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 »
NEMA Premium® XRI® Efficiency Three Phase, Totally Enclosed
Rigid Base
APPLICATIONS:
General purpose use on compressors, pumps, conveyors, blowers, and other machinery in dirty and dusty environments. Substantial energy savings can be realized when using these high efficiency motors. Guaranteed efficiencies offer an eXtra Return on your Investment when using these premium efficiency motors on high cycle or long run time applications.
FEATURES:
J Meets or exceeds NEMA Premium® efficiencies, except where noted NEMA Premium® models are in compliance with EISA2007
Suitable for use on a VFD. Variable Torque and Constant Torque (as noted)
1.15 Service Factor on sinewave, 1.0 Service Factor on IGBT power
F1 conduit box on Rigid Base, F3 on C-Face Footed (Rigid Base) motors
Bearing Current Protection (BCP), as noted
Shaft slinger
Class F insulation
1.15 Service Factor
Ball bearings (except as noted)
C-Face Footed models are rated 60/50 Hz, same HP
Motors accept C-face kits, as noted
UL Recognized, CSA Certified and CE Mark
Three year warranty
Rigid Base
Suitable for use on VFD per manufacturer's guidelines.
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