When a variable frequency drive fails, you have more than one move. Edmundson Industrial helps you weigh repair, reman (reconditioned) exchange, a new-surplus drop-in, or an upgrade to a current drive — by how fast you need it running, what's available, and total cost. Send the drive catalog number off the nameplate and we'll lay out the options.
Independent sourcing, not an authorized distributor. We supply new-surplus, used-tested, reconditioned, and sourced-to-order drives, with condition disclosed before sale.
Your options
| Option | Best when | What we do |
|---|
| New-surplus drop-in | Fastest restart; exact catalog match available | We source the exact catalog number, unused, from the secondary market. |
| Used-tested drop-in | Lower cost; the current model isn't required | Tested unit, condition disclosed with photos. |
| Reman / reconditioned exchange | You want a refurbished unit with a core return | We source a reconditioned drive and arrange the core exchange where available. |
| Repair | The drive is rare or obsolete and worth fixing | We route board- and unit-level repair through our network. |
| Upgrade | The drive is obsolete; you'd rather modernize | We cross-reference to the current replacement (e.g. PowerFlex 40 → 525) and supply adapter plates via fabrication. |
How to decide
- Downtime tolerance — how fast must it run again
- Whether the exact catalog number is available as new-surplus
- Whether the model is current or obsolete
- Budget and total cost over the next few years
- Whether the panel footprint can change (for an upgrade)
How we quote your options
- Send the drive catalog number off the nameplate, or the motor HP and voltage.
- We lay out the paths — new-surplus, used-tested, reman exchange, repair, or upgrade — with availability for each.
- We quote condition, price, and lead time per option — same-day on most requests.
Condition & sourcing
We supply drives new-surplus, used-tested, and sourced-to-order, with condition disclosed before sale and photos on request. We are an independent surplus and sourcing company, not an authorized distributor.
FAQ
Should I repair or replace a failed VFD?
If the exact drive is current or available as new-surplus, a drop-in is usually fastest. If the drive is obsolete and rare, repair or a reman exchange can be the better value. Send the catalog number and we lay out availability and cost for each path.
What is a reman or reconditioned exchange?
A reconditioned drive supplied in exchange for your failed unit, where an exchange program is available. We source the reconditioned drive and arrange the core return where possible. Condition is disclosed before sale.
Can you supply an adapter so a new drive fits the old footprint?
Yes. When the replacement changes the mounting, our fabrication side supplies adapter plates, sub-panels, and modified enclosures so the new drive mounts where the old one came out.
Are you an authorized distributor?
No. Edmundson Industrial is an independent surplus and sourcing company, not an authorized distributor. We supply new-surplus, used-tested, reconditioned, and sourced-to-order with condition disclosed before sale.
Request a Quote
Request a Quote
or send the part number to sales@edmundsonindustrial.com · (832) 975-8827 · Houston, TX. Same-day response on most requests.
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