Vacon Variable Speed Drives - Ralspeed 'Drives Ambulances'

Variable speed drives are a speciality of Ralspeed and products manufactured by Vacon number among the most requested. As experts in all aspects of control gear, drive applications and maintenance, we are proud to be an Official Service Partner for Vacon products, offering an on-site, swift-response maintenance service for Vacon drives.

With a focus on designing and manufacturing "only the best AC drives on the planet — and nothing else", Vacon's products are used all over the world. The company has R&D and production facilities in Europe, China and the U.S.A, and employs more than 1,000 members of staff.

Ralspeed own and maintain a dedicated fleet of 'drives ambulances', allowing our skilled technicians to quickly fulfil the service and repair requirements of Vacon variable speed drives. Managing Director of Ralspeed Peter Schaffel, commenting on our Vacon Official Service Partner status, said, "We’ve been a Vacon Sales Partner for many years so we know that the company’s drives are exceptionally reliable. Nevertheless, problems do still occur as a result of external influences such as adverse operating conditions and motor faults, so there is a definite need for support services."

Our recent move to larger, more modern premises with new test facilities, workshops and extended store areas has made it possible for us to take on the Service Partner role with confidence, matching the unmatched excellence of Vacon products.

Managing Director of Vacon UK Stephen Takhar complimented Ralspeed, stating that, "For us, Ralspeed is an excellent Service Partner as the company has undoubted expertise in all aspects of drive technology and applications. In addition, it now has superb test and workshop facilities that enable it to handle service work efficiently and cost-effectively. The fleet of "drives ambulances" is another big plus and I’m sure that using Ralspeed for support will be an attractive option for many users of Vacon products."

For less urgent requirements, Ralspeed accept drives at our headquarters in Blackburn, Lancashire, where we hold extensive stocks of spares to ensure fast turnaround. A comprehensive selection of soft starter and variable speed drives for hire is also available.

As well as providing full support services for all Vacon drives, we also offer a complete, bespoke design-and-build service for all control panels and automation systems that utilise drives. We have wide experience in the use of variable speed drives for energy conservation, providing full energy assessments for a diverse array of organisations across the spectrum of industry.

Content writer for Brick technology Ltd, Blackburn, Lancashire.