The SmartD Clean Power VFD Catalog v07 is finally here — and it’s more than just an update. It’s a leap forward. From the very first page, you’ll notice what’s changed — and what hasn’t. We kept what made our drives stand out: the true sine wave, the SiC-powered AFE, the plug-and-play experience. But we’ve […]
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 […]
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 […]
Graybar and SmartD Exciting news! We have partnered up to bring even more Clean Power VFDs, the cutting-edge motor control tech that is rocking the market to customers across Ontario. This strategic collaboration aims to offer customers next-generation solutions, effectively enhancing their motor control operations and equipment proficiency. The alliance between the two companies, only […]
A business owner phoned the office a few weeks ago asking if SmartD carried a 5 HP 380V Variable Frequency Drive with 380V input and output and discussed the pitfalls of motor failure. SmartD has a 5 HP standard 6 pulse open PCB modules available, and 20-30HP, 480V Clean Power Variable Frequency Drive that just […]
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 […]
Clean Power at AHR expo in Vegas! Waking up in Vegas and demonstrating Clean Power at the AHR Expo every day was a surreal experience. This is truly the city that never sleeps. The ‘DING! DING! DING!’ bells and whistles of this magical desert city did not distract us from the main objective here – […]
In December SmartD took the stage at the Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia where we presented the Clean Power Variable Frequency Drive. Simon Leblond presented our drive at the Innovation Presents stage at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia events feature “everything from classic Dutch windmills to the space […]
SmartD has that New York state of mind at MIPIM. Propel set the stage for SmartD to shine on, and glow we did. CEO Simon Leblond presented our Clean Power VFD to a robust crowd of construction tech innovation enthusiasts at the Javits Center in New York against a stunning backdrop. As always we are […]