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Preventing Costly Downtime in Mining Operations: The Role of Reliable VSD Technology

Preventing Costly Downtime in Mining Operations: The Role of Reliable VSD Technology

by MotionTronic | Feb 12, 2026 | Variable Speed Drives

Mining is hard on equipment. Heat builds up in panels, dust blocks airflow and contaminates electronics, vibration loosens connections, and heavy loads push drives and motors to their limits. Add power fluctuations, and you end up with the usual suspects: nuisance...
Why Keeping Spare VSDs and Motors on Hand is Critical

Why Keeping Spare VSDs and Motors on Hand is Critical

by MotionTronic | Jul 14, 2025 | Variable Speed Drives

In industrial automation, downtime is never just downtime. It’s missed deadlines, strained client relationships, and thousands of rands in lost revenue. If your production line relies on variable speed drives (VSDs) and servo motors, then you already know how...
Motion Tronic Now Supporting All Yaskawa Motor Repairs

Motion Tronic Now Supporting All Yaskawa Motor Repairs

by MotionTronic | May 27, 2025 | Variable Speed Drives

At Motion Tronic, staying ahead of industrial automation needs isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we now fully support all Yaskawa motor repairs. Whether you’re running legacy systems or the...
Why the Inovance MD520 is a Premium Variable Speed Drive (VSD) for General-Purpose Applications

Why the Inovance MD520 is a Premium Variable Speed Drive (VSD) for General-Purpose Applications

by MotionTronic | Mar 27, 2025 | Variable Speed Drives

In industrial automation, efficiency, reliability, and control are non-negotiable. Motors drive almost every aspect of production. Managing their speed and performance is key to reducing energy consumption, extending equipment life, and improving overall operational...
VSD vs DOL Starter: Differences, Benefits and When to Use Each

VSD vs DOL Starter: Differences, Benefits and When to Use Each

by MotionTronic | Aug 27, 2024 | Variable Speed Drives

Every three-phase motor needs a way to start, stop and (sometimes) change speed. The two options you will meet most often are a direct online (DOL) starter and a variable speed drive (VSD). A DOL starter is simple and cheap. A VSD costs more, but it controls speed and...
Drive Modernisation: Enhancing Productivity and Reducing Energy Costs

Drive Modernisation: Enhancing Productivity and Reducing Energy Costs

by MotionTronic | Jul 26, 2024 | Variable Speed Drives

In our fast-paced industrial landscape, modernising drive systems is crucial for enhancing productivity and reducing energy costs. However, the benefits of updating your drive technology go beyond immediate performance improvements. It also boosts long-term...
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