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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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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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How to think ahead and save money on your electrical system

By Steven Rossiter on 25th Aug 2022

High-efficiency energy systems significantly reduce utility bills.   But even the lowest cost electrical systems are major investments. And when they fail, they cause significant downtime and expensive repairs.& …

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What is a VFD Control Panel

By Yin on 15th Nov 2014

What is a VFD control panel?Sometimes your work space is dusty, dirty, wet, humid, corrosive, or hot. In those harsh environments, you cannot just mount your VFD exposed. You need a VFD Control panel – an enclosure that protec …

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How to Maintain Your VFD Control Panel

By Dan Hansen on 25th Sep 2014

A few rules to followAt VFDs.com we see many VFDs and control panels that have encountered a shortened life span. Many of the problems we see are avoidable with proper maintenance. One of the best ways to get the most out of yo …

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