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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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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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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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VFD Panel Buying Guide (Illustration)

By Yin on 7th Apr 2016

Are you looking for a VFD? Or do you need a panel? Do you need to protect your drive from the weather? Do you need line reactors, circuit breakers, bypass? Not sure where to start? We have you covered. Check out our VFD panel buyi …

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