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Danfoss at LED Controls Ltd
LED Controls is an official Danfoss Drives Authorised Partner, making us a key Danfoss distributor, and giving us an all access pass to Danfoss innovation and expertise. Our Danfoss range includes VLT® variable speed drives, VACON® variable speed drives and soft starters. We provide expert advice on drive selection, system integration, and energy saving upgrades, ensuring you receive the optimal Danfoss solution for your project. Benefit from competitive prices, rapid UK delivery, and dedicated technical support from engineers with hands on Danfoss experience.
Why buy Danfoss from LED Controls
- Authorised Partner for trusted supply and support
- Large local stock with quick turnaround across common ratings
- Application led advice on drive selection, sizing and commissioning
- Support for retrofits, upgrades and energy saving projects
- Access to datasheets, manuals and lifecycle service options
- Structured training from Danfoss representatives
Whether you need a compact HVAC drive, a high performance industrial inverter, or robust protection and sensing for plant equipment, LED Controls provides certified Danfoss products with knowledgeable, friendly support.
Danfoss VLT product ranges
IC7 Automation Drives
Next generation drives providing advanced motor control, real time data processing and built in safety for demanding automation tasks.
IC2 Micro Drives
Reliable, compact variable speed drives designed for small motor applications with easy setup and efficient performance.
FC 101 HVAC Drive
Basic HVAC drives designed for heating, ventilation and air conditioning applications, providing cost effective control.
FC 103 Refrigeration Drive
Drives optimised for refrigeration systems, lowering lifecycle costs and improving efficiency in cooling applications.
FC 302 Automation Drive
High performance automation drives delivering precise control for demanding industrial processes and applications.
FC 202 Aqua Drive
Drives engineered for water and wastewater applications, combining energy efficiency with robust performance.
FC 280 Midi Drives
Compact mid range drives with flexible communication protocols, ideal for machine builders across multiple industries.
FC 102 HVAC Drives
Advanced HVAC drives offering intelligent functionality and energy savings for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
A brief history of Danfoss
Danfoss is a global engineering company known for drives, controls and power solutions used across industry, buildings and infrastructure. Selected milestones:
1933
Company founded in Nordborg, Denmark, by Mads Clausen.
1968
Introduction of VLT® 5 - the first ever mass-produced variable frequency drives for motor control.
2014
VACON® joins the Danfoss Group, strengthening the drives business.
2020s
Launch of the iC7 platform and continued investment in energy efficiency and digital services.
Latest from the blog
Fresh reads on Danfoss drives and applications from the LED Controls team.
Watch Danfoss Drives in action
Danfoss IC7 Drives optimise process control and save energy across a wide range of applications. In this case study, IC7s keep a bakery production line rolling with simple setup, broad connectivity and advanced motor control.
Frequently Asked Questions
As an official Danfoss Drives Authorised Partner, we have close, rapid access to Danfoss products and services. This allows us to provide practical support on selection, setup and troubleshooting, along with quick delivery.
A Variable Speed Drive or Variable Frequency Drive is an electronic device that controls the speed and torque of an electric motor by adjusting the frequency and voltage of the power supplied to it, improving efficiency and process control. For more information see our blog.
Yes. Share motor nameplate data and duty details and we will recommend a suitable VLT or VACON inverter, including filters, braking options and I O or fieldbus modules if needed.
Yes. We supply official Danfoss documentation and can point you to commissioning guides and software tools for your product.
Soft starters are ideal when you only need gentle starting and stopping with reduced mechanical stress and inrush. Choose a variable speed drive when you also want process speed control and energy savings during operation.
We can assist with replacements, option modules and upgrades for current and legacy Danfoss ranges, and advise on migration paths where appropriate.
Yes. Danfoss announced a tender offer in 2014 and, after regulatory approvals, confirmed VACON became part of the Danfoss Group effective 1 December 2014.
The integration milestone was 1 December 2014, when Danfoss held more than 90 percent of VACON shares. VACON was consolidated into the Danfoss Drives segment.
Yes. Danfoss continues to present and support VACON product families alongside VLT. You will see VACON categories and documentation on Danfoss support pages.
Yes. Danfoss provides DrivePro lifecycle services, manuals and software for both VLT and VACON, including configuration tools for existing installations.
In most cases yes. Share your rating plate and application details and we will cross reference a like for like replacement or recommend an upgrade in VLT, VACON or the iC7 platform.
iC7 is a newer Danfoss drive platform that complements established VLT and VACON ranges, focusing on performance, connectivity and compact form factors.
Yes. VACON manuals, application guides and software remain available through Danfoss support portals, so you can maintain installed bases without disruption.
It depends on your duty, environment and control needs. iC7 targets new builds needing the latest platform features. VLT and VACON remain widely used and supported for building services, water, refrigeration and general industry.
