A variable frequency drive is an electronic device that allows you to start, stop, and control the speed of a three phase motor. It is also a motor starter as it is equipped with overload protection. Read more »
What is the difference between a 'new surplus' motor and a 'factory new' motor?
Our New Surplus electric motors and drives are new and unused overstock or discontinued items offered at lower prices and come with our 90-day warranty.
Factory New products are competitively priced and come with a manufacturers warranty.
Variable frequency drives (VFDs or inverters) now play an important part in major industry.
Within the last 10 years they have been perfected to control and vary the speed of 3 phase electric motors. They serve many purposes, besides speed control. Homeowners and hobbyist alike, who have lathes or milling machines with a 3 phase motor, usually don't have 3 phase power to operate. These VFDs (instead of using a rotary phase converter) can now be used to convert single phase power to 3 phase power. Read more »
This can be used with an AC electrical motor to temporarily reduce the load and torque in the power train and electric current surge of the motor during start-up.
Amperage: 180 A
Phase: 3
HP with 460 Volt Input: 150 HP
Enclosure: NEMA 3R
Features: SOFT START STARTER
Dimensions: (HxWxD): 48" x 24" x 12"
180 AMPS
Dimensions (in.): 48H x 24W x 12D
Provides Solid State Starting and Full Voltage Emergency Backup Starting
Complete Electronic Motor Protection Including Full Voltage Start Overload Capability
Designed for Severe Applications; Capable of 500% Full Load Amps for up to 30 seconds and 125% Continuous Duty
Transfer to Bypass mode when motor is at Full Speed (Bypass is A-T-L Rated)
Circuit Breaker with Flange-Mounted Disconnect Operator
Metering Diagnostics and Door-mounted LCD Operator
Service Entry Rated
Door-Mounted Start and Stop Pushbuttons and Run Indicator Light
Door-Mounted overload reset
Analog I/O
New surplus with 90 Day Dealers Industrial Warranty