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 »
Electric Motors
: Fractional Motors
: Single-Phase : NEMA 56 TEFC
Catalog Number: .5012ES1BD56
WEG id: 10264915
Description These motors have a wide range of applications. Because of their high starting torque, they are particularly well-suited for heavy starting loads. They might be fitted with a C-Face as well as mounting feet for flexible mounting situations.
Applications
Pumps
Air Conditioning equipment
Farm Equipment
Conveyors
Business machines
Gear reducers
Compressors
Tools
Fans and blowers
Packaging equipment
Standard Features
Single-phase, II, IV or VI pole, 60Hz
Voltage: 115/208-230V
Squirrel cage rotor
Start capacitor
NEMA dimensions
Class "B" insulation (130ºC)
High starting torque
Ball Bearings
Totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC - IP55)
Color: RAL 7022 (Dark Gray)
Continuous Duty (S1), 40ºC ambient
V-ring slingers on both endshields
Designed to operate in any position
Optional Features - Call Dealers for information on price and availability of optional features
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