When a plastic manufacturing company in Wiltshire suffered an unexpected breakdown late one evening, production was brought to a standstill. The cause was traced to a short circuit fault on a 250kW mixer drive – a critical piece of equipment needed to keep output moving. Fast Response The call came into APDS that evening, and […]
APDS is proud to offer a powerful new tool in drive reliability – DART, the low-cost remote monitoring system built specifically for ABB drives and their operating environments. When it comes to drive reliability, it’s not just the performance of the variable speed drive (VSD) that matters – it’s also the environment it’s working in. […]
When you’re supporting vital medical research, every component of your building services infrastructure matters. That’s why, when an oncology laboratory experienced a sudden issue with one of its Air Handling Units (AHUs), the Motor Division at APDS was called in to resolve it, fast. The Problem: An overnight fault had caused the AHU to break […]
In 1975, ABB launched its first variable speed drive, a groundbreaking step in motor control technology that would go on to reshape industries across the globe. Fast forward to today, and ABB inverter drives are at the heart of efficient, intelligent, and sustainable automation systems. Now celebrating 50 years of innovation, ABB has released a […]
When a critical pump goes down, downtime isn’t just inconvenient, it can affect operations across the entire site. That’s exactly what happened last week when one of the main autotransformer starters failed, leaving no standby pump available. Thanks to the rapid response of the APDS team, we were able to deliver and install a new […]
2025 is already proving to be a milestone year for APDS, a leading electrical engineering company specialising in energy-saving motor control solutions through the installation and maintenance of variable speed drives. Serving clients across utilities, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors, APDS is seeing strong growth as demand continues to rise across the South West and South […]
Overview Bott Ltd, a leading UK manufacturer of workplace storage equipment and van racking systems, has been committed to sustainable practices for over 40 years. As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, the company sought to optimise energy consumption in its manufacturing facility in North Cornwall. A key area of […]
At APDS, we are committed to supporting renewable energy professionals with the latest knowledge and practical skills to enhance their expertise. Recently, we had the pleasure of delivering a comprehensive PVS800 training session to a group of four service engineers working in the renewable sector. This focused, hands-on training provided valuable insights into ABB’s PVS800-57 […]
At APDS, we’re committed to supporting the renewable energy sector not only through innovative repair solutions but also by promoting circularity in our practices. Recently, we had an opportunity to put this approach into action with the repair and reclamation of several failed PVS800-104 central inverter modules—a crucial component in solar energy systems that helps […]
Location: Unit 9A, Barncoose Industrial Estate, Redruth, TR15 3RQ Date: 25th September 2024 Time: 09:00 – 15:00 Explore the cutting-edge world of motor control applications at our Redruth Regional Service Centre Open Day! Whether you’re a long-time customer or simply curious about what we do, this is your chance to see firsthand how we support businesses across […]
