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How to Stop VFDs From Ruining Your Motors

How to Stop VFDs From Ruining Your Motors

By Luke Lancaster on 3rd Jan 2022
Common Causes and Solutions for VFD-related Electric Motor FailureElectric motor breakdowns are the source for plenty of business for service companies, but even they would never wish it on a customer. Motor experts would rather s …

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VFDs and Harmonics – Why You Should Care

VFDs and Harmonics – Why You Should Care

By Tyler Simmons on 11th Mar 2021
What Problems Can Come With VFDs? Most people that buy and use a variable frequency drive (VFD) are aware of the benefits they offer, such as speed control over their motor application or energy savings. What most people don’ …

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dV/dt – What Is It and Why Should You Care?

dV/dt – What Is It and Why Should You Care?

By Tyler Simmons on 22nd Feb 2021
Problems Caused From VFD Use:Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are helpful in many applications. They can help to control speed and save energy, but they can also present problems. One of the side effects that you need to potential …

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How to Protect VFDs in Long Term Storage

How to Protect VFDs in Long Term Storage

By Tyler Simmons on 11th Feb 2021
Keeping a Spare VFDMany applications that utilize a variable frequency drive (VFD) are critical and can’t afford to have extensive downtime. One option that many opt for is to keep a spare VFD on the shelf, ready to switch out if …

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Is Your VFD Covered Under Warranty?

Is Your VFD Covered Under Warranty?

By Tyler Simmons on 29th Jan 2021
The Importance of WarrantiesWhen shopping for a low voltage variable frequency drive (VFD) it is important to look at the warranty on each option you consider. You may hope to never need the warranty, but warranties are great when …

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Four Mistakes That Are Killing Your VFD

Four Mistakes That Are Killing Your VFD

By Tyler Simmons on 20th Jan 2021
Are You Killing Your VFD?Not too long ago, I was at a facility that had a variable frequency drive (VFD) mounted on the wall. That VFD had been there for almost 20 years and had a layer of dust and dirt on top of it almost a quart …

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