About Bardac Drives
About Bardac Drives
Bardac was founded in 1992 in Reston, Virginia, originally doing business as Sprint Electric Corp and focusing on selling DC drives across North America. The company relocated to Stevensville, Maryland in 1998, where its factory headquarters still operates today.
Bardac expanded into AC drives in 1997 and began selling AC flux vector drives in 1999, broadening its catalog well beyond its original DC-only focus. In 2002, the company launched drive.web, an internet-accessible distributed control product that let Bardac drives network over Ethernet for coordinated control across systems of varying size and complexity.
Today Bardac manufactures AC drives up to 400 HP and DC drives up to 2000-plus HP, along with programmable controllers for industrial process automation, serving fan, pump, HVAC, building systems, and flow control applications. On ChatMRO, buyers can describe the motor horsepower, drive type, and application to find the matching Bardac product.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the horsepower range for Bardac drives?
Bardac manufactures AC drives up to 400 HP and DC drives up to 2000-plus HP, covering everything from small fan and pump applications to large industrial motors. Buyers should specify the motor's rated horsepower and voltage when requesting a match.
Does Bardac make both AC and DC drives?
Yes, Bardac started as a DC drive specialist in 1992 and added AC drives in 1997, followed by AC flux vector drives in 1999. Both product families remain part of the current catalog.
What is Bardac's drive.web technology?
drive.web is Bardac's internet-accessible distributed control platform, launched in 2002, that lets drives communicate over Ethernet for coordinated control across systems of any size. It is commonly used in building systems and multi-drive industrial processes.
What applications are Bardac drives typically used for?
Common applications include fans, pumps, HVAC systems, building controls, and general flow control in industrial process automation. The variable torque AC drive line is specifically built for these load types.
How do I find the right Bardac drive on ChatMRO?
Describe the motor horsepower, drive type (AC or DC), and application, and ChatMRO's search will surface matching Bardac products. For multi-drive system orders, use the RFQ form to reach a sourcing specialist.