Variable-speed drive packages must be able to talk to everything from PLCs to the simplest switches. Speed optimization features also improve productivity, as do remote operator interfaces that link ...

For many retrofit projects, the use of a VFD seems like a “no brainer.” Drives are now cheaper and more reliable than ever, and the benefits of efficient control of motors can’t be beat. Still, there ...

Danfoss introduces Vickers VSD solutions for efficient hydraulic systems, reducing energy use and improving machines ...

Variable speed drives (VSDs), sometimes also known as variable frequency drives, are electronic devices used to regulate the speed of an ac induction motor. Electric motors consume approximately 25% ...

It is interesting to look at figures from the Energy Information Administration about where energy gets consumed in our economy. These figures reveal that industrial uses account for 31% of all energy ...

I've been watching a discussion on a LinkedIn group that is addressing some writers' concerns about variable speed drives (VSD). The discussion is titled “Are variable speed drives harmful to motor?

HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced today EcoStruxure Service Plan is now available for ...

THE USE OF INVERTER-BASED variable speed drives (VSDs) in home appliances is forecast to double over the next five years, according to the latest detailed assessment of the market from IMS Research.

THE ADVANTAGE VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES when matched with optimal output of equipment will deliver more reliable performance and increased productivity while reducing energy costs. They are simple to ...