IDS are ABB Inverter specialists. We specify, install, commission, repair, service and hire variable speed drives.
In this video we see how an ABB SynRM and variable speed drive package has lowered the energy use and reduced noise levels of a plastic extrusion line. For those unable to view the video with sound, the transcribe of the video is below: SynRM Drive Package Lowers Energy Use and Noise Levels on a […]
When making any purchase, price clearly matters. However, when it comes to variable speed drives (VSDs) and electric motors, as ABB’s David Hughes explains, the price tag does not always reflect what is included with your purchase. There are many factors to consider when engaging a VSD and electric motor supplier. Reliability, efficiency and ease […]
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 […]
Maintaining your inverters in-line with the recommended maintenance schedules ensures maximum availability, minimum repair costs, optimised performance and will extended your inverter’s lifetime. At IDS we service any make of variable speed drive. Inverter servicing from IDS involves the use of PM (planned maintenance) kits to replace the few components that need periodic replacement e.g. […]
Making sense of the UK’s energy and carbon reduction opportunities The UK operates several different energy and carbon reduction schemes that aim to incentivise reductions in industrial and commercial energy consumption. Some schemes are similar in scope, while others apply only to certain organisations. All of them, when leveraged effectively, can reduce your energy bills […]
From July 2021, the latest Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 applies to low-voltage induction electric motors rated up to 1,000 V AC and, for the first time, to variable speed drives. ABB’s Rich Gee explains the new energy performance requirements. Many projects, particularly those in hazardous environments, can have a long lead time, often taking many […]
The rapid development of real-time sensing and monitoring technologies for improving early leakage and water quality anomaly detection are an effective way to address these challenges as ABB’s Clayton Mead describes: There is increasing pressure on water utilities to lower their total cost of ownership and high leakage rates. By combining smart monitoring technology with variable speed drives […]
At IDS we are used to supporting Water Companies with variable speed drive technology. We offer: Fleet of 65 hire drives for breakdown cover 24/7 technical advice and breakdown support £400k inverter and spares stock for immediate delivery Servicing Advice on inverter control and selection of new products Why ABB Inverters for Clean Water As […]
A single failure or plant trip can result in substantial production losses, especially for industries operating in hazardous areas. Remote condition monitoring minimises any risk of unplanned shutdowns but has been limited for hostile environments by the lack of a cost efficient and easy to deploy solutions. The arrival of a new variant of the […]
ABB’s Martin Richardson outlines how a pump strategy using the latest variable speed drive technology can help lower energy costs, reduce abstraction demand and improve the environment. Pumping systems are one of the most fundamental technologies that utilities use every day, and yet, in many river abstraction uses, they are not always implemented efficiently. Water […]
