Introducing VIDAR: the next-gen smart motor reshaping industrial fluid systems control. This breakthrough device from ITT Goulds combines a high-efficiency motor and built-in variable frequency drive (VFD) into a single, compact unit — eliminating the bulk and complexity of traditional systems.
What Makes VIDAR VFD Motors Worth a Look?
- All-in-one integration: Thanks to patented AC‑Link technology, VIDAR bypasses the usual AC→DC→AC conversion, dramatically shrinking the VFD footprint by up to 60%. The result? A motor that drops in easily wherever a standard NEMA motor would go — no new enclosures, special wiring, or cabinet space needed.
- Efficiency and energy savings: VIDAR intelligently matches speed to real-time demand — reducing energy consumption and CO₂ emissions by as much as 50% compared to fixed-speed motors with mechanical throttles.
- Industrial-grade durability: Designed to IEEE‑841 specs, VIDAR’s synchronous reluctance magnet-assisted motor runs 10–25 °C cooler and meets UL/CSA/CE certifications, IEEE‑519 harmonic standards, and CSA Class 1 Div 2 for dangerous environments.
- Precise and reliable control: Embedded soft-start, modbus/ethernet interface, and standard analog/digital I/O deliver accurate speed and torque control — with flow fluctuations eliminated, reliability increased, and downtime slashed.
- Rapid, low-cost retrofit: One agricultural plant replaced a traditional VFD in just hours — compared to 4–6 weeks — and avoided 40–50% of VFD installation costs.
- Instant ROI: In another case, VIDAR reduced annual energy use by 149,200 kWh and cut valve maintenance costs by $18,000, recouping purchase price in under a year.
- Enhanced process control: A chemical plant replaced throttling valves with VIDAR, dropping power draw from 33 HP to 20 HP and saving $10,040 per year — while eliminating nuisance trips.
VIDAR isn’t just another motor — it’s a smart, efficient powerhouse ready to optimize fluid handling systems. Whether you’re managing pumps, chillers, fans, or chemical dosing equipment, VIDAR delivers smarter control, lower energy bills, and less downtime — all in a package that fits where your old motor did.
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