VFD

Motor speed regulator

VFD stands for variable frequency drive, a device that controls the speed of an electric motor by adjusting the frequency of the electrical power supplied to it.

VFDs are common in industrial settings for pumps, fans, and conveyors, allowing precise speed control and energy savings.

Also called a variable speed drive or inverter.

drive

inverter

Changes DC to AC

industrial automation · harmonic distortion · three-phase · energy savings · HVAC · fan control · regenerative braking · overload protection

customs

tariff

Tax on traded goods

customs broker · export duty · levy

Opposites
motor control method

VFDcontactor

Industrial power switching device

speed control capability

VFDdirect-drive

No transmission between motor and load

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G