Product Announcements:
AC Motor Drives

After more than 35 years of partnership, Yaskawa America has officially acquired Yaskawa Variadores, bringing together two teams that have long operated as one. Read more...

Ethernet-Ready, Out of the Box Read more...

Podcast | Drives can achieve more than just speed control. Listen to learn more with Yaskawa's Erik Lange Read more...

Low-Harmonic Drive Technology Explained Read more...

Precision motor control for aerospace automation demands
Advanced VFDs deliver precise speed, torque and load control for aerospace manufacturing and launch systems, boosting efficiency, safety and reliability Read more...

AutomationDirect's Practical Guide to Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) is a practical resource for learning how to select and apply AC motor control solutions for industrial equipment. It covers core AC motor control concepts, where VFDs fit compared to starters and soft starters, and the fundamentals of how drives control speed and torque. The guide also digs into real-world VFD details... Read more...

AutomationDirect has added IronHorse ACM Series AC drives provide basic V/Hz and sensorless vector control for low-horsepower motors when only single-phase power is available.

These VFDs accept a 120 VAC or 230 VAC single-phase power source and control motors from 1/8 to 3 horsepower. 5 digital inputs, 2 relay outputs, 2 analog inputs, and 1 analog output are standard, along with... Read more...

Yaskawa featured on Evolution Motion Solutions' podcast Read more...

Data centers generate an enormous amount of heat. Managing that heat is mission-critical. Reliable cooling systems are essential to maintaining uptime, protecting sensitive equipment, and preventing costly disruptions. Every component of your HVAC and fluid movement system must be built for continuous, high-performance operation. Read more...

Lift pump applications place high demands on control systems, requiring robust variable frequency drives (VFDs) capable of handling
high torque loads, harsh operating conditions, and continuous service. Read more...