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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 24th 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.  Tha …

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What is a VFD Control Panel

By Yin on 14th 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 pro …

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How to Maintain Your VFD Control Panel

By Dan Hansen on 25th Sep 2014

A few rules to follow At 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 you …

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F3R - Outdoor Rated VFD Control Panel

By Yin on 19th Sep 2014

What is the F3R The F3R is a variable frequency drive control panel manufactured by Motor Drives International. 3R stands for NEMA 3R. This VFD panel is very popular in outdoor applications, such as agriculture, rock crushing, mi …

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FF1 – Fans & Pumps VFD Control Panel

By Yin on 11th Sep 2014

What is a FF1?The FF1 is a variable frequency drive control panel (also known as VFD in a box, VFD enclosure, or motor control panel) that is manufactured by Motor Drives International. Along with its siblings - SV1 & F3R, …

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