Line and motor reactors support VFD protection in AC drives
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AutomationDirect has added BLOCK USA line and motor reactors, offering engineered, robust, and economical components for protecting variable frequency drives and motors from harmful power disturbances. The line reactors target VFD input applications, including three-phase LR3 models and lightweight high-efficiency units. For professional readers, this expands available options for improving drive reliability and guarding AC drive systems against disturbance-related risk.
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