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VFDs for High-Torque Applications: Best Models for Crushers, Mixers & Compressors Crushers, mixers, and compressors impose heavy starting torque, cyclic loads, and continuous stress on motors. Not all inverter drives can handle that punishment. The key is selecting a heavy-duty…
ABB vs Danfoss vs Allen Bradley: Which Drive Performs Best in Harsh Environments? In heavy industrial and outdoor applications, variable frequency drives (VFDs) face some of the harshest operating conditions imaginable — dust, heat, vibration, humidity, and sometimes even salt-laden…
Top 5 Inverter Drives for Fan and Blower Applications in 2025 Fans and blowers are classic variable-torque loads, so trimming speed with a VFD can slash energy use, reduce noise, and extend belt/bearing life. Below are five proven drives we…
Best Compact VFDs Under 1kW – Ideal for Small Motors and OEM Panels Compact variable frequency drives (VFDs) under 1kW are the backbone of small automation systems, OEM panels, and light-duty machinery. Whether you’re controlling a fractional horsepower motor, fan,…
Case Study: Automating a Food Processing Line with Omron PLC + Invertek VFD Automation is transforming food manufacturing — improving consistency, traceability, and uptime while lowering energy costs. This case study explains how a UK food processing plant modernised its…
What Is Motor Slip and How Does It Affect VFD Performance? When discussing AC motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs), one term you’ll often hear is “slip.” Slip is a critical concept that defines the difference between a motor’s synchronous…
Case Study: Using VFDs to Control Water Pressure in Municipal Pump Stations Small municipal water utilities face increasing pressure to reduce energy use, maintain stable system pressure, avoid bursts and downtime, and operate pumps efficiently. In this case study we…
Case Study: Energy Savings Achieved Using Danfoss VLT Drives in HVAC Systems Modern HVAC systems consume a significant portion of a building’s total electrical energy. When air-handling units, pumps, and chillers operate at full speed all day, energy waste is…
Case Study: Upgrading Conveyor Control with Allen Bradley PowerFlex 525 Industrial conveyor systems are the heartbeat of many manufacturing plants, but ageing motor starters can cause unnecessary downtime and energy waste. This case study highlights how a UK-based packaging manufacturer…
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