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What is the right pump VFD?

By Tyler Simmons on 13th Apr 2023

What VFD Should I use for my pump? Variable frequency drives are a great way to control the speed of a pump. With many pumping applications, you encounter affinity laws. This means you save energy and cost with a VFD at a high rat …

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What pulse VFD should you be using?

By Tyler Simmons on 31st Mar 2023

Should you use 6-pulse, 12-pulse, or 18-pulse VFDs? Explaining pulses in VFDs and what technologies you should consider Specifications for variable frequency drives are often too complicated. You may feel lost and not understand e …

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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 crucial part of many systems because …

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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, and …

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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 fi …

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Motor Buying Guide

By Paul Rossiter on 16th Jan 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 professio …

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