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Space-saving, high power density ac drives

Vacon UK has introduced a range of space-saving, high power density ac drives. These liquid cooled enclosed units offer 25 percent lifecycle cost savings compared to air cooled drives.

17/04/2015 16:35:09

NXP drives avoid requirements for large and noisy air conditioning systems. Their state-of-the-art liquid cooled design allows heat to be readily transferred to a location where it can be dissipated conveniently.

The new liquid cooled drives dissipate only 0.1 to 0.15 percent of their heat losses to air, helping customers save energy and money on initial installation and operational costs. And, as an added benefit, they are also up to 12dB(A) less noisy than fan based drives.

A range of ready-to-use software applications is available, so customers can tailor their drive’s performance to the needs of the application.

The standard NXP liquid cooled enclosed drive can be used with ac motors from 800-1,550kW. However, using Vacon’s DriveSync control concept, four drives can be operated in parallel, offering a power range of up to 5.3MW.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.