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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 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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700 HP VFD Panel with Active Front End Unit (AFE)

By Yin on 21st Sep 2020

A custom engineered solution used on a 2-mile long conveyor belt at a rock mining site. The integration of VFDs prevented the mining site from permanently shut down. Before the use of VFDs, the site was utilizing dump trucks to mo …

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