Functions for DC Drives and Buying Tips
In plants and other facilities that operate using heavy duty DC motors, DC drives help the motor to work smoothly at various speeds to reduce energy as well as unnecessary loss of material. The motor drive converts incoming AC volts (single or three phase) to DC voltage. This conversion process enables the safe regulation of torque, speed, voltage and current for the motor. DC drives and motors are used in a variety of industrial processes, including but not limited to paper machines, tube mills, mixers, and many others.
Whether you manage a facility that uses DC drives and motors or are a distributor for industrial controls, find a manufacturer that offers reliable service and quality drives. Also, keep in mind that it’s not always the best choice to replace a DC motor with an AC motor; sometimes replacing the drive is the more affordable option. Some manufacturers offer DC drive retrofit solutions if you or your customer need to replace an obsolete drive.
Buying DC drives is now easier than ever with so many manufacturers offering their services online. You can easily pull up a website and view brochures, instruction manuals, features, etc. without having to request this information by mail. Carotron, Inc., for example, provides .pdf versions of brochures and manuals that can be printed directly from their website. The company does this for all its DC drives including the Elite Pro Series as well as other controllers and accessories.
Having a high quality DC drive with a reliable motor can drastically improve operations at your facility and help reduce production costs!