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Control Concepts

What Is a Yaskawa Drive? Applications and Reliability

Technician inspecting a Yaskawa variable frequency drive installed in an industrial control panel.

From pumps and conveyors to production lines and HVAC systems, Yaskawa variable frequency drives are built for real operating conditions. Learn what sets them apart, how their drive families are applied across industries, and what to watch for when performance starts to drift.

What Is a VFD and Why Do They Fail?

Technician inspecting a variable frequency drive inside an industrial control panel, showing wiring, circuit boards, and components commonly associated with VFD failures.

A variable frequency drive is one of the most valuable pieces of equipment in an industrial facility, and one of the most common failure points. Learn what causes VFDs to fail, what warning signs to watch for, and how to make smarter decisions about repair, maintenance, and reliability.