Mitsubishi multi-rated FR-A800 inverter drives for super low cost light duty

    The price of an AC variable speed drive (inverter) is related directly to its rated power output and duty cycle.  It stands to reason that the lighter the duty cycle the less stress there is on the inverter.   By publishing a wider range of duty cycles for its new FR-A800, Mitsubishi Electric […]

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New FR-A800 high performance inverter from Mitsubishi Electric UK

    With over thirty years experience in the design, development and implementation of AC variable speed drives, Mitsubishi Electric is one of the world’s leading suppliers.  With their new generation FR-A800 high performance drives Mitsubishi Electric UK offers enhanced safety and functionality; faster response times; improved energy saving,  and better usability.   The FR-A800 […]

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DTC enabled ABB drives for marine and winch applications

  ABB’s winch control program enables the ABB ACS800 variable frequency drive range to be used in different winching control configurations found on board ships, offshore oil or gas platforms and in harbours.   Dedicated drives for marine and offshore applications ABB variable frequency drives are certified for marine applications, enabling stepless speed and torque […]

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Altivar 212 dedicated HVAC drives for motors up to 75kW

    The Altivar 212 is a variable speed drive for three phase asynchronous motors from 0.75 kW to 75 kW. It is specifically intended for the most commonly encountered fluid management applications in buildings (HVAC): heating, ventilation, air conditioning and pumping.  Schneider Electric  has specifically engineered the drive for HVAC duty, energy savings of up to 70% can […]

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How do variable speed drives reduce energy costs?

Many plant owners are confused how variable speed drives (inverters) save them money: after all if they were that good everyone would use them, wouldn’t they?  A frequently asked question is “What’s the difference between using inverter drives and my ventilation fans being thermostatically controlled?”   According to estimates, motors consume 70% of the energy […]

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