Variable frequency drive (VFD) panels used to be straightforward. They started motors, ramped them up, and shut them down. That was the job. But industrial facilities don’t run that way anymore. Modern production lines need more than simple on-off control. They need real-time feedback and predictive insights. They need systems that talk to each other…
Variable frequency drives, or VFDs, vary the frequency and voltage of electric motors to adjust speed and torque. In doing so, they improve the overall efficiency of your industrial applications in various ways. What’s more, advancements in variable frequency drives maximize the benefits. Want to know more about what the latest VFDs can do for…
A variable frequency drive (VFD’s) controls motor speed and torque, varying the power supplied to match the energy requirement of the driven equipment. The goal of VFD use is to optimize energy consumption in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. But do variable frequency drives reduce energy consumption? Yes, variable frequency drives do save energy! What’s…
The manufacturing industry faces many challenges in the course of production. One of the top issues you may face is the effect of a harsh industrial environment on your electrical cables. Variable frequency drives (or VFDs) that are used to regulate your conveyor belts, fans, and control pumps can wreak havoc on ordinary cables. And…
There are literally hundreds of electric motor types, specs, purposes and combinations. From small applications in smart phones, to large industrial facilities, electric motors have many different types and uses. It’s an easy decision to include new electrical motors, or upgrade to better performing motors, but how do you choose the right motor for your application?
There are other choices and decisions that can influence the outcome, such as installing a variable frequency drive instead of a control valve. Depending on what you need, either can work, but which is the better choice?
Starting a new project or adding additional equipment to an existing process can be a challenge. Each piece of equipment requires electrical control and researching how to control the current demand can lead to numerous possibilities. Two of the more common approaches involve Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters to limit current demand and prevent…
