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What are Harmonics and how do I reduce them?
Harmonics – what are they? Harmonic distortion is a type of electrical pollution that can cause problems if the sum
How to solve Harmonics problems caused by Variable Speed Drives
Harmonics in the electricity supply is a source of problems, such as overheating equipment, at many sites, particularly in rural
What happens when the problem goes beyond the drive application?
Last month we had a callout to a utility customer who had an ABB low harmonic 315kw VSD fail on
Why Quantum Controls?
Quantum Controls are the UK’s leading supplier of Variable Speed Drives, Electric Motors & Support Services. During 2018 we formed new Service Partnerships with major Drive Suppliers in the UK and are the Official Drives Service Partner for Schneider, Danfoss, Vacon, Mitsubishi and Control Techniques Nidec, and have engineers fully trained on Siemens Drives.
We’re also proud to be the winner of the prestigious Corporate Excellence ‘Drives and Motor Supplier of the Year’ award for the last four years in a row.
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Our Services
We offer 24/7 Support, Service and Repairs for all your Variable Speed Drives as well as Bespoke Panel Building and Training Courses for engineers.
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Over 1500 VSDs, up to 4.5MW, available to hire. We can also provide you with Motors, Generators, Cable and much more. All your temporary rental needs from one company.
HireVariable Speed Drives
Over 25 years experience supplying and supporting Variable Speed Drives for all applications.
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