A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) regulates the speed of a 3-phase AC electric motor by controlling the frequency and voltage of the power it delivers to the motor. These devices, also known as ...

The way we control the speed of fan motors or pump motors has tremendously changed in the past two decades with the introduction of variable-frequency drives (VFDs), aka variable-frequency controllers ...

In this episode, we connect with Steve Wetzel, a member of IEEE and principal applications engineer with Southwire Company, one of North America's largest wire and cable manufacturers and the sponsor ...

Motor swap on my big belt grinder to install a 4.4Kw (5.9hp) three-phase motor controlled via VFD for speed controls. The dial indicates "surface feet per minutes" (SFPM), calculated from wheel ...

Not all inverter-duty motors are built the same—do you know how insulation quality impacts performance and lifespan?

Watch a major upgrade: a motor swap on a big belt grinder to install a powerful 4.4kW (5.9hp) three-phase motor with VFD speed control. Learn about SFPM calculations and how belt grit choices affect ...