Danfoss FC51 and VLT FC301: a Danish brand for tenders and high-responsibility sites
Danfoss sells through us mostly into high-responsibility projects: water utilities, boiler-house heating, food processing. Top movers over the past 12 months were 132F0026 Micro Drive FC51 at 4 kW (4 units), 132F0020 at 1.5 kW (4 units), and 132F0018 at 0.75 kW (3 units). All from the entry-level FC51 family: the cheapest credible Danfoss. We ship the premium VLT FC301 and FC302 less frequently and mostly to order.
The catalogue covers 8 series. Budget: Micro Drive FC51 up to 22 kW. Classic: VLT 2800 and VLT FC301 up to 75 kW. Industrial flagship: VLT FC302 up to 500 kW (with the proprietary VVC+ vector engine). Water-sector lines: FC-101 and FC-102 with built-in cascade controller, plus VLT FC202 AQUA with dry-run protection. One important note: VLT 2800 is end-of-life, but we still keep repair boards on the shelf. Ask us if your site runs that exact series.
Danfoss VLT VFD Series
Micro Drive FC51 — Compact Budget Series
17 models, 0.37–22 kW. Entry-level Danfoss drive for basic tasks: pumps, fans, conveyors. Simple interface, standard communication protocols.
VLT 2800 — Classic General-Purpose Series
16 models, 0.37–18.5 kW. Time-tested drive with a wide installation base. Suitable for machine tools, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
VLT FC301 — Pump and Fan Series
26 models, 0.25–75 kW. Optimised for pump and fan Q/H characteristics: auto-tuning, built-in PID. Water supply and HVAC systems.
VLT FC302 — Flagship Industrial Series
62 models, 0.25–500 kW. Open-loop and closed-loop vector control, DTC, 160% overload. For cranes, lifts, extruders, and marine systems.
FC-101 — Pump and Ventilation Series
54 models, 0.25–90 kW. Specialisation: water supply and wastewater. Built-in cascade controller, Ethernet, Profibus.
FC-102 — Medium and High Power Pump Series
21 models, 1.1–315 kW. Pumps and fans in industrial and municipal facilities. Modbus TCP, Profibus DP.
ic2 — Next-Generation Compact Series
14 models, 0.37–22 kW. Modern compact design for simple OEM applications and built-in pump and fan functions.
VLT FC202 AQUA — Water Utility Series
15 models, 0.25–55 kW. Designed for water supply and wastewater treatment: dry-run protection and multi-pump control.
Which Danfoss Series to Choose?
Budget drive for pump or fan up to 22 kW — FC51. Pumping station or HVAC system — VLT FC301 or FC-101. Crane, lift, or heavy equipment up to 500 kW — VLT FC302. Large pump with network control — FC-102.
