The Industry Leader

In many industries one company is the acknowledged leader. In speed control for electric motors in North America, Arrow Speed is that company. Since Arrow's inception in 1980 we have developed more than 25,000 solutions for our customers. We believe we have become the leader in our field because our solutions give customers greater control over their business processes. Our goal is to provide both the appropriate solution and prompt ongoing service.

Arrow's specialty is developing custom variable frequency drive system solutions. We also engineer and assemble control equipment for all electric motor applications. In addition to variable frequency drives, these can include DC drives, softstarts, servo controls and PLC systems. No matter what your requirement in speed control for electric motors, we can find a timely cost-effective solution that delivers greater production, higher efficiency and greater reliability.

At Arrow Speed we have assembled all the elements required to support our leadership position including:

  • A select group of reliable, high performance suppliers including Mitsubishi, Benshaw, TMEIC and Baldor
  • A professional engineering team to convert your application idea into a detailed solution
  • The largest CSA/UL custom panel shop in Canada - we build everything from 1 hp starters to 300 VFD MCC lineups
  • The largest stock of VFDs in Canada - all voltages, all sizes
  • A team of factory trained service technicians deployed at key locations to deliver timely commissioning and repair service

And perhaps most important of all our company focus on speed control. This is what we do for a living - we design, manufacture and support speed controls!

To learn more, please choose an industry below:

Forestry

Arrow Speed has its roots in British Columbia and thus it is no surprise that we have tremendous experience with both sawmills and pulp mills. We have been supplying speed control solutions to forestry for over 25 years and are the recognized leader in the field.

We are known for our innovation in the sawmill industry - the following are some of the "firsts" we were responsible for:

  • 1st VFD controlled canter
  • 1st VFDs on chipping heads
  • 1st Servo motor on DLI Bottom Chain
  • 1st All Servo controlled Canter line

We are also known for our depth of experience in sawmill applications - we are extremely familiar with how to apply VFDs to the various areas of a sawmill including merchandisers, debarkers, Canters, Edgers, trimmers, planers etc. Because we have worked with these applications so many times - we know how to make the application work correctly - the first time!

Our experience in the Pulp & Paper industry is equally strong - we are the supplier of choice for over 85% of the pulp & paper mills in Western Canada. We have installed over 5,000 VFDs in these mills and understand the application challenges of all aspects of a pulp mill including chip conveyors, fan pumps, machine drives, lime kilns, layboys etc.

Some of our references in the forestry industry include:

  • West Fraser Mills (12 sawmills)
  • Canfor (8 sawmills)
  • Tolko Industries (5 sawmills)
  • Canfor Pulp (4 pulp mills)
  • Catalyst Paper (3 pulp mills)
Automotive

In the automotive industry, an unplanned shutdown can cost thousands of dollars in lost production. Therefore, reliability and service are the most important requirements. Arrow Speed provides not only high performance and reliable PLC and drives, but also 24/7 service.

Upgrades of PLCs and drives to the latest technology provide the potential for increased productivity. Redesign of transfer lines, stamping presses, conveyors, paint exhaust systems and other machinery ensure continuous reliability and availability.

Our installations include not only the major automotive manufacturers but also their tier 1 suppliers.

Some of our customer in the automotive industry include:

  • Honda
  • Toyota
  • General Motors
  • F&P
  • KTH
Oil and Gas

The Oil & Gas industry is a large and growing market for speed controls and Arrow Speed has been a trusted supplier to it for many years.

You will find Arrow Speed VFDs controlling applications like pump jacks, ESPs, cooling tower fans, progressive cavity pumps and centrifuges throughout the oil patch. Our years of application experience allow us to customize our solution for the exact requirements and will ensure years of trouble free service - all at the right price.

Arrow Speed's reliable products and famous after sales service and support minimizes down-time and provides customer peace of mind.

Some of our customers in the oil & gas industry include:

  • Syncrude
  • Canadian Advanced
  • Chevron
  • Great Plains Marketing
  • TransCanada Pipelines
  • Encana
  • Canadian Natural Resources
Factory Automation

Working together with machine builders (OEM) or end users, Arrow Speed cooperates in the design of machine control with the customer.

This may consist of complete control systems including HMI, VFD, servo drives and PLCs. Reliability, performance, safety and serviceability are part of the design. Arrow Speed will ensure that the system not only meets, but exceeds the customer requirements.

Our extensive application knowledge ensures that we can provide the optimum solution for the given application. Our expertise includes metal treatment lines, laminators, textile machinery, material handling, even sewage treatment plants.

Some of our customers include:

  • PGI Fabrene
  • Invista - DuPont
  • C&H Machines
  • SMS Demag
  • G.E. Booth - Lakeview
Mining

The mining industry has a reputation for having tough applications in challenging environments and Arrow Speed has a reputation for supplying equipment that can stand up to these environments and work correctly - every time.

We have a long history of supplying speed control solutions for a variety of mining applications including tailings pumps, underground ventilation fans, ore conveyors, bucket elevators and centrifuges. With our trusted supplier partners, we cover the size and voltage range of mining speed control applications including:

  • 1 - 800 hp Mitsubishi LV VFDs
  • 20 - 1000 hp Benshaw LV Softstarts
  • 300 - 25,000 hp TMEIC & Arrow MV VFDs
  • 300 - 30,000 hp Benshaw MV VFDs
  • 1000 - 5000 hp TMEIC full regen mine hoist drives

Our CSA/UL approved panel shop and team of application engineers allow us to customize solutions that make sense for the specific needs of the mine - we don't force customers to order from a catalog - every project is customized to your requirements.

Some of our key references in the mining industry include:

  • Vale - Inco Thompson, MB
  • HBMS - Flin Flon, MB
  • Northgate - Kemess, BC
  • PCS - Allan, BC
  • Bema Gold - Russia
  • Elkview Coal - Sparwood, BC