--- title: What Is TotalFORCE Technology? Key Features of the PowerFlex 755T Series description: Discover how the PowerFlex 755T series with TotalFORCE technology enhances motor control and energy efficiency for industrial operations. image: https://blog.hesconet.com/hubfs/What%20is%20TotalFORCE.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.hesconet.com/what-is-totalforce-technology-key-features-of-the-powerflex-755t-series-1#maincontent) [ «  View All Posts ](https://blog.hesconet.com) # What Is TotalFORCE Technology? Key Features of the PowerFlex 755T Series March 2nd, 2026 3 min read By [Daniel Gallipoli](https://blog.hesconet.com/author/daniel-gallipoli) ![](https://blog.hesconet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/What%20is%20TotalFORCE.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=What%20is%20TotalFORCE.jpg) Industrial motors account for more than 50% of industrial energy consumption, and when a drive goes down unexpectedly, every minute of lost production adds up fast. The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755T series addresses both problems directly, combining high-performance motor control with built-in predictive intelligence that keeps your operations running and your energy costs in check. At HESCO, we've spent years helping manufacturers, OEMs, and system integrators specify and support Allen-Bradley drives. The 755T family is one of our most frequently recommended platforms, and in this article, we’ll explain why. ## The Foundation: TotalFORCE Technology Every 755T drive is built on Rockwell's patented TotalFORCE technology, the intelligence layer that separates this platform from a conventional VFD. It delivers on three fronts: **Total Control Over Your Motors: **Precise velocity, torque, and position control that automatically adapts to load and mechanical changes as they happen—no drive-tuning experts or complex code required. **Total Visibility Into Drive Health:** Real-time predictive maintenance continuously calculates the remaining life of critical components based on actual usage and environment. The drive alerts your maintenance team at 80% of predicted component life, giving you time to plan replacements during scheduled outages rather than scrambling after an unexpected failure. **Total Command Across Your Platform:** The 755T family shares a common control architecture with Rockwell's PowerFlex 6000T medium voltage drives, which means the same software, fewer spare parts, and consistent operating experience across your facility. ## Key Features of the PowerFlex 755T Series ### Adaptive Control Adaptive Tuning, Load Observer, and Bus Observer work together continuously to monitor machine conditions and compensate for changes automatically. In practice, this means faster startup commissioning without specialized engineers, automatic detection and suppression of harmful resonance and vibration, and consistent throughput even as process conditions change over time. ### Integrated Safety The 755T series approaches safety as a productivity tool. Integrated safety functions can replace traditional Lockout/Tagout procedures in qualifying situations, significantly reducing equipment service time. ### Energy Savings Rockwell cites payback potential in as little as six months, supported by several built-in features: ### XT Corrosive Gas Protection Atmospheric corrosion is one of the most underestimated causes of premature drive failure. Rockwell's XT protection (standard on the 755TL, TR, and TM, and optional on the 755TS) was developed using proprietary research to combat caustic gas-related failures. It's particularly relevant for facilities in pulp and paper, chemical manufacturing, mining, water and wastewater treatment, and meat processing environments. Not sure if your facility qualifies? We can help you evaluate it. ## Configuration and Programming The 755T family is designed to minimize time between installation and productive operation: ## Ready to Learn More? The PowerFlex 755T series is much more than a drive upgrade. TotalFORCE technology turns a traditionally reactive piece of equipment into an intelligent system that monitors itself, adapts to changing conditions, and actively protects your uptime and bottom line. For facilities where unplanned downtime is expensive, energy consumption is a concern, or aging drives are becoming a maintenance liability, the 755T family is worth a serious look. [Contact the HESCO team today](https://hesconet.com/contact-us/). We'll help you evaluate your requirements, select the right configuration, and support you from spec through startup before your next unplanned outage forces the conversation. Want to see TotalFORCE in action before committing to a specification? Rockwell Automation offers an [interactive technology demo](https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/multi_media/documents/multimedia/files/virtualbrochure/TotalForceMobile/index.html#/en) that walks you through the platform's core capabilities in a visual, hands-on format. It's a useful starting point if you want a feel for the technology beyond the spec sheet. For a deeper look at the individual models in the 755T family—the 755TS, 755TL, 755TR, and 755TM—including specs and application guidance, check out our follow-up article: *Comparing the PowerFlex 755T Series: TS, TL, TR, and TM.* [ Daniel Gallipoli ](https://blog.hesconet.com/author/daniel-gallipoli) Connect: [mailto:dgallipoli@hesconet.com](mailto:dgallipoli@hesconet.com) Topics: [ Software ](https://blog.hesconet.com/topic/software) [ Drives ](https://blog.hesconet.com/topic/drives) Don't forget to share this post: ## Related Articles [![](https://blog.hesconet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FactoryTalk%20Optix%20remote%20access.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=FactoryTalk%20Optix%20remote%20access.jpg) ### FactoryTalk Optix and Remote Access: Why Your HMI Should Be Manageable from Anywhere June 2nd, 2026|3 min read ](https://blog.hesconet.com/factorytalk-optix-and-remote-access-why-your-hmi-should-be-manageable-from-anywhere) [![](https://blog.hesconet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/what%20is%20ftoptix.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=what%20is%20ftoptix.jpg) ### What Is FactoryTalk Optix? 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