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 »
Double-sealed ball bearings with high temperature grease
Non-wicking lead wires; Two-piece shaft seal with flinger
Chemical and abrasion resistant lead markers
Conduit box rotates 360 degrees on TEFC models
Enhanced encapsulation process
Total winding encapsulation using an epoxy resin
LEESON’s exclusive IRIS™ Inverter-Rated Insulation System provides extra protection and long life, especially when used in applications driven by an Inverter
CSA Energy Efficiency Verification Program, report number EEV 78720-1
IP69K enclosure protection;Color Coded Leads; Full fact nameplate is laser etched on the motor frame
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