Industrial drive technology continues to evolve, bringing greater control, flexibility and intelligence to motor-driven applications.

Following the global launch of the Himel X Series Variable Speed Drives in July 2026, CED South Africa was proud to become the first distributor worldwide to place an order for, receive and successfully install the new generation of Himel drives.

For our customers, that means the latest Himel VSD technology isn’t simply something on the horizon. It is available in South Africa today, backed by a CED team that already has practical installation experience with the new range.

Meet the New Himel X Series

The X Series represents the next generation of Himel Variable Speed Drive technology, designed for a broad range of industrial automation, motor control, fan and pump applications.

The range comprises two platforms:

XH – General-Purpose Variable Speed Drive
Designed for demanding general industrial applications, with high-performance vector control and support for both synchronous and asynchronous motors.

XP – Fan & Pump Variable Speed Drive
Developed specifically for fan and pump applications, incorporating functionality such as built-in PID control and multi-pump control.

Across the range, the X Series supports three-phase 380–480 VAC supplies, with motor sizes ranging from 0.4 kW up to 185 kW, depending on the selected model.

More Than Motor Speed Control

A modern Variable Speed Drive does far more than simply increase or decrease the speed of a motor.

The X Series combines motor control with intelligent functionality and flexible communication options, allowing the drive to become an integral part of the wider automation system.

Key capabilities across the range include:

• High-performance vector control
• High starting torque
• Built-in PID functionality
• Multi-pump control
• Harmonic suppression
• Ethernet and fieldbus expansion options
• Modular communication and I/O expansion
• Synchronous and asynchronous motor support on the XH platform
• Intelligent commissioning through X Studio software
• 24-month warranty

Together, these features provide OEMs, panel builders and system integrators with a flexible drive platform that can be configured for a wide range of applications.

Smarter Commissioning with X Studio

The introduction of X Studio commissioning software adds another dimension to the X Series.

Designed to support drive configuration and commissioning, X Studio provides a more intelligent approach to setting up and managing the new generation of Himel drives.

For system integrators, OEMs and automation professionals, this helps simplify the process of getting the drive configured for the requirements of the application.

Combined with modular communication and I/O expansion, the X Series can also be incorporated into broader industrial automation architectures where communication and system flexibility are increasingly important.

Built for Pump and Fan Applications

For water, wastewater and HVAC applications, motor control requirements can differ considerably from those of general industrial machinery.

The XP fan and pump drive addresses these requirements with features including built-in PID functionality and multi-pump control.

This makes the platform particularly relevant for applications such as:

• Water treatment plants
• Pump stations
• Water distribution systems
• HVAC installations
• Multiple-pump systems

The ability to control motor speed according to the requirements of the process also makes VSD technology an important component in modern pump and fan control systems.

One Drive Platform. Multiple Industries.

The X Series has been developed to support a broad range of industrial environments and motor-driven equipment.

Beyond pumps and HVAC, potential applications include conveyors, packaging machinery, plastics, textile manufacturing, food processing, mining, woodworking, metal processing and OEM machinery.

For machine manufacturers and panel builders, the combination of the XH and XP platforms means the range can address both general-purpose motor control and more specialised fan and pump requirements.

From Global Launch to Installation in South Africa

For CED, the launch of the X Series represents more than simply adding another VSD to our product portfolio.

When Himel launched the range globally in July 2026, CED South Africa became the first distributor in the world to order the new X Series. We subsequently received and successfully installed the drives in South Africa.

That early adoption reflects our approach to industrial automation: bringing new technology to our customers quickly while developing the practical product knowledge required to support it.

So when you speak to CED about the new X Series, you’re speaking to a team that has already worked with the technology in a real-world installation.

The Next Generation of Himel Drives Is Here

Whether you are designing an OEM machine, building a control panel, upgrading a pump station or developing a wider industrial automation system, the Himel X Series Variable Speed Drive range provides a new platform for modern motor control.

With the XH general-purpose drive and XP fan & pump drive, high-performance motor control, intelligent commissioning and flexible expansion come together in one new generation of Himel VSD technology.

World First. Installed in South Africa. The Next Generation of Himel Variable Speed Drives.

Contact CED South Africa for demonstrations, drive sizing assistance, commissioning support, stock availability and pricing.