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Variable Speed Drives

Drive Performance & Energy Efficiency

In the modern era of net zero emission targets, ABB’s variable speed drives (VSD) play a crucial role in the energy transition. IPD’s VSD offering has been designed to provide precise and efficient control of electric motors, helping you to optimise your motor speed and torque to meet changing requirements.

IPD offers a wide range of low voltage variable speed drives to suit your requirements, we are the Master distributor of ABB’s HVAC drives in Australia, and our VSD portfolio extends to include drives tailored for general purpose, machinery, industrial and water/wastewater applications.

Variable Speed Drives Brochure

Optimised energy efficiency

Reduce wasted energy and materials by optimising your motor speed and torque.

Improved operational efficiency

Generate labour cost savings by eliminating the need for manual labour.

Savings in capital expenditure

Reduce total cost of ownership and maximise return on investment.

Savings in maintenance costs

Increase life cycle of equipment for reduced downtime.

Low voltage variable speed drives

General purpose drives

Offering all the essential features built-in to simplify drive selection, installation and use, IPD’s general purpose drives are suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, including pumps, fans, conveyors and mixers. Providing precise motor control, the general purpose drives are designed to handle various motor types and ratings.

Machinery drives

Water/wastewater drives

HVAC drives

Industrial drives

Regulating motor performance with variable speed drives

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Convert incoming AC to DC

The input power is run through a rectifier that converts the incoming AC power to DC power.

Applications

Food and beverage

Precise control of processes such as mixing, packaging and conveying

Material handling

Ensuring smooth and energy-efficient operation of conveyor belts and lifts

Rubber plants

Precise control of machinery involved in the production of rubber goods

Chemical

Precise speed and torque control for pumps, compressors and other equipment

Marine

Optimised propulsion systems for efficient operation of ships and reduced fuel consumption

Automotive

Precise control over vehicle motors to maximise range and energy efficiency

Mining

Optimising performance of heavy machinery like crushers, mills and conveyors

Oil and gas

Precise control of pumps and fans to maximise energy savings.

Water/wastewater

Precise control over pumps and valves, adjusting flow rates and pressure.

Power plants

Ensuring optimal energy usage and maintaining stable operation with efficient control of pumps and turbines

Resources

Drive in a Box brochure
Variable Speed Drives brochure

Find out more information on variable speed drives by requesting a call from your local IPD team member today.

Case Studies

Empowering manufacturing processes in Western Sydney

19 Oct 2023
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Prioritising safety - Variable speed drives in healthcare HVAC systems

25 Aug 2023
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Effectively reduce commissioning time with ABB ACH580 variable speed drives

26 May 2023
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