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Converter Accessory Corporation now offers a new variable speed drive (VSD) option with all models of their popular, industry proven FOX TrimAway® pneumatic trim removal systems. This new VSD includes built-in soft starting to accelerate the blower motor in a smooth linear fashion.

“Today, energy savings has never been more important to our customers”, says Jeff Damour, CAC Engineering Manager. “The ability to vary blower speed allows our customers to optimize the energy efficiency of Fox TrimAway, while maintaining the proper performance for any trim removal application. Bottom line, the ability to ‘customize’ the blower speed to match a specific trim removal requirement for a specific machine run will save energy and save our customers energy dollars.”

The soft starting feature built in to these VSD’s will start the blower motor with a smooth, linear acceleration of a programmed time. The advantage when compared to standard blower starters is there is no sudden inrush of current that puts large demand on power lines. Soft starting eliminates stress on electrical and mechanical components. Maintenance costs are reduced and lifetime of system blowers extended. High starting currents and voltage dips in the supply network, which might cause process disturbances, are eliminated.

CAC offers over 30 standard FOX TrimAway® systems. All may be customized to handle the most demanding trim removal application. CAC manufactures centralized, modular and FOX Runner® portable pneumatic trim removal systems.