|  SSD
Drives division of Parker Hannifin Corporation is an
industry leading manufacturer of electrical power conversion
equipment, including AC, DC and Servo drives, motors, and grid
tie inverters. For over 30 years, SSD Drives Division has supplied
equipment and services to a diverse mix of industries in the
industrial, automotive, energy, and commercial sectors.
Established in 1974 as Shackleton System Drives (SSD), the company
was part of Eurotherm for a number of years and became established
as a world class manufacturer of AC and DC drives. In 2000, Parvex
joined forces with SSD, further expanding product offerings to
include servo drives and motors. In 2005, SSD Drives was acquired
by Parker Hannifin Corporation, as a result of their desire for
growth in the industrial automation sector. With annual sales of
$10 billion in fiscal year 2010, Parker Hannifin (NYSE: PH) is
the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control
technologies
and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide
variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company
employs approximately 55,000 people in 46 countries around the
world.
Parker SSD products bring the right mix of features and functionality,
developed from over three decades of experience. In the industrial
automation arena, Parker SSD products provide coordinated system
solutions for printing, converting and web handling, wire, plastics,
paper, textiles, mining, metals, HVAC, ski lifts, and test stands.
For renewable energy solutions, Parker SSD Drives offers a broad
line of grid tie inverters, used in solar, wind, and wave power
applications, as well as utility scale battery energy storage systems.
For the mobile market, Parker SSD supplies motor, drive, generator,
and charging systems used in electric and hybrid vehicles, and
a unique hybrid hydraulic/electric platform for utility trucks.
Backed by the global reach of Parker, SSD Drives provides expert
sales, application, and service support worldwide.
To complement our complete range of standard products, Parker SSD
Drives offers a world-class drive system design service. With over
three decades of industry experience, Parker SSD has a reputation
for excellence of system design and manufacture. In addition, a
network of contracted system integrators can provide system construction,
startup, and support services on a local level. A highly experienced
team of applications engineers provides design services for custom
systems used in a wide variety of industries. Parker SSD systems
range from simple packaged drives to complex, turnkey drive systems
with integrated PLCs and SCADA control.
A standardized, functional design approach makes it possible to
construct, test, and document complex systems quickly and economically,
yet to a high quality standard. Our UL, CSA and CE certified panel
shop builds systems that meet stringent local and world demands
and the witness testing program ensures trouble-free installations.
 To
support installations worldwide, field service and start-up assistance
is available through domestic and international teams
of service engineers. The Parker SSD Drives network of direct field
service technicians and authorized agents ensures
that on-site support
is available anywhere and anytime. An in-house repair department
assures that calibration and repairs are performed to the highest
quality standards, whether in or out of warranty.
An experienced local staff of factory product specialists provides
an around-the-clock product support service to help customers solve
problems whenever
they occur.
Parker Hannifin’s worldwide sales offices and distribution
network assure local support all over the globe. They assure our
customers have products available locally to support their manufacturing
operations.
Parker SSD Drives provides factory, on-site, and other customized
training for all of its products. This training allows our customers
to learn from the experts on selecting, applying, calibrating,
and troubleshooting our products. Classes include a mixture of
lecture and hands-on instruction.
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