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Basic Difference between Soft Starter & Variable Speed Drive

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It is the starter as the name suggests which ‘start’ motors. They are also responsible for stopping, reversing, accelerating and protecting them. And it is the electric motor which drives all of the equipment irrespective of the size; whether it be a small fan or as big as mining equipment piece.

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Guide for Buying Your VFDs

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Buying the perfect fit for your VFD application can be quite confusing considering the many variables attached to every system and your application. Below are certain suggestions and tips that will make your buying task less daunting and enable you to obtain the right fit.

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Some Essential Tips for Getting the Right Variable Frequency Drive

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VFD stands for variable frequency drive. While selecting a VFD, various kinds of things have to be taken into consideration, though the most important factors remain current and voltage selections. Depending on the selections, there are different names for the drives like adjustable speed drive, variable speed drive, inverter and micro drive. With innumerable variable frequency drive dealers in the market, it is important to choose the right product so that your purpose is served in the best manner. The main function of a VFD is to convert an ac power source to a dc power source. The speed control part of the drive utilizes the dc voltage for creating dc pulses in varying frequencies for driving the output motor at varying speeds.

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