AC Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) for Harsh Applications

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 by Caryl Clement
 Do you have an application where your AC variable frequency drive (VFD)  needs protection from a harsh environment? Environments that include liquids splashing, wash-down areas or exterior mounting? 

Marshall Wolf Automation has options to help with these unique problems.  As an industrial automation distributor for variable frequency drives  and with product offerings including AC Tech Lenze, Hitachi, Fuji Electric, Delta and TECO-Westinghouse, we have a large selection of high performance AC drives for harsh environments.  We can also make a custom enclosure for you!

You can search our variable frequency drives easily on our website - www.wolfautomation.com or just email us at sales@wolfautomation.com or call 800-325-9653.  We have engineers on staff to assist you!

A Truly Low Cost Single Phase Input Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro
Do you need a reliable and low cost single phase input variable frequency drive (VFD)?teco ev series variable frequency drive

Our TECO EV series AC drives are the answer!

A quick example is a 115 volt, single phase input, 1 hp variable frequency drive:   Part Number JNEV-101-H1 is $140.98!

What else does the TECO EV series high performance AC drive offer you?
  • 1/4 to 3 hp
  • Single or 3 phase input
  • Available in IP20 or NEMA 4 for harsh environments
  • 115, 230 or 480 VAC
The TECO EV series is a sensorless vector AC drive that is easy to program and ideal for OEM's, end users and home hobbyists!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial supply distributors for all top brands of variable frequency drives including AC Tech Lenze, Hitachi, Delta, Fuji Electric and TECO-Westinghouse.

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The Basics of Variable Frequency Drives

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro
To start there are many things that variable frequency drives are called, a few of the popular ones include:

VFD (variable frequency drive), adjustable frequency drives, inverters, phase converters, variable speed drives, speed control drive and AC drives


ac tech lienze variable frequency drivesBasically what all of these VFD'S do is vary the speed of industrial electric motors. Variable frequency drives can do more than just speed control, they can also convert single phase into three phase power.

From home hobbyists running a lathe or milling machine to high tech automated factory lines, high performance AC drives have their place in your application.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your #1 industrial automation distributor for variable frequency drives!

Engineers are on staff to help you find the perfect high performance AC drive from our list of manufacturers. We are authorized for every line on our website including:
  • AC Tech Lenze
  • Hitachi drives
  • TECO-Westinghouse
  • Delta
  • Fuji Electric VFD's
View all of our variable frequency lines now, including AC Tech Lenze!
View our industrial electric motor lines here, including Weg motors!

The Benefits of AC Drives

Sunday, January 31, 2010 by Tina Hueppe
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) are an integral part of Food Equipment Supplies and Manufacturing. They improve energy efficiency and reduce downtime potential . The benefitsHigh Performance AC Drives of variable frequency drives in this application is two-fold:  Increased energy cost savings and avoiding product spoilage.

To reap the full rewards of what your high performance AC drive has to offer, it is important for food equipment suppliers to understand the value which includes:
  • Reduced personnel costs-AC drives may be used to reduce the number of personnel required
  • Incentives & Rebates- Utility providers often offer cash rebates and other incentives when the supplier installs energy management solutions.
  • Reduced Downtime- Variable frequency drives can be used to monitor load changes to predict wear and tear
  • Simplification- AC drives continue to improve, so it is possible to use them in areas that used to require much more expensive options.
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for variable frequency drives and high performance AC drives.

Click here for more information on Fuji, Teco, Gefran, Hitachi, Delta and AC Tech drives.

Need help?  We have engineers on staff to help spec in the right drive for your application.

Gefran Variable Frequency Drives

Thursday, January 28, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for Gefran variable frequency drives!

The Gefran SieiDrive - TPD32 series is a DC digital high performance drive available in both regenerative and non-regenerative.

This Gefran series is also a direct cross to the GE 6KDV3 series VFD and averages about 10% lower priced than the GE series drives!

Marshall Wolf Automation has you covered for all of your variable frequency drive requirements!

We have are an industrial automation distributor for all the top manufacturers... plus we have engineers on staff!

AC Tech Lenze, Fuji Electric, Hitachi, TECO-Westinghouse, Delta and Gefran

View all of our variable frequency drives now!
View the Gefran TPD32 Series high performance AC drive!

