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How Long Should a VFD Last?

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

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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Medium Voltage VFD Maintenance

Medium Voltage VFD Maintenance

By Brad Debenham on 26th Apr 2022
What is the first consideration with Medium Voltage VFD Maintenance? Almost every company spends a lot of money and time setting up their safety programs, processes, and safeguards.  However, these same companies will not …

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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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