The Hidden Power in Your VFDs: Why Switching to Film Capacitors Could Save Your Operations Imagine this scenario: You’re the operations manager at a manufacturing plant. You’ve scheduled a routine shutdown for maintenance, and replacement of parts as preventive policy, such as replacing old Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) by some you have held in stock […]
Understanding Motor Power Rating and VFD Ratings: The Reality Behind Normal Duty and Heavy Duty Selections When it comes to selecting a VFD for a motor, many professionals start with the values provided for Normal Duty (ND) and Heavy Duty (HD). It seems straightforward — these ratings supposedly help match a drive to a motor […]
Let’s kick this off with a quick reminder. Variable Frequency Drives, or VFDs, are electronic devices that control the operation of an electric motor by adjusting the frequency and voltage that the motor receives. They work by receiving the AC current from the power supply, converting it to DC then converting it back thanks to […]
Harnessing SiC MOSFETs for EMC-Compliant VFDs SmartD Technologies, a leading innovator in the field of power electronics, is pushing the boundaries of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) design with its groundbreaking clean power VFD. This state-of-the-art device utilizes Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs as power component output, replacing the traditionally used Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs). The […]
We are pleased to announce that SmartD 25HP AFE VFD is UL Certified! The Rigor and Credibility of UL Certifications is a testament to SmartD’s Commitment to Excellence At SmartD, we pride ourselves on delivering products that meet and exceed industry standards. Our recent achievement of securing the UL certification for our 25 HP AFE […]
The Clean Power VFD is UL Certified! SmartD is pleased to announce our Clean Power Variable Frequency Drive is UL certified! Our VFD is UL listed as of February 2022. The UL Listed seal ensures the safety of consumer-ready stand-alone products that go to market. UL certification means that a product was rigorously tested by […]