Looking for a Variable Frequency Drive?

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro

We have you covered!

Technical Help In-House - we have engineers available to help you from start to finish. Our inside sales staff is also knowledgeable regarding our variable frequency drives.

Large Selection - our manufacturer's each have their strengths for specific industries. Let us help you find which one is best for your application. High performance AC drives, energy efficient, HVAC pump drives - we have it!

Authorized Distributor - our variable frequency drive manufacturer's include:
AC Tech Lenze vfd's
Fuji Electric
Delta
Hitachi
KEB/Kebco
TECO Westinghouse
Weg

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for variable frequency drives - a.k.a. vfd's, vf drives, inverters, motor speed control, variable speed drives... whatever you would like to call them!


Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, what do these all have in common? Why variable frequency drives (VFD’s) of course!

Monday, December 7, 2009 by Amy Becker

The processing of wine includes pumps and fans. Adding a VFD to either of these may decrease the winery’s energy usage. The VFD allows the pumps and/or fans to work only at the rate required to complete the job. By reducing the water flow rate on a pump by 20-30%, the energy consumption will reduce 50-80%. Those cost savings can then be used to create more wine. A win-win situation for the winery and their customers!

Marshall Wolf Automation can provide energy management solutions for wineries as well as other food and drink production lines.

We are your #1 source for variable frequency drives and high performance AC drives.  We carry AC Tech Lenze, Fuji Electric, Teco Westinghouse, Hitachi and Delta lines. 

Be sure to think of Marshall Wolf Automation with your next sip of Chardonnay.

Would you like some wine with your.......Variable Frequency Drive???

Thursday, October 15, 2009 by Tina Hueppe

Yes, that's right.  Wine with your variable frequency drives.  Yummm.

Wineries all across the country are using variable frequency drives (VFD's) on their pumps and fans that they use to process the wine.  The implementation of VFD's allow the systems to work only at the rate that they are required to complete the job.  Thus saving unused energy!  As an example, the net effect of installing a VFD to a pump that reduces the water flow rate by 20-30 % will save 50-80% in system energy consumption a  year.   Less energy = more wine... sounds good to me!

This is just one form of energy management solutions Marshall Wolf Automation can provide, for wineries and all other food equipment supplies too!

We are your #1 source for variable frequency drives and high performance AC drives.  We carry AC Tech Lenze, Fuji Electric, Teco Westinghouse, Hitachi andDelta drive lines. 

I am now off to find myself a glass of Pinot Noir! Prost!

 

FREE Shipping on Hitachi Variable Frequency Drives!

Friday, September 11, 2009 by Beckie Bordenaro
Take advantage of quick savings by ordering Hitachi
 variable frequency drives
and receiving FREE shipping!

Hitachi has a full range of high performance AC drives!
 
Looking for an environmentally friendly AC drive?
The new X200 series is available from 1/4 to 10 hp.

Need a single phase 115 volt input variable frequency drive?
Take a look at the Hitachi L100 VFD.

The L300P series high performance AC drive is perfect for fan and pump applications
Available from 2 to 150 hp.
 
Marshall Wolf Automation is a huge distributor of variable frequency drives!
 
We have engineers on staff to help you choose the best high performance AC drive for your application!

Our inverter lines include AC Tech Lenze, Delta, TECO and Fuji Electric.

We have your AC drive requirements covered!

NEMA 4X Variable Frequency Drive with Built-in Disconnect!

Thursday, August 6, 2009 by Beckie Bordenaro
SMVector AC Drive with DisconnectThe SMVector, a high performance AC drive series from Lenze-AC Tech, is now available with integrated disconnect!

This highly visible built-in disconnect switch removes power for service and maintenance of your AC drive.

Incorporating your disconnect into the variable frequency drive is an easy way to reduce downtime and save valuable space!

The SMVector with integral disconnect is a high performance AC drive in a rugged NEMA 4X (IP65) indoor enclosure ideal for many applications, including food service equipment.

The SM Vector series variable frequency drive is available in NEMA 1 and also NEMA 4X for indoor or outdoor applications!

Marshall Wolf Automation is a stocking industrial supply distributor for many VFD lines including Lenze AC Tech, TECO, Delta, Hitachi and Fuji.