AC DRIVES

SAF’s proficiency in DC drives was quickly transferred to AC drive know how when VFD’s became commercially available in the 1980’s. This background also enables our team to excel in replacing DC drives and motors with AC technology.

SAF specializes in obsolescence planning for your old AC drive equipment that allows transition to new technology with minimal disruptions. Today SAF’s AC drive offering ranges from low cost fractional hp drives to large hp drives suitable for motors over 1000 hp in size.

AC DRIVES
EXPERIENCE

Our extensive experience with AC drives ranges from variable torque applications with fans and pumps to highly responsive and the most demanding constant torque industrial applications for precise speed, torque and tension control. This application knowledge coupled with SAF’s drive experience and unmatched support make SAF the best choice for your AC drive needs.

Technical Expertise

Application Knowledge

On-time Delivery

Flexibility

Strong Value

24/7 Support

PACKAGED AC DRIVES

SAF offers major vendors’ AC drives packaged in an enclosure or on a back plate to utilize an existing enclosure. These packages can include all of the surrounding parts like a main breaker, fusing, contactors and Safe Torque Off (STO) implementation. Enclosure packages can be offered in Nema 1, 12, 3R, 4 and 4X with the cooling required. SAF’s inhouse design team can quickly customize solutions and have them ready to ship in less time than many manufacturers can generate approval drawings.

For critical application drives, SAF offers across the line and soft starter bypass packages for emergency bypass of your variable frequency drive. SAF is your single source for engineering, manufacturing and support.