Danfoss Drives: A Legacy of Innovation Since 1968
Since its founding in 1933 by Mads Clausen in Nordborg, Denmark, Danfoss has built a global reputation for engineering excellence, initially in refrigeration and heating controls. The company entered power electronics in the 1960s, culminating in a breakthrough in 1968 with the launch of the VLT®5 - the world’s first mass-produced AC variable frequency drive (VFD). Developed by Danfoss engineers who challenged conventional wisdom on AC motor speed control, this pioneering technology enabled precise, energy-efficient variable speed operation of standard induction motors, delivering significant energy savings and process improvements across industries.
Over the decades, Danfoss refined the VLT platform with digital controls, application-specific designs, and advanced features for reliability and connectivity. In 2014, the acquisition of Vacon—a leading Finnish drives manufacturer founded in 1993—created a powerful combined entity under Danfoss Drives, expanding the portfolio to include both VLT® and VACON® product lines with power ranges from fractional kW to multi-MW.
Today, Danfoss continues to push boundaries with its latest generation, the iC7 series. This next-level platform features unmatched power density, modular design, advanced harmonic mitigation, integrated motion control, and future-ready digital connectivity, making it ideal for high-performance industrial automation and complex applications. Complementing this, the VLT® FC 102 HVAC Drive remains a flagship solution, offering dedicated functionality for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems—including built-in intelligence for pumps, fans, and compressors, advanced energy optimization, and seamless building management integration. As a dedicated drives specialist, Danfoss leads in energy-efficient motor control solutions that reduce CO2 emissions, optimize performance, and support electrification across HVAC, industrial, water/wastewater, and other sectors. This rich heritage of innovation, paired with modern application-focused products like the FC 102 and cutting-edge iC7 series, makes Danfoss VFDs a trusted choice for customers seeking proven reliability and forward-looking technology.
- Global leader in drive technology.
- Broad application-specific product portfolio.
- Innovation backed by global expertise
- Long-term lifecycle support
- Energy efficiency that reduces operating costs
- Engineered for demanding environments
- iC7
- Generates no additional common-mode voltage
- ULH Ultra Low Harmonic design
Danfoss Products
- Fully integrated and easy-to-use: Single unit 3-wire in, 3-wire out
- Network distortion issues all under control Ultra-low harmonics, <3% THDi
- Low supra harmonics levels
- Generates no additional common-mode voltage
- Power factor of 1.0
- High efficiency, low losses
- Unmatched compactness, less height, and easy integration
- Compliance-ready for the standards of tomorrow
- ULH Ultra Low Harmonic design
- Slim down your total cost of ownership (TCO) with optimal energy control and usage, low maintenance costs, and minimum 10 year designed operational lifetime with no component replacements
- Intelligence built-in with pre-programmed HVAC control and monitoring features
- Maximize uptime. Integrated condition-based monitoring (CBM) detects system changes early to enable preventive action, such as operational corrections to avoid cavitation in pumps.
- Cybersecurity is integrated, with user role restrictions to access important information. Complies with Cyber Resilience Act IEC 62344-4-1 and -2, level SL1. TÜV-certified in Germany
- Simple installation in outdoor conditions. Reliable performance in extreme climates and ambient temperature -25ºC to +55ºC. Ruggedized enclosure
- Wide power range and extensive enclosure program, to match any application and installation need
- Easy to use with familiar user interface in 27 languages. Fast commissioning thanks to the SmartStart program
On-Site Visits
We provide on-site visits to offer training to building owners on our equipment. As new building engineers are hired there are needs for additional training. We field their questions for new applications as well as retrofit or renovation. Maintaining relationships with many Hospitals, Universities, School Districts, and property management companies to ensure they have access to replacements parts so they may keep their equipment operational over time.
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