NAE VFDs
North American Electric (NAE) Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are essential components in many industrial settings, as they control the speed and torque of motors based on the application's requirements. By optimizing the speed of electric motors, these VFDs contribute to energy savings and increased operational efficiency, which are key concerns in today's industry.
NAE VFDs are designed with user-friendly interfaces, which can be configured quickly for a variety of applications. This ease of use doesn't compromise on the range of features they offer, including advanced controls and monitoring capabilities that provide valuable feedback for improving performance and detecting issues early on.
NAE VFDs are compatible with various types of motors and can be integrated into existing systems without much hassle. Whether you're involved in manufacturing, water treatment, or HVAC systems, you'll find these VFDs adaptable to your specific requirements.
Durability is also a hallmark of NAE VFDs. Built to withstand challenging industrial environments, they come in enclosures that protect them from dust, moisture, and other environmental factors that could affect their performance. The company's commitment to quality ensures that these VFDs meet rigorous industry standards, contributing to their long service life and reducing downtime for maintenance or repairs.
Products
Motor Starters, Soft Starters and VFDs
Motor Starters
Motor starters safely start and stop a motor in industrial applications. They are designed with a contactor, overload and circuit protection. They are used when basic motor control is required, where torque on the motor is not a concern and speed control is not needed. The advantages of motor starters include: lower cost, allows for remote operation, allows for monitoring of motor state (with the use of auxiliary contacts) and they are safe and efficient. The disadvantages include: high inrush current that can cause fuses to blow and breakers to trip if the inrush is too high, and the starter will allow a full torque to start the motor which can cause the motor to ramp up to full speed very quickly potentially causing the motor to wear and degrade prematurely.
Soft Starters
Soft starters protect motors from inrush current by gently ramping up the motor to full speed. They provide all of the same functions as a traditional motor starter. The advantages of soft starters include: they are less expensive than a VFD when only startup control is needed, they are a smaller system than a VFD where space is a concern and they prevent unwanted torque upon startup, prolonging the life of the motor. The disadvantages include: they are more expensive than a traditional motor starter and they do not allow for full speed control.
VFDs
A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) allows for the slow ramp up of a motor during startup and the slowing down of the motor during shutdown. It also allows for full speed control during the entire run cycle of the motor. VFDs provide the same functions as both the traditional motor starters and soft starters. The advantages of VFDs include: full speed control (start, stop and in-between), more custom control and monitoring, energy savings due to efficient motor usage and less wear and tear on the motors. The disadvantages include: they are more expensive and larger than other motor control options and they generate heat that may require fans or AC units.