Control Concepts provides repair and maintenance services for SAF Controls DC and AC drive systems, including new and legacy DC drive models. Many SAF drive units are still operated in the industry, and our technicians apply diagnostics, repair, and component replacement to keep them running..
Who is SAF Controls?
SAF Drives (often referred to as SAF Controls in older naming) is a manufacturer specializing in DC drives, drive systems, and related control hardware. Their product lines include legacy DC6 / DC12 drives and modern DD306 / DD312 series drives, among others.
They emphasize backward compatibility, replacing obsolete drives, and servicing older systems.
What Do SAF Products Do?
SAF’s drive systems are designed to control motors in demanding industrial environments via precise armature and field regulation. Common applications include:
- DC Drives (DC6, DC12, DD306 / DD312 series) – Provide control of DC motors for speed, torque, reverse, and braking.
- Drive Packages & Upgrades – Encapsulated drive systems with control modules, field regulators, and support electronics for replacement or retrofit.
- Drive Accessories & Components – Boards, control cards, regulators, field controllers, etc., to support drive systems.
Control Concepts has experience diagnosing, repairing, and replacing these products to help extend service life and maintain uptime.
Industries Using SAF Drives
SAF drive systems are used in industries such as:
- Steel & Rolling Mills
- Material Handling & Cranes
- Mining & Aggregate
- Pulp & Paper
- Rubber & Plastics
- Wire & Cable Processing
- Recycling & Waste Systems
SAF Products We Service
Control Concepts repairs and maintains:
- DC Drives (DC6, DC12, DD306 / DD312 series)
- Drive modules, control cards, field regulators
- Drive upgrade & retrofit packages
- Panel-mounted control peripherals
If your SAF product isn’t listed here, Contact Us.
Common Issues with SAF Products
Our technicians frequently resolve:
- Drive trips due to overcurrent, undervoltage, or SCR faults
- Control card or regulator board failures
- Aging drive modules or obsolescence
- Heat stress or component damage
- Incompatibility of old and new modules without a compatibility check
Not sure if your SAF product is serviceable? Contact us to discuss your specific needs
The Control Concepts Repair Process
Our comprehensive service approach includes:
- Inspection & Evaluation – Assess the condition of the drive system and components
- Component-Level Repair – Repair or swap out control or power modules
- Testing & Calibration – Validate proper operation under load
- Controlled Power-Up – Gradually restore drive signals and power
- Final Verification – Confirm system stability and performance
Need SAF drive or control repair? Contact Control Concepts — we’re available 24/7 to help minimize downtime and keep your motor systems operating reliably.
