFD for speed control, ramped motor starts, or energy savings, it’s always beneficial to also find a …

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How to Plan a VFD Retrofit

By Tyler Simmons on 30th Nov 2022

As electrical infrastructure begins to age, facilities often see more upkeep costs and downtime as a result. Full facility overhauls are a rare and extensive project taking years of planning. More often than that, we see retrof …

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How do you inspect a rental VFD?

By Tyler Simmons on 14th Sep 2022

Renting a VFD can be a good option for customers looking for a short-term solution to control a motor’s speed and create a softer ramp up. One concern we’ve heard from customers before is knowing whether or not the rental VFDs are …

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