Variable Frequency, Reliable Quality
Merrill Industrial Electric is proud to be one of the region’s best suppliers for variable frequency drives (VFDs). We’ve partnered with Yaskawa, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of VFDs, to provide their products across the Midwest.
VFDs play an integral role in HVAC systems, fans, and pumps to increase their efficiency and reliability. Our services include the supply, installation, and repair of VFDs and other HVAC components for our clients. Even if you’re not sure what you need, we’re here to help select and size the perfect VFD for you. If your organization is in need of a variable frequency drive in Independence or Kansas City, contact us today!
What Is a VFD?
VFDs are an innovative piece of equipment that can help improve your HVAC system. A VFD can be integrated into your fan or pump system to adjust the speed of the motor. By varying the electrical frequency sent to the motor, the AC motor will change speed, which will regulate the air or water flow inside your space. There are many benefits to installing a variable frequency drive:
Our VFD Categories
Standalone VFDs
Our standalone VFDs come in 208V or 480V and can vary horsepower from 3 HP to 250 HP.
- IP20 UL Type 1
- IP55 UL Type 12
- UL Type 12 with Switch
Standalone VDFs
Our VFD Categories
Narrow Configured Packages
Our narrow configured packages are customizable and provide many options to accommodate your needs. They come in 208V or 480V and range from 0.5 HP to 75 HP.
- UL Type 1
- UL Type 12
Narrow Configured Packages
Our VFD Categories
Narrow Electronic Bypass Packages
Our narrow bypass VFDs help you save wall space and can be programmed with just one keypad. You can get these VFDs as 208V or 480V, and they can vary your horsepower from 0.5 HP to 60 HP.
- UL Type 1
- UL Type 12
Narrow Electronic Bypass Packages
Our VFD Categories
Enclosed Electronic Bypass and Configured Packages
These products come in 208V, 240V, and 480V and vary from 0.5 HP to 250 HP.
- UL Type 1
- UL Type 12
- UL Type 3R
Enclosed Electronic Bypass and Configured Packages
Our VFD Categories
Ultra-Low Harmonic HVAC Matrix Drive
The Yaskawa Matrix is an industry one-of-a-kind. It uses direct AC to AC conversion to combine excellent harmonic mitigation, input power factor control, and energy savings into one product. There’s no other company with this technology out there today.
- Z1000U
Ultra-Low Harmonic HVAC Matrix Drive
What to Expect From Us
You’ll receive unparalleled attention and craftsmanship when you work with Merrill Industrial Electric. Here’s what else you can expect when you choose us for your variable frequency drive in Independence.
Consultation
If you’re interested in modernizing your HVAC system with a new VFD, contact us. We’ll talk through your current system to determine which VFD is best suited to your needs.
Ordering
Once we understand your goals, we’ll give you an estimate for the total costs of your drives. You can place your order whenever you’re ready, and we’ll start preparing it for shipment.
Installation
We’re happy to just sell and ship your VFD for you, but we also offer complete installation services for your variable frequency drive in Independence. Just let us know, and we’ll hand-deliver your order!
About Us
Merrill Industrial Electric has provided the highest quality electrician services since we opened in 2010. Even back then, we had decades of experience gained throughout long careers in the electrician industry. Throughout the years, we’ve been proud to help our commercial and industrial clients with their comprehensive electrical needs.
To provide our unmatched service, we’ve partnered with Yaskawa to become an authorized distributor for their cutting-edge VFDs. We reached out to Yaskawa because of their precision quality and reliable performance, and we’re eager to install a Yaskawa VFD in your HVAC setup.
Benefits of VFDs
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A new VFD can optimize your system’s efficiency and function to increase system performance for your facility.
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VFDs are reliable and long-lasting, and Yaskawa lists a 28 year mean time between failures for its drives.
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Yaskawa VFDs can reduce air handling and cooling energy costs by up to 70% over the drive’s lifetime.
We’re Amped to Work With You
Reach out to us to schedule a service or discuss any of our products.
Related Services
AC Motors
We can supply your facility with a wide variety of AC motors as well as other industrial products for HVAC systems. We can deliver and install your products as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
VFDs can be a great addition to revitalize many HVAC systems. If you are currently using an older AC drive, a new variable frequency drive in Independence can help refresh your system and improve performance. VFDs can also help automate your HVAC system to slow down when your business isn’t open, decreasing your energy use.
If you’ve started to notice that your HVAC system is struggling, a VFD may be just the thing to help restore your system. Contact Merrill Industrial Electric today and we’ll discuss your options.
We can install VFDs into many older AC applications, but certain AC motors won’t function with VFDs. VFDs also can’t be installed on DC motors. Let us know what kind of HVAC system or AC unit you’re using and we’ll help you determine if a VFD would work for you.
As an authorized Yaskawa distributor, we’re your best resource for repair services if you notice anything wrong with your VFD. We can diagnose and repair most VFD issues but, if needed, we can also perform complete replacement services. Let us know if you encounter any issues, and we’ll be there to help solve your problem and get your system back to operating at peak efficiency.
If you don’t currently have a VFD, it’s always a good time to get one thanks to the numerous benefits of VFDs in HVAC systems. It may be a good time to consider adding a VFD to your system, Especially if you’re getting a new HVAC unit anyway.
If your system isn’t currently running with a VFD, installing one might be a good choice, especially if you have controls to run a VFD. A new VFD can help you save money on all of your operations for that system.
We cannot, unfortunately. Yaskawa only offers single-phase drives that can run 3-phase motors.
If you’re interested in a new VFD to go with your motor, we need to confirm the full load current, base speed, horsepower, and voltage of your motor before we can accurately estimate what size VFD you might need. VFDs are primarily sized based on current for any motor to make sure you get the best performance.
