Electric motors fitted with variable frequency drives are at risk of bearing damage due to a build-up of current in the rotor that discharges through the shaft, damaging the lubrication and bearing ...

Although much has been published on variable-frequency drives (VFDs), people continue to be confused by them. The intent of this article is to provide a basic overview of these devices by evaluating ...

Manufacturer's report courtesy of Pfannenberg Inc. Variable frequency drives are a hot topic. Advancements in VFD technology and reductions in price are driving rapid market adoption. Dramatic energy ...

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) offer many benefits to reduce energy costs and extend the life of mechanical equipment essential for consistent building comfort. VFDs allow HVAC system fan and pump ...

Pioneer Pump, a brand under Franklin Electric Co. Inc., has launched the ElectricPAK VFD, a robust and easy-to-transport variable frequency drive (VFD) solution that is designed to meet the demands of ...

Experts examine the procedure of commissioning, running it up and checking it out, medium-voltage VFDs rated 250 hp (186.4 kW) and larger at a minimum 2.3 kV voltage level. Equipment commissioning is ...

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. enters the decentralized drive market with the introduction of the PowerGate 66 IP66 / NEMA 4 variable frequency drive (VFD). The stand-alone VFD is an engineered ...

You can't avoid power line disturbances altogether, but you do have access to options for mitigating voltage, current, and frequency deviations produced by the electric utility system. You can ...

Driven by energy efficiency and industrial automation, the clean power variable frequency drive (VFD) market is projected to grow at a 5.6% CAGR through 2030. The clean power VFD market is expected to ...

The experts at eMotors Direct outline how VFD’s can damage bearings and discuss preventative measures to prevent VFD induced bearing damage Electric motors fitted with VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) ...