In their efforts to minimize inventory and maximize ROI, many companies have adopted just-in-time stocking practices. The warehouses and distribution centers that serve these companies have had to become fast and flexible. But, running conveyors and brake motors at full speed uses a tremendous amount of power — power that is all-too-often wasted. To reduce or eliminate this waste of power, facilities engineers are installing variable frequency drives (VFDs) throughout these distribution centers to precisely control the speed of motors and dramatically reduce energy costs.
