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Complete Guide to VFD Efficiency, Energy Savings, and ROI

By Tyler Simmons on 2nd Dec 2025

Electric motors are the world’s largest consumer of energy. Estimates range from 40% to 53% of the world’s electricity is used by electric motors, with the number growing as the world electrifies. Making AC m …

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Introducing the Mitsubishi D800

By Tyler Simmons on 17th Nov 2025

Mitsubishi micro-drives have been a dependable choice for years. The D700 series of variable frequency drives has been helping with advanced control of motors in a compact package for years. Mitsubishi has leveled up this series b …

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Metal Recycler Doubles Production and Eliminates Downtime with Medium Voltage VFD

By Tyler Simmons on 11th Nov 2025

Metal recyclers dread the call from their operator saying there’s another jam and they’re going to be behind on production – lost money, labor, time, and shipments behind schedule. Robertson Metal Recycling in No …

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How and When to Derate Variable Frequency Drives

By Tyler Simmons on 31st Oct 2025

Sizing a variable frequency drive correctly can be complicated, but there are a few issues that can make it even more difficult. Many customers have been told in the past that they need to “derate” a drive, but don&rsq …

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What is PID Control in VFDs?

By Tyler Simmons on 15th Oct 2025

Many facilities using pumps and fans are constantly fighting the battle of maintaining just the right pressure, flow, or levels in their system. Variable frequency drives are the go-to solution for electric motor speed control bec …

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When to Use Low Voltage vs. Medium Voltage VFDs Complete Guide

By Tyler Simmons on 6th Oct 2025

Correctly sizing a variable frequency drive for a system is complicated. You consider current, application, elevation, temperature, controls, and many more factors. What makes it even more complicated is when you have a situation …

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