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 »
W21 Explosion-proof Motor NEMA Premium Efficiency 5 HP 4P 182/4TZ 3Ph 575 V 60 Hz IC411 - TEFC - Foot-mounted | Explosion-proof NEMA Premium | Class I & Class II | Explosion Proof/DIP | AC Motors - NEMA | Electric Motors | WEG
WEG Explosion-proof motor was especially designed to operate in environments with the presence of explosive atmospheres. It has robust construction, a flame retention system with gaps between the parts carefully designed, accurate machining on the terminal box and screws with high mechanical strength. It meets the requirements of explosive atmospheres like Division I/Zone 1. All ratings meet NEMA Premium Efficiency. Motors are certified for VFD service.
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