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 »
The "FARM DUTY" motors are specially designed for farm duty applications requiring high starting torque and moderate starting current. Some standard features such as V-ring slinger in both drive and opposite drive ends, reversible shaft rotation and start capacitors provide versatility for indoor and outdoor use. The manual overload protection available in all frames protects against extreme overloads offering maximum operator safety.
Applications
Pumps
Fans
Conveyors
Poultry equipment
Air compressors
Other farm machinery
Standard Features
Single-phase, 60Hz
Voltage: 230V or 115/230V
Squirrel cage rotor / Aluminum die cast
Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled - TEFC (IP55)
V-ring slinger in both endshields
Terminal box grounding
Manual overload protection
Ball bearings
NEMA dimensions
Insulation: - Class "B", up to G143/5T - Class "F", for frame W182/4T and up
Service Factor: 1.15
Steel plate frames: 56 up to G143/5T
Cast iron frames: W182/4T up to 215T
Continuous Duty (S1), 40ºC ambient
1045 carbon steel shaft
F1 mount
Double shielded ball bearings
Paint: Enamel alkyd resin base
Color: RAL 3002 (Red)
NPT threaded terminal box
Drain plugs
Rigid base
Start Capacitor
Start capacitor and run capacitor for 2HP and up
High starting torque
Optional Features - Call Dealers for information on price and availability of optional features
Class "F" insulation (frames up to G143/5T)
Class "H" insulation (frames W182/4T up to 215T)
Special voltages
Specially dimensioned shaft
Second shaft end
Stainless steel shaft
Flange mounting
NOTES All motors are tested according to IEEE 112 std. - method "B" or C390 CSA.