Yaskawa

What Yaskawa is known for

Yaskawa Electric Corporation is a long‑established global manufacturer of motion control and automation equipment, founded in the early 20th century and known for AC drives, servo systems, motors and industrial robots. The company’s product portfolio targets OEM machine builders, industrial maintenance teams, system integrators and facility engineers who need reliable motor control and communications options.

Main product families and technologies

Yaskawa’s drives and inverters cover several product families commonly seen in procurement and replacement work:

• Micro and low‑power drives for small motors (for example the V1000 microdrive family).
• General‑purpose and high‑performance vector drives for industrial applications (for example the A1000 family).
• Medium‑ and high‑power modular/open‑chassis drives for large motors and process plants (multiple frame sizes and 6/12‑pulse options).
• Compact industrial series optimized for harsh environments (examples include the GA800 family).

Common applications

Yaskawa drives appear in pumps and fans, conveyors and material handling, compressors and blowers, elevators and escalators, OEM packaging and machine tools, and process plants where controlled torque, speed and safety functions are required.

How model families map to procurement needs

Model numbers and prefixes (for example CIMR‑ prefixes) provide important clues about voltage class, enclosure type, frame size and rated current. Buyers should check input voltage, rated output current and horsepower, enclosure rating, physical dimensions, communications options and any required braking or reactor accessories before ordering.

How Safsale helps buyers identify the right Yaskawa model

• Product titles that include the Yaskawa model number, horsepower, voltage and enclosure.
• Multiple product images showing nameplate data, terminal layout and control panels.
• Downloadable PDFs and datasheets attached to listings for dimensional and wiring verification.
• Customer Q&A and reviews that surface practical installation notes and accessory recommendations.
• Search filters and categories to narrow selections by power range and enclosure type.

Practical procurement and replacement guidance

• Match the full part number: compare the CIMR‑ prefix and full suffix to the datasheet; small differences matter.
• Verify amps and frame: ensure rated current and physical frame fit your panel and wiring.
• Check options: confirm communications cards, braking resistors, reactors and control power options.
• Consider environment and safety: choose proper enclosure and verify safety functions like Safe Torque Off if required.
• Use Safsale resources: consult images and PDFs on the listing and ask the seller for nameplate photos or firmware information if needed.

Sourcing, lead‑time and compatibility notes

Confirm condition (new, surplus, remanufactured), origin and any included accessories. For critical systems verify firmware and option card compatibility rather than assuming functional interchangeability.

Summary

Yaskawa is a widely used supplier of motor control and motion solutions. Accurate procurement depends on checking voltage class, current/HP rating, enclosure/frame and option cards; Safsale listings provide images, datasheets and Q&A that help buyers verify the correct model before purchase.