To coordinate more than one aspect of a process, variable-speed drives must be able to communicate with many devices. To illustrate, on a bottle labeling system, the drive must be able to precisely ...

The KF is Copeland’s variable-speed scroll compressor for the 1.5- to 5-ton North American residential market, designed for ...

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 ...

The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. announces the release of the Z1000 family of HVAC drives. This family of drives is comprised of the Z1000 variable speed drive as well as the ...

Compressed air is a vital utility to most commercial and industrial operations. It runs essential tools and machinery, provides power to material-handling systems, and clean air to processes. Yet ...

Imagine an easy-to-install industrial technology that reduces energy consumption, eliminates mechanical vibrations and electronic harmonics, relaxes alignment tolerances and cuts maintenance needs.

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?

Variable speed drive (VSD) compressors are widely regarded as a more energy-efficient alternative to fixed-speed machines in applications with fluctuating demand. As industry looks for ways to cut ...

The GA800 variable speed drives handle applications ranging from simple fans and pumps to high-performance test dynamometers requiring precise regulation. They feature highly flexible network ...