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More WEG CFW500 High-Performance and Washdown Duty AC Drives from AutomationDirect

January 20, 2023

CFW500

AutomationDirect has extended its line of WEG CFW500 high-performance AC drives to include more horsepower options. With this addition, the high-performance horsepower ratings have been expanded all the way up to 150hp.

Also added are new higher current high-performance 10hp drives as well as 10hp washdown rated IP66/NEMA 4X models. A full range of supporting accessories is also included with this launch.

The new WEG CFW500 drives start at $826.00.  All WEG CFW500 VFDs and accessories come with a one-year warranty.

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