Variable Frequency Drive

Basically, variable frequency drive is also known as AC drive as well as variable speed drive (VSD). And it is commonly used in industry because of its low cost. A VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) is a type of motor control that drives an electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage of its power supply. The VFD also has the ability to control the ramp-up and ramp-down of the motor during start or stop respectively. VFD is widely used in industries like food and beverage industry, automotive industry, food industry, chemical industry, textile industry, paper industry, wood industry, metal industry.

Applications of Variable Frequency Drives

VFDs are used for different types of machines like

Boring / Cutting Machine
Grinder
Crunchers
Mixer
Conveyors
Wind tunnels
Pump
Fans