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Technical Blog & Selection Guides

Practical guides written by engineers, for engineers — covering VFD selection, PLC decisions, servo replacement, and industrial automation best practices.

VFDDrivesPumps

How to Select a VFD for Your Pump or Fan

A step-by-step guide to sizing and specifying a Variable Frequency Drive for centrifugal pump and fan applications — covering kW matching, torque type, input voltage, control mode, and communication.

10 April 2026 8 min read
PLCDCSControl Systems

PLC vs DCS: Which Control System Does Your Plant Need?

PLCs and DCS systems are both programmable controllers, but they're built for different problems. This guide explains when to use each and how to choose for your application.

15 March 2026 7 min read
MitsubishiServoMELSERVO

Replacing Legacy Mitsubishi MELSERVO Amplifiers: A Compatibility Guide

When a Mitsubishi servo amplifier fails on a production machine, you need the right replacement fast. This guide covers the MR-J2S, MR-J3, MR-J4, and MR-JE generations — what's compatible, what's not, and what to check before ordering.

25 January 2026 9 min read

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