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 »
Commercial Condenser Fan/Heat Pump
Three Phase, Open Air Over
Rigid Base, Shaft Up or Horizontal
APPLICATIONS:
Commercial condenser fans may be installed outdoors. These motors need to be mounted within the airflow of the fan for proper cooling. Used on Trane, Carrier, Climtrol and York units, 5 tons and larger.
FEATURES:
70°C ambient (except as noted)
Enclosed shaft end bracket, vented frame
Continuous duty, air over
Automatic reset thermal protector
Shaft slinger
Threaded lead exit
Nameplated 60/50 hertz 190/380 volts, at next lower HP