Maintaining and Repairing Inverters – IDS are approved Value Providers for ABB inverters and we have been an ABB partner for over 20 years. ABB inverters are fundamentally reliable electronic devices, especially if installed correctly and situated in the correct environment. Inverters need to be kept cool, dry and away from dust and vibration. If … Continue reading →
Below are 5 solutions to get you back up and running ASAP! New Stock – As an ABB VP we commit to carrying a large stock of inverters, when one flies off the shelf, we re-order so we always have a good level of the most used inverters. Hire Drives – We also have a … Continue reading →
Allen & Orr Limited are a traditional timber merchant with sites in Chesterfield and Doncaster. Phil Whiteley, Director, got in touch with IDS after reading an article on how inverters can reduce energy consumption and reduce costs on large motor applications. IDS Area Sales Manager, Darryl Renshaw, conducted an initial energy survey to determine just … Continue reading →
Technological advancements seem to be continuing at a rapid pace. Most are improvements designed to make everyday tasks much quicker and easier. The pandemic had also hastened progress especially in our work lives and there has been a huge shift into having things like training held virtually rather than in person. ABB have been swift … Continue reading →
University life has changed. Students are now consumers first and foremost, and universities generally operate in a buyer’s market. If students perceive that an institution is not delivering adequate return on their investment, then they’re increasingly likely to make themselves heard, or even take their money elsewhere. Today’s students are also keenly aware of their … Continue reading →
Inverters For Food and Beverage Manufacturers: Food and Beverage manufacturers know the value of utilising variable speed drives to help with process control and energy saving. We have been delighted to find that as with other industries, food and beverage manufacturers are working with us to get the most from their assets. In this overview, … Continue reading →
David Hughes, Managing Director for ABB in the UK, reflects on the past, present and future of the ubiquitous variable speed drive as new generation of engineers are increasingly becoming aware of its advantages. The Past The variable speed drive (VSD) is now over 50 years old. Its purpose in life, from then to now, … Continue reading →
At IDS we are used to supporting quarry sites with variable speed drive technology. Our drives help with: Reliability ABB Variable Speed Drives are workhorses when properly maintained they last and last. As with all things, with a regular service schedule, the life of an inverter is prolonged. IDS offer tailored service packages to suit … Continue reading →
In this video, ABB’s Area Sales Manager, Stuart Ruskin demonstrates PID control using our demo rig. The demo rig consists of an inverter, a motor, a fan and a damper. In this demonstration the damper will be used to control the flow in this instance air, but the demonstration is just as applicable to water. … Continue reading →
ABB’s Carl Turbitt looks at seven very diverse opportunities offered by variable speed drives that he believes can significantly improve building services efficiency in 2020. Total cost of ownership As engineers, one of the most important challenges we face is the need to ensure that building services – whether they be an entire HVAC process … Continue reading →
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